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Bleed Out

The Mountain Goats · 2022

47 min · 12 tracks · indie folk

An intimate exploration of human frailty set against vivid storytelling and minimalist instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling through minimalism
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • reflective moments of human fragility
  • engaging narratives for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek non-stop upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 19, 2022, 'Bleed Out' is The Mountain Goats' follow-up to their acclaimed album 'Getting Into Knives'. By this point, frontman John Darnielle had solidified his status as a distinctive voice in indie folk, continuing to evolve his sound while retaining the narrative depth that characterizes his work.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Training Montage 4:28
  • 2 Mark on You 2:21
  • 3 Wage Wars Get Rich Die Handsome 2:30
  • 4 Extraction Point 5:20
  • 5 Bones Don't Rust 2:24
  • 6 First Blood 3:06
  • 7 Make You Suffer 3:29
  • 8 Guys on Every Corner 3:13
  • 9 Hostages 7:09
  • 10 Need More Bandages 3:41
  • 11 Incandescent Ruins 2:28
  • 12 Bleed Out 7:09

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