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About Secretly Group

Secretly Group is a family of American independent record labels composed of Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Saddest Factory Records, and Secretly Canadian.

Track Listings

1 From the Sun
2 Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)
3 So Good at Being in Trouble
4 One at a Time
5 The Opposite of Afternoon
6 No Need for a Leader
7 Monki
8 Dawn
9 Faded in the Morning
10 Secret Xtians

Editorial Reviews

2013 release, the second album from this Indie band led by Ruban Nielson. II builds on the break-beat, junk-shop charm the 32-year-old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Nielson came to be renowned for following Unknown Mortal Orchestra's self-titled 2011 debut, and signals the solidification of the band's position as an endlessly intriguing, brave psychedelic band. UMO is unafraid to dig deeper than the rest to lock into their intoxicating, opiate groove and bring rock 'n' roll's exaggerated myths to life.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.67 x 5.08 x 0.31 inches; 2.05 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Jagjaguwar
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 10400452
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2013
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2012
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Jagjaguwar
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A812HOS
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 57 ratings

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Ricky
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums of the year
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013
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The sophomore release from UMO is much more of a grower of an album compared to their self-titled debut. While the debut was characterized by in-your-face riffs and melodies, there is more of a diverse, subtle, sprawling soundscape throughout, reaching out to territory the debut didn't touch. It's a soundscape that takes multiple listens to fully delve into, not to say that there aren't those same kind of awesome riffs and melodies we've come to love present here as well. While the debut is still slightly superior, both albums are excellent, and among my favorites, and UMO is definitely one of my favorite bands around. See them live if you can, they're incredible.
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CU2MRO
5.0 out of 5 stars This LP was highly recommended to me by a twitter friend....
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014
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I have not heard the LP yet but I have loaded the songs into my iPod's and look forward to hearing their songs. Like myself, he enjoys bands like Fossil Collective, Lights and Motion, Hammock. Tycho, etc. All are brain resting, massaging style music that have an excellent de stressing effect upon your taking your mind from 120 mph down to a nice cruising speed of 25 mph or less. Enjoy!
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Rchiwawa
4.0 out of 5 stars Reminds me of Smog (the musician)
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2013
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Has a nice low fi rock sound very reminiscent of Smog. If you like him, you'll get on with this album just fine. Otherwise, I'd say overall it didn't disappoint. I bough the album because I heard "So good and being in trouble" on a local radio station; couldn't ask for much more than what I got, thus the 4 star rating
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pogosticksteve
5.0 out of 5 stars Bizarrely Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013
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These guys are truly original. The music is psychedelic, for sure - at times wavy, at times driving, sometimes goofy. And there is an awesome call to mozart era harpsichord in the guitarist's playing. The drummer and bassist are tight as hell. This is all not to mention the sometimes strange, sometimes dreamy, always catchy vocals in their throaty, choir-like style. I love these guys. Buy their first album too.
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MV1998x
5.0 out of 5 stars satisfied
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013
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I was very satisfied with my purchase and it was in brand new condition which was a big plus for me.
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J. Hubner
4.0 out of 5 stars "that sweet, cold darkness"...
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
It took about six months. I'd owned Unknown Mortal Orchestra's self-titled debut six months before those gritty, murkily produced sonic nuggets wormed their way into my brain and have remained since. Sure, `Thought Ballune', `FFunny FFriends' and `How Can U Luv Me' were instantly likeable, and made there way onto a few mixes. But tracks like `Nerve Damage!', `Little Blu House', and `Strangers Are Strange' took more time. They needed to sit in the brine a bit longer before their full flavor could be appreciated. But once their lo-fi beauty blossomed they became staples of my musical diet. So last fall when I heard `Swim and Sleep(Like a Shark)' I felt this new UMO record could be one of the best of 2013.

"Isolation can put a gun in your hand" is the first thing that comes out of Ruban Nielson's mouth on ll, and that sets the mood for this sophomore release that doesn't suffer from any sort of slump. You get the feeling, both in his music and interviews, that Nielson wades in solitude's dark waters often. It seems to be part of his process. Without that element of loneliness UMO wouldn't be UMO. "I'm so lonely, but I can never quite reach the phone" Nielson admits later on. The isolation allows this artist to create the way he creates. I'm sure this isn't the healthiest way to exist, but some of the best artists live a life of solitude so they can hear the voices clearly that resonate in their heads. `Swim and Sleep(Like a Shark)' echos that sentiment to the extreme. "I'd fall to the bottom, and hide till the end of time" he sings before the refrain "that sweet, cold darkness". Is it a cry for help, or just a desire to be left alone in the quiet buzz of a studio, contemplating the end. Of what? The song? The album? Life? Maybe all three. Regardless, it's a melancholy trip that hints at the absolute greatness Ruban Nielson carries in his soul. `So Good At Being In Trouble' is a soulful R&B number that Al Green or Curtis Mayfield could've made into a soul staple back in the 70s. UMO hinted at this sort of groove on their last album, but here Nielson jumps in head first. He's created a genre unto itself: indie psych soul. `One At A Time' is an all out rocker, with a Dr. Q Envelope Filter giving the guitar that "quacking" funk noise and a chorus straight out of Arena Rock: 101. If they ever play an arena, this one will rock the joint for sure. `The Opposite of Afternoon', `No Need For A Leader' and `Monki' are the centerpiece tracks and the longest songs, making up close to half the album's run time. I find this move kind of bold. All three signficantly different. `The Opposite of Afternoon' a folksy number with some of Nielson's impressive guitar work. `No Need For A Leader' is a stranger beast, with a go-go beat, processed vocals, and guitars that sound like they were recorded under water. Finally `Monki' is seven minutes of dark vibes, studio magic, and an undercurrent of dread. Delayed guitars give the feel of things that go bump in the night, until the chorus comes in with a groovy guitar riff and Nielson's inner soul man shines. I feel with time these three tracks will become the highlight on an album filled with highlights. The short instrumental `Dawn' takes us into `Faded In The Morning' and a sunny end with `Secret Xtians'.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Ruban Nielson continue the trend of solid songwriting. His murky production continues to reign supreme, yet the songwriting has reached a much higher plateau. Here's hoping Nielson can find his way out of that sweet, cold darkness. Or at least find some contentment as he feels his way through.
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K. C. Narvaez
5.0 out of 5 stars UMO - The greatest band alive
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
After hearing Multi-Love, I had to check out what else UMO was about. I was pleased to find that this album sounds completely different but also undeniably identifiable as Unknown Mortal Orchestra. This album definitely covers more morose topics, which is great. Sometimes when I'm not feeling as head boppy as Multi-Love, I can come to this record and it really helps to meditate and process my life and surroundings. I can't say enough about Ruban and Co. These guys are onto something legendary. I just hope the world catches up before it's too late.
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Dale Broun
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013
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I made the mistake of presuming this would be a good album on the basis of "So Good At Being In Trouble'. It is a great song but most of the rest of the album is rather boring. Most songs sound the same and as a whole the album never really gets going. I've even given it a few tries to see if it is a 'grower'. But no. If you like "So Good At Being In Trouble", save yourself $20 and just download that one track from iTunes. You won't be missing much.
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Nathan
5.0 out of 5 stars Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Reviewed in Italy on April 4, 2022
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Chi ama il filone 60s/70s (Pyschedelic/Pop/Rock)con qualche accenno ai “Beatles”, con qualche pizzico di Pyschedelic/Blues a modi Cream, questo è il disco che fa per voi.
Disco filtrato col Lo-Fi che rende il tutto molto grezzo e scricchiolante, un disco oscuro che riesce a sfondar le barriere del suono e specialmente quella della luce; disco vivace e oscuro. Un disco che me ne sono innamorato. Super consigliato .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2016
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サイケ大好き
3.0 out of 5 stars 1曲だけ良かった（主観です）
Reviewed in Japan on June 9, 2019
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余り耳に残らないけれど1曲だけ良かった。

本当は別のアルバム欲しかったのですが高価な為、こちらを購入。
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Scarlet in Black
5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime Summer Album
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2013
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Bought this because I kept hearing 'From the Sun' and 'Swim & Sleep' on 6Music. What a great buy. Reminiscent of early Beach Boys, early Eliot Smith and other great musicians, this album is beautiful and perfect for late night listening and blasting out on a beach somewhere in the sun. Buy it!
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Manuel Grosso Galvan
3.0 out of 5 stars LA NUEVA PSICODELIA
Reviewed in Spain on April 16, 2013
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Un nuevo grupo de culto en los ambientes psicodélicos, interesantes y con buenos momentos. No apabullan pero cada audición gana. Disco para presumir de moderno y no quedar mal. Curioso, al menos intentan algo diferente, y lo hacen bien.
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