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Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?

of Montreal · 2007

51 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of indie pop and experimental textures, weaving surreal narratives through vibrant instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • surreal narratives unfold gradually
  • vibrant instrumentation for exploration
  • wave-like pacing encourages immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?' is of Montreal's sixth studio album, marking a significant turning point in their sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed release 'The Sunlandic Twins' (2005) and showcased a deeper exploration of themes like identity and mental health, propelled by Kevin Barnes' personal experiences during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
The Apples in Stereo· Panda Bear· Tame Impala

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Suffer for Fashion 2:58
  • 2 Sink the Seine 1:04
  • 3 Cato as a Pun 3:02
  • 4 Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse 3:18
  • 5 Gronlandic Edit 3:24
  • 6 A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger 4:56
  • 7 The Past Is a Grotesque Animal 11:53
  • 8 Bunny Ain’t No Kind of Rider 3:51
  • 9 Faberge Falls for Shuggie 4:31
  • 10 Labyrinthian Pomp 3:21
  • 11 She’s a Rejecter 4:02
  • 12 We Were Born the Mutants Again With Leafling 4:58

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