False Priest
of Montreal · 2010
53 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic pop and indie rock inflected with surreal lyrics and infectious melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Feel Ya' Strutter Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Coquet Coquette — This track features a catchy chorus paired with playful lyrics that elucidate themes of desire and attraction, making it a standout example of the album's charm.
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Godly Intersex — With its danceable beat and introspective lyrics on identity, this song epitomizes the album's exploration of gender and sexuality, pushing boundaries musically and thematically.
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Sex Karma — The track blends funk influences with thought-provoking lyrics about relationships, encapsulating the album's experimental nature while maintaining an infectious groove.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- Surreal lyrics are often delivered in a conversational style, creating a sense of intimacy despite the eclectic instrumentation.
- Many tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with the instrumentation, adding depth to the overall sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic exploration
- vibrant and surreal lyrics
- engaging groove for dancing
- colorful sound for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases artistic growth and received widespread critical acclaim upon release.
- Career context
- Released in 2010, False Priest is of Montreal's eleventh studio album and follows their critically acclaimed record, Skeletal Lamping. At this point in their career, the band had established a distinct sound characterized by vibrant experimentation and theatricality, solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Apples in Stereo· Panda Bear· Tame Impala
Tracklist
- 1 I Feel Ya' Strutter Start here 3:40
- 2 Our Riotous Defects 5:15
- 3 Coquet Coquette 3:44
- 4 Godly Intersex 3:31
- 5 Enemy Gene 3:37
- 6 Hydra Fancies 3:25
- 7 Like a Tourist 4:02
- 8 Sex Karma 4:02
- 9 Girl Named Hello 4:14
- 10 Famine Affair 3:49
- 11 Casualty of You 2:59
- 12 Around the Way 4:33
- 13 You Do Mutilate? 6:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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