Goths
The Mountain Goats · 2017
55 min · 12 tracks · indie folk
A contemplative exploration of goth culture wrapped in vivid storytelling and gentle acoustic melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo contemplative flow
- vivid storytelling with gentle melodies
- reflective listening for goth culture
- thoughtful exploration of dark themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Goths' was released in 2017, The Mountain Goats had established a dedicated following with their distinctive narrative style, following the critically acclaimed 'Beat the Champ' from 2015. This album marked a continued evolution for frontman John Darnielle, who embraced themes of gothic culture while maintaining his signature lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rain in Soho 4:46
- 2 Andrew Eldritch Is Moving Back to Leeds 4:18
- 3 The Grey King and the Silver Flame Attunement 4:54
- 4 We Do It Different on the West Coast 5:21
- 5 Unicorn Tolerance 5:24
- 6 Stench of the Unburied 4:30
- 7 Wear Black 4:11
- 8 Paid in Cocaine 3:57
- 9 Rage of Travers 5:54
- 10 Shelved 4:01
- 11 For the Portuguese Goth Metal Bands 4:10
- 12 Abandoned Flesh 3:42
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