Portugal. The Man are reaching back to the record that started it all. The Grammy-winning rockers announce a July 17 digital release of ‘In the Mountain in the Cloud (Deluxe Edition)’ via Rhino Records, marking 15 years since their 2011 major-label debut and giving newer fans a reason to dig into one of their most foundational albums.
The expanded edition pulls together long-sought remixes that have been missing from streaming, including a Björn Yttling remix of “Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now)” making its streaming debut. Those sit alongside instrumental versions of every album track and a classic live take of “So American” from KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic.”
There’s a visual piece too. A stunning 4K upscale of the band’s short film ‘Sleep Forever’ arrived this week, marking 15 years since its original June 6, 2011 release. The 13-minute film doubles as a joint music video for “Sleep Forever” and “Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now).”
Originally out July 19, 2011, the album marked Portugal. The Man’s move to the major-label stage and laid down the expansive pop-rock architecture that would later carry them to global stardom with their 2017 multi-platinum smash “Feel It Still.” Produced by John Hill and mixed by Andy Wallace, it features breakout singles “So American” and “Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now),” showcasing frontman John Gourley’s signature falsetto and ambitious vision. It’s a rich, rewarding listen that more than earns the second look.
The reissue kicks off a heavy touring year. The band heads out on a North American run with Muse in August, plays several marquee summer festivals, and returns to Portland for a pair of hometown shows with the Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall before a European headlining tour carries them through the end of the year.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
July 10 – Oxford Stomp (Calgary, Canada)
August 1 – Sandpoint, ID
August 10 – Charlotte, NC w/ Muse
August 11 – Charleston, SC
August 12 – Atlanta, GA w/ Muse
August 14 – Dallas, TX w/ Muse
August 15 – Austin, TX w/ Muse
August 18 – Greenwood Village, CO w/ Muse
August 19 – Grand Junction, CO
August 20 – West Valley City, UT w/ Muse
August 22 – Ridgefield, WA w/ Muse
August 23 – Auburn, WA w/ Muse
August 24 – Jacksonville, OR
August 26 – Wheatland, CA w/ Muse
August 27 – Mountain View, CA w/ Muse
August 29 – Chula Vista, CA w/ Muse
August 31 – Los Angeles, CA w/ Muse
September 6 – Sun Valley, ID
September 18 – Grand Point North Festival (Burlington, VT)
September 19 – XPoNential Music Festival (Camden, NJ)
September 20 – Iron Blossom Music Festival (Richmond, VA)
September 27 – Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville, KY)
November 11 – Portland, OR (with the Oregon Symphony)
November 12 – Portland, OR (with the Oregon Symphony)
November 17 – Lausanne, Switzerland
November 18 – Milan, Italy
November 19 – Munich, Bavaria
November 21 – Prague, Czechia
November 23 – Warsaw, Poland
November 24 – Berlin, Germany
November 26 – Vienna, Austria
November 27 – Zurich, Switzerland
November 28 – Cologne, NRW
November 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark
December 2 – Tilburg, Netherlands
December 3 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
December 4 – Paris, France
December 5 – Paris, France
December 7 – London, England
December 8 – Manchester, England
December 9 – Glasgow, UK