The Road Leads Where It's Led is The Secret Machines' second EP, released in 2005.[5][6] In addition to the title-track, a single from their first album, Now Here Is Nowhere, the EP includes several cover versions, including Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks" and Bob Dylan's "Girl From the North Country," and a new song called "Better Bring Your Friends."
| The Road Leads Where It's Led | ||||
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| Released | June 7, 2005 | |||
| Genre | New prog | |||
| Length | 37:19 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Producer | Secret Machines | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Now Toronto | [2] |
| Pitchfork Media | 5.8/10[3] |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | [4] |
Critical reception edit
Miami New Times called the covers "haunting," and also singled out "Immer Wieder" as a highlight.[7]
Track listing edit
- "The Road Leads Where It's Led" – 4:01
- "Better Bring Your Friends" – 3:09
- "Astral Weeks" – 6:04
- "Money (That's What I Want)" – 7:07
- "Girl from the North Country" – 8:59
- "(De Luxe) Immer Wieder" – 7:59
Personnel edit
- Brandon Curtis – vocals, bass guitar, keyboard
- Benjamin Curtis – guitar, backing vocals
- Josh Garza – drums
References edit
- ^ Sendra, Tim. "The Road Leads Where It's Led [US EP]". Allmusic. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ Bromstein, Elizabeth (June 16, 2005). "The Secret Machines".
- ^ Deusner, Stephen M. "The Road Leads Where It's Led EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ Masley, Ed (23 June 2005). "For the Record". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ Devenish, Colin (July 8, 2005). "Secret Machines Wrap CD".
- ^ "Secret Machines". Trouser Press. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ Zwickel, Jonathan (August 11, 2005). "Across the Universe". Miami New Times.