Breaking the Ethers

Breaking the Ethers
Studio album by Tuatara
Released	March 1, 1997
Genre	World music
Label	Epic
Tuatara chronology
n/a Breaking the Ethers (1997) Trading with the Enemy (1998)

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Breaking the Ethers is the debut album from collaborative group Tuatara. Released on Epic Records, it was an attempt by members of Luna, the Screaming Trees and R.E.M. to try their hand at experimental, multi-ethnic music.

Track listing

1. Breaking the Ethers/Serengeti (Justin Harwood, Barrett Martin, and Skerik) - 6:25
2. Dark State of Mind (Harwood, Martin, and Skerik) - 4:02
3. Saturday Night Church (Harwood and Martin) - 4:26
4. Dreamscape (Harwood and Martin) - 4:04
5. The Desert Sky (Peter Buck, Harwood, Martin, and Skerik) - 5:35
6. Goodnight la Habana (Harwood and Martin) - 4:49
7. Smoke Rings (Harwood and Martin) - 3:24
8. The Getaway (Harwood and Martin) - 5:04
9. Eastern Star (Buck, Harwood and Martin) - 4:20
10. Burning the Keys (Harwood, Martin, and Skerik) - 6:34
11. Land of Apples (Buck, Harwood, Martin, and Skerik) - 5:38
12. Breaking the Ethers/Serengeti (Reprise) (Harwood, Martin, and Skerik) 1:42

Tuatara lineup

• Peter Buck
• Justin Harwood
• Barrett Martin
• Skerik