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    Unknown Mortal Orchestra: So Good at Being in Trouble

    Unknown Mortal Orchestra's sophomore recording, slated for release in early February, is silky psychedelia.

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Jan 16, 2013 • 1 min read

    Unknown Mortal Orchestra's sophomore recording, II, slated for release in early February, is silky psychedelia. Fronted by New Zealand ex-pat Ruban Nelson, who wrote the album while on tour with simpatico artists like Grizzly Bear and Liars, reflects the emotional ups and downs of being on the road. Today's Top Tune is "So Good at Being in Trouble."

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