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We just got the new Of Montreal album, Skeletal Lamping, in the mail today. Anyone who is paying attention at all knows that Of Montreal is one of my favorite favorite bands, especially to see live. Which is good and grand and wonderful, because they just happen to be on tour now. The whole thing is a bit like the Grateful Dead for me--I keep planning trips and vacations around where and when they'll be playing, attempting to see them as much as possible without just completely giving up my life altogether and stalking them.
The title of this album refers to a hunting technique whereby THIS happens to little animals out in the forest, to either be captured or killed. So in effect Kevin Barnes is using this album to hunt, and spotlight, the skeletons in his own closet.
And boy howdy, does he. The lyrics are as literate as always, and sonically, the band grows increasingly complicated and interesting with each passing record. And what is especially wowing me is the package design for this CD, with seven different packages to choose from and wall decals and T-shirts and this crazy poster and a freaking paper lantern. What more could I ask for? Stuff to wear, stuff to hang on my walls, and illumination, too! Not to mention a sensationally weird and wonderful musical experience.
Of Montreal - Id Engager
Of Montreal - Beware Our Nubile Miscreants
URL : MYSPACE : BUY : ON TOUR
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