VIA PRESS RELEASE | GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Portugal. The Man announces the July 17 digital release of In the Mountain in the Cloud (Deluxe Edition). The expanded edition celebrates the 15th anniversary of the group’s 2011 major-label debut, offering newer fans an opportunity to revisit this underrated, foundational album.
The new edition gathers highly sought-after remixes previously unavailable on digital streaming platforms, including a remix of “Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now)” by Björn Yttling, which makes its streaming debut today. The remixes are joined by instrumental versions of every album track and a classic live performance of “So American” from KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic.” A stunning 4K upscaled version of the band’s short film “Sleep Forever” was also released this week to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its original release on June 6, 2011. The 13-minute film serves as a joint music video for “Sleep Forever” and “Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now).”
Originally released on July 19, 2011, In the Mountain in the Cloud marked Portugal. The Man’s transition to the major-label stage, establishing the expansive pop-rock architecture that would later propel them to global superstardom with their 2017 multi-platinum smash “Feel It Still.” Produced by John Hill and mixed by Andy Wallace, the record features breakout singles “So American” and “Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now),” showcasing frontman John Gourley’s signature falsetto and ambitious sonic vision.
The digital Deluxe Edition heralds an extensive global touring schedule for Portugal. The Man. The group is slated for a highly anticipated North American run with Muse in August, along with appearances at several marquee summer festivals. The band will return to Portland for a pair of hometown shows with the Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall before heading overseas for a European headline tour through the end of the year.
