Ancient Melodies of the Future

Ancient Melodies of the Future
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 10, 2001 (2001-07-10)
Length39:09
Label
Producer
Built to Spill chronology
Live
(2000)
Ancient Melodies of the Future
(2001)
You in Reverse
(2006)
Singles from Ancient Melodies of the Future
  1. "Strange"
    Released: 2001
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic80/100
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Classic Rock
Drowned in Sound8/10
Entertainment WeeklyA
Pitchfork8.6/10
Rolling Stone
Spin8/10
Tiny Mix Tapes

Ancient Melodies of the Future is the fifth studio album by indie rock 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 Woodinville, Washington, with overdubs recorded at Avast! Recording Co. in Seattle, Washington, and Martsch's studio, The Manhouse, in Boise, Idaho. Ancient Melodies of the Future was released in 2001 by Warner Bros.