Celebrating 28 Years of Mercury Rev’s ‘Deserter's Songs’ (1998)

September 29, 2026 Albumism Staff

Artist: Mercury Rev
Title: Deserter’s Songs (fourth studio album)
Released: September 29, 1998
Label: V2
Running Time: 45 minutes
Our Favorite Songs: “Holes” | “Tonite It Shows” | “Goddess On A Hiway”

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