The Road Leads Where It's Led

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
EP by
ReleasedJune 7, 2005
GenreNew prog
Length37:19
LabelReprise
ProducerSecret Machines
The Secret Machines chronology
Now Here Is Nowhere
(2004)
The Road Leads Where It's Led
(2005)
Ten Silver Drops
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Now Toronto[2]
Pitchfork Media5.8/10[3]
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette[4]

Critical reception

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Miami New Times called the covers "haunting," and also singled out "Immer Wieder" as a highlight.[7]

Track listing

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  1. "The Road Leads Where It's Led" – 4:01
  2. "Better Bring Your Friends" – 3:09
  3. "Astral Weeks" – 6:04
  4. "Money (That's What I Want)" – 7:07
  5. "Girl from the North Country" – 8:59
  6. "(De Luxe) Immer Wieder" – 7:59

Personnel

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  • Brandon Curtis – vocals, bass guitar, keyboard
  • Benjamin Curtis – guitar, backing vocals
  • Josh Garza – drums

References

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  1. ^ Sendra, Tim. "The Road Leads Where It's Led [US EP]". Allmusic. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  2. ^ Bromstein, Elizabeth (June 16, 2005). "The Secret Machines".
  3. ^ Deusner, Stephen M. "The Road Leads Where It's Led EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  4. ^ Masley, Ed (23 June 2005). "For the Record". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  5. ^ Devenish, Colin (July 8, 2005). "Secret Machines Wrap CD".
  6. ^ "Secret Machines". Trouser Press. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  7. ^ Zwickel, Jonathan (August 11, 2005). "Across the Universe". Miami New Times.