''Ancient Melodies of the Future'' is the fifth full-length album by

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band Built to Spill. The core line-up of the band remained as it had for the previous two albums, with singer/guitarist Doug Martsch, bassist Brett Nelson, and drummer Scott Plouf. The album was recorded at Bear Creek in

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, with overdubs recorded at Avast! Recording Co. in

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, and Martsch's studio, The Manhouse, in

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. ''Ancient Melodies of the Future'' was released in 2001 by

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Track listing

All songs written by Doug Martsch. # "Strange" - 4:00 # "The Host" - 3:55 # "In Your Mind" - 3:46 # "Alarmed" - 5:07 # "Trimmed and Burning" - 4:19 # "Happiness" - 3:41 # "Don't Try" - 3:17 # "You Are" - 3:51 # "Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss" - 2:45 # "The Weather" - 4:35

Personnel

* Doug Martsch - vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion * Brett Nelson - bass, drums * Scott Plouf - drums, percussion, bass ;Additional musicians *

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on "Strange," "Alarmed," and "The Weather" * Brett Netson -

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on "The Host," "Trimmed and Burning," "Happiness," and "Don't Try";

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on "In Your Mind";

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on "In Your Mind," and "Happiness"

Charts

References

2001 albums Built to Spill albums Warner Records albums Albums produced by Phil Ek Up Records albums Albums recorded at Bear Creek Studio {{2000s-indie-rock-album-stub