Mercury Rev live in Athens
Mercury Rev, one of the most influential American psychedelic bands, returns to Athens for the 25th anniversary of their legendary album 'All is Dream.' Led by Jonathan Donahue and Grasshopper, the band has transformed psychedelia, chamber pop, dream rock, and experimentation into something deeply emotional and uniquely their own. From their pioneering 'Yerself Is Steam' and cult classic 'Boces' through the masterpiece 'Deserter's Songs', now a touchstone for modern psychedelia, Mercury Rev have remained unmatched. With songs like 'Holes,' 'Goddess on a Hiway,' 'Opus 40,' and albums including 'The Secret Migration' and 'Snowflake Midnight,' they have crafted a musical universe of cinematic imagery, fragile beauty, and boundless imagination. Recent album 'Born Horses' confirms their ability to create music that sounds simultaneously familiar and completely unexplored. Their live shows remain captivating, hypnotic, and deeply immersive experiences.