Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? cover

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.

Why this album works

'Hissing Fauna' received widespread acclaim, ranking high on numerous year-end lists and solidifying of Montreal's place in the indie rock scene. The album's lead single, 'Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse,' helped the band gain significant radio play and further pushed their experimental sound into mainstream consciousness.
Best for
dynamic journey with peaks surreal narratives unfold gradually vibrant instrumentation for exploration
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
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

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 Standout 3:18
  • 5 Gronlandic Edit 3:24
  • 6 A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger Standout 4:56
  • 7 The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Standout 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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