| Release Date: | 14/03/2025 |
| Format: | 2LP Red |
| Label: | Polyvinyl |
| Catalogue Number: |
PRC5061 |
On of Montreal’s seminal album The Sunlandic Twins, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Barnes followed up their 2004 Polyvinyl debut, Satanic Panic in the Attic, with what became the band’s most commercially successful album to date. Originally released in April 2005, The Sunlandic Twins marked a significant turning point for of Montreal, showcasing Barnes’ evolving songwriting and a shift towards a more electronic and dance-oriented sound. The album’s vibrant blend of synth-pop and psych rock helped cement its status as a fan favorite and a defining moment in the band’s career. Iconic tracks like “Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games” and “The Party’s Crashing Us” became some of the most beloved songs in the band’s extensive catalog.
To celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary, Polyvinyl is thrilled to announce a special edition reissue. Lovingly remastered by Glenn Schick, with a half-speed vinyl master by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, The Sunlandic Twins (20th Anniversary Edition) features the original 13-track album along with a treasure trove of bonus material from the era, including previously unreleased tracks and rarities that offer a deeper glimpse into the creative process behind this mesmerizing record.
The Sunlandic Twins set Kevin Barnes on a path to becoming one of the most influential songwriters in independent pop music. The album’s success paved the way for more critically acclaimed releases, numerous late-night TV appearances—including The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon—and brilliant collaborations with artists such as Solange, Janelle Monáe, and Jon Brion. of Montreal went on to perform across the globe, gracing festival stages at Coachella, Sasquatch!, Pitchfork Music Festival, and beyond, while also amassing hundreds of millions of streams worldwide.
Tracklist:
A1 - Requiem for O.M.M.2 - Remastered 2025
A2 - I Was Never Young - Remastered 2025
A3 - Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games - Remastered 2025
B1 - Forecast Fascist Future - Remastered 2025
B2 - So Begins Our Alabee - Remastered 2025
B3 - Our Spring Is Sweet Not Fleeting - Remastered 2025
C1 - The Party’s Crashing Us - Remastered 2025
C2 - Knight Rider - Remastered 2025
C3 - I Was A Landscape in Your Dream - Remastered 2025
C4 - Death of a Shade of a Hue - Remastered 2025
D1 - Oslo in the Summertime - Remastered 2025
D2 - October is Eternal - Remastered 2025
D3 - The Repudiated Immortals - Remastered 2025