Magdalena Bay – Mercurial World [Indie, Orchid Purple Vinyl]

Description

Los Angeles duo Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin built an entire universe from their home studio during COVID lockdown. Mercurial World debuted on two Billboard charts in 2021, peaking at number 18 on the Heatseekers Albums chart and number 59 on the Current Album Sales chart. Released October 8, 2021 through Luminelle Recordings, the 14-track album became a cult favorite and preceded their breakthrough 2024 follow-up Imaginal Disk. Written, produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely by Tenenbaum and Lewin, Mercurial World explores theories about time, existence, and technology through retro Y2K aesthetics.

“Secrets (Your Fire)” which became a breakout hit with infectious hooks and shimmering synthesizers, while “You Lose!” delivers noisy grungy heartbreak. “Chaeri” builds from progressive house to club-worthy climax, and “Dreamcatching” showcases their maximalist synth-pop vision. “Hysterical Us” channels COVID-era anxiety into bright dance-pop, while closer “The Beginning” creates a silky techno-cinematic loop that flows seamlessly back to opener “The End.” Tenenbaum’s breathy vocals and Lewin’s immaculate production weave disco, EDM, vaporwave, and video game music into dense escapist pop.

This indie exclusive features orchid purple vinyl with printed inner sleeve containing lyrics. The conceptual visuals incorporate digital aesthetics inspired by David Lynch and David Cronenberg films, creating what critics called one of 2021’s best pop albums.

• Format: LP
• Standout tracks: “Secrets (Your Fire),” “Chaeri,” “You Lose!,” “Dreamcatching,” “Hysterical Us”
• Pressing details: Indie exclusive orchid purple colored vinyl with printed lyric inner sleeve, limited edition
• Genre/style: Synth-Pop, Electronic Pop, Left-Field Pop, Dream Pop
• UPC: 734038994610

Magdalena Bay’s debut album blends retro futurism and maximalist synth-pop on indie exclusive orchid purple vinyl.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. The End
2. Mercurial World
3. Dawning Of The Season
4. Secrets (Your Fire)
5. You Lose!
6. Something For 2
7. Chaeri

Side B:

1. Halfway
2. Hysterical Us
3. Prophecy
4. Follow The Leader
5. Domino
6. Dreamcatching
7. The Beginning