Getting into Knives
The Mountain Goats · 2020
56 min · 13 tracks · indie folk
A contemplative blend of indie folk melodies and introspective lyrics, echoing the challenges of personal and communal life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective themes of connection
- thoughtful narratives for quiet evenings
- contemplative melodies for focus
- soulful storytelling on life's challenges
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 23, 2020, 'Getting into Knives' is The Mountain Goats' follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'In League with Dragons' from 2019. At this point in their career, frontman John Darnielle continued to solidify his reputation as a poignant storyteller, exploring themes of loss and resilience amidst a changing world.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Corsican Mastiff Stride 2:20
- 2 Get Famous 3:19
- 3 Picture of My Dress 4:20
- 4 As Many Candles as Possible 3:24
- 5 Tidal Wave 5:25
- 6 Pez dorado 4:56
- 7 The Last Place I Saw You Alive 4:40
- 8 Bell Swamp Connection 5:50
- 9 The Great Gold Sheep 5:03
- 10 Rat Queen 4:09
- 11 Wolf Count 3:49
- 12 Harbor Me 4:07
- 13 Getting Into Knives 5:14
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