--- product_id: 148035108 title: "II" brand: "unknown mortal orchestra" price: "€ 53.86" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/148035108-ii store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # II **Brand:** unknown mortal orchestra **Price:** € 53.86 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** II by unknown mortal orchestra - **How much does it cost?** € 53.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/148035108-ii) ## Best For - unknown mortal orchestra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted unknown mortal orchestra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release, the second album from this Indie band led by Ruban Nielson. II builds on the break-beat, junk-shop charm the 32-year-old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Nielson came to be renowned for following Unknown Mortal Orchestra's self-titled 2011 debut, and signals the solidification of the band's position as an endlessly intriguing, brave psychedelic band. UMO is unafraid to dig deeper than the rest to lock into their intoxicating, opiate groove and bring rock 'n' roll's exaggerated myths to life. Review From under a cloud of anonymity and a fug of re-hashed and re-vamped psychedelia emerged Unknown Mortal Orchestra, seemingly from nowhere. Dutifully, critics and blogs thanked their lucky stars that the indie world had regained some intrigue, no matter how fleeting, and heaped plaudits on their eponymous debut album of 2011.Revealing their identity as three boys from Portland, Oregon, led by Kiwi musician and former member of The Mint Chicks Ruban Nielson, was the first step towards the novelty wearing off. Increasingly, Unknown Mortal Orchestra were left with nothing but their tunes to protect them.Weathering that initial burst of hype has inevitably raised expectations for a follow-up album that, by Nielson’s own admission, is not hugely different from the first. If there are discernible musical differences, it’s that there’s a little more clarity and slightly less reliance on the fuzz pedals – except on the wah-gasm of One at a Time, which remains delightfully disgusting.But we are afforded a little more time getting closer to Nielson’s rapidly accelerating guitar prowess, particularly on first single Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark). That track alone is reason enough to buy II, placidly holding back its volume so that the full melodiousness of that guitar can stand proudly at the front.It’s almost enough to make you forget the rather sombre disposition of the lyrics. When Nielson sings about wanting to disappear and “fall to the bottom”, it’s not affecting because of what he’s saying as much as it is because the guitar is a perfect match for it – a sign that his songwriting has become a craft rather than a puzzle.There’s minimal flab elsewhere on II, with echoes of Love at their poppiest and most blues-indebted (especially on the surprisingly indulgent seven-minute boogie-fest Monki) and 13th Floor Elevators at their scratchiest. But thankfully throwbacks aren’t a concern when the songs are as wonderfully complete as they are on this record.Now that everyone knows who they are, and much as they might protest, stepping into the limelight with confidence might not be the worst thing for Unknown Mortal Orchestra right now. --Daniel Ross Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new window ## Images ![II - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81bAHik59CL.jpg) ![II - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81XmUouIQkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Funky/Psychedelic Sound *by S***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2014* If a psychedelic rock band from the late sixties/early seventies made a rock/funk album, this is hoe it would sound. They are a fairly small band with not a huge following but I can see them becoming a lot more popular as time goes by due to their jumping on the "psychedelic revival" wave that breaking out in music today. The album is well-crafted, each song forcing you to listen to its low fidelity sound, with songs like "Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)" that sound so familiar and welcoming, but at the same time is progressing music. It is a fun and calming album that far surpasses their debut effort, while not quite as good as Tame Impala, they incorporate funk into the genre like no-one else. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by P***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2016* Excellent item as described. Prompt dispatch, safe and sound. Top marks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by L***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2017* brilliant album --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/148035108-ii](https://www.desertcart.at/products/148035108-ii) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*