Bitter Melon Farm
The Mountain Goats · 1999
66 min · 27 tracks · indie folk
A tapestry of lo-fi indie folk weaving together personal narratives and eclectic instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises personal narratives to reflect on short tracks for quick listens
- Context
- When 'Bitter Melon Farm' was released in 1999, The Mountain Goats were transitioning from home recordings to a more refined studio sound. This album marked their first release on the label Absolutely Kosher, representing a pivotal moment in their career as they began to reach a wider audience with their unique storytelling style.
- If you like
- indie folk
Bitter Melon Farm is an album by The Mountain Goats, released in 1999. A tapestry of lo-fi indie folk weaving together personal narratives and eclectic instrumentation. 'Bitter Melon Farm' is notable for its raw, intimate approach, contributing to the lo-fi aesthetic that The Mountain Goats are celebrated for. The album has received positive critical reception over the years, helping to solidify the band's influence in the indie folk scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bitter Melon Farm sound like?
A tapestry of lo-fi indie folk weaving together personal narratives and eclectic instrumentation. Rooted in indie folk.
What makes Bitter Melon Farm by The Mountain Goats notable?
'Bitter Melon Farm' is notable for its raw, intimate approach, contributing to the lo-fi aesthetic that The Mountain Goats are celebrated for. The album has received positive critical reception over the years, helping to solidify the band's influence in the indie folk scene. When 'Bitter Melon Farm' was released in 1999, The Mountain Goats were transitioning from home recordings to a more refined studio sound. This album marked their first release on the label Absolutely Kosher, representing a pivotal moment in their career as they began to reach a wider audience with their unique storytelling style.
Who is Bitter Melon Farm for?
Bitter Melon Farm works well if you're into wave-like pacing with surprises, personal narratives to reflect on and short tracks for quick listens.
How many songs are on Bitter Melon Farm?
Bitter Melon Farm has 27 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Noche del Guajolote 2:03
- 2 Going to Bangor Standout 1:36
- 3 Against Agamemnon 2:10
- 4 Going to Cleveland 3:07
- 5 Early Spring 2:20
- 6 Historiography 2:53
- 7 No, I Can't 3:25
- 8 Alpha Desperation March Standout 2:51
- 9 Going to Monaco 2:40
- 10 Star Dusting 2:15
- 11 Teenage World 2:27
- 12 Going to Santiago 2:27
- 13 Sail On 2:57
- 14 Black Molly 2:24
- 15 Rain Song 1:54
- 16 The Bad Doctor 3:39
- 17 Alpha Double Negative: Going to Catalina 2:43
- 18 Pure Intentions 2:14
- 19 The Lady From Shanghai 2:10
- 20 Pure Love 2:19
- 21 Song for an Old Friend 2:25
- 22 Snow Song 2:04
- 23 Faithless Bacchant Song 1:59
- 24 Short Song About the 10 Freeway 1:47
- 25 No, I Can't 3:36
- 26 Song for Dana Plato Standout 1:54
- 27 The Sign 2:28
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 58 sec
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