Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp
Mercury Rev
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Sea t' corporal sea atlantic's too specific Haven't time t'settle sharks infest th' water Kickin' up th' dust constructin' new ideals Old ones laid t' rust nothin' seems so real Slidin' away in a washed out delta sun Missionaries flood my favorite AM stations Flowing in their futures washed out in this delta rag Look th' other way pocket all th' pieces Tripping up th' strawhat tumble inta th' wind Slidin' away in washed out delta sun Slidin' away in washed out delta sun Wavin' goodbye I'm not sayin' hello
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Written by: JAMES CHAMBERS, JONATHAN DONAHUE, SEAN MACKOWIAK, JAMES JOSEPH CHAMBERS, JONATHAN DANIEL DONAHUE, SEAN THOMAS MACKOWIAK
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10 facts about this song
Original Release"Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" was originally released on Mercury Rev's fourth studio album, "Deserter's Songs," in 1998.
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Album Success"Deserter's Songs" was a significant output for Mercury Rev as it restored them to critical acclaim and became a massive commercial success, eventually being named "Album of the Year" in 1998 by NME magazine.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its unique mixture of styles, incorporating elements of pop, neo-psychedelia, and noise rock, and making heavy use of slide guitar, whose sound resembles that of a bottleneck slide, hence the song name.
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Single ReleaseA reworked version of the song was later released as a single in 1999. Some versions of this single feature a remix by The Chemical Brothers.
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Radio PopularityThe song received substantial radio airplay in the UK and peaked at no. 26 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Award Recognition"Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" also made the NME "Single Of The Week" and was nominated for an Ivor Novello award.
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Music Video FeaturesThe song’s music video is quite memorable as well. It features band member Jonathan Donahue dancing and walking backwards through various landscapes.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the tune have struck many as being abstract and hard to decipher, but some fans interpret them as being about transformation and renewal, fitting with the band's revitalization at this point in their career.
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International AppealIn addition to its success in the UK, "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" also charted in other countries. It reached no. 90 in the Netherlands and broke into the top 30 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a consistent part of Mercury Rev's setlist during live performances since it was first released, further suggesting its popularity amongst fans and importance to the band's discography.
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