The Breeders - Mountain Battles

After a six-year gap since 2002’s Title TK, The Breeders returned with Mountain Battles—an album that is by turns playful, atmospheric, and achingly beautiful. Kim Deal’s rare intuition as a songwriter is on full display, as her songs drift effortlessly between scuffed-up noise and delicate silence, between timeless structures and daring new forms.

From its goofy grooves to its moments of melancholy, Mountain Battles balances offhand charm with emotional depth. Kim’s unmistakable voice—languid, urgent, bruised, and beautiful—anchors the record, giving it both vulnerability and grit. Like Pod and Last Splash, this album crackles with bittersweet electricity while carving out new creative terrain.

The release was accompanied by a deluxe 28-page booklet and tours spanning SXSW, Coachella, Bonnaroo, and beyond—further cementing Mountain Battles as a bold and essential chapter in The Breeders’ story.