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Released: January 23, 2007
Hissing Fauna, shows Of Montreal as a band who has finally come into their own, carving out a spot in indie music history in the process. It is, in my opinion, their best album; not to mention the first Of Montreal album that takes an introspective approach to music. It is a dark, dark album. Therein lies the genius of it. Despite it’s darkness, it is also incredibly fun to listen to, to dance to, to sing along to, and to freak out with. Folks could deny the genius of Kevin Barnes prior to it’s release, but you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who could say such a thing now! It is a magnificent record. One that never grows old, and one that reveals new things to enjoy every time you put it on. I downloaded the leaked copy of Hissing Fauna in September of 2006 and I’ve been listening to it pretty consistently ever since! The fact that this album has been around so long and yet still can make it in the Top 3 of 2007, should really tell you a lot about it.
For giving me more than I ever could have imagined (yes, it is cheesy), Of Montreal is #2.
The Top 31 Songs of 31 – #2
“I Must Belong Somewhere” by Bright Eyes, from the album, Cassadaga.
Jill’s Pick
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Released: February 6, 2007
The best track: “John, Let Me Go”
My favorite tracks:
–“John, Let Me Go”
–“Say It All”
–“Face the Blood”
–“If Not Now, Then When”
–“She’s Fantastic”
–“Airport Taxi Reception”
–“Well, Well, Well”