Mountain Moves
Deerhoof · 2017
39 min · 15 tracks · experimental music
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde pop and punk energy, filled with playful instrumentation and eclectic vocal styles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Dystopic Creation Doesn't Fear You — This track encapsulates the album's critical perspective on societal issues through sharp lyrics and frenetic instrumentation, making it a standout representation of their thematic intent.
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I Will Spite Survive — The song features an infectious energy and a catchy chorus that reflects Deerhoof's ability to balance complexity with accessibility, marking a highlight of their experimental approach.
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Gracias a La Vida (Violeta Parra) — This brief yet poignant cover showcases the band's ability to reinterpret classic songs, weaving personal and universal themes into their unique sonic palette.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's eclectic instrumentation and varied vocal styles create a distinctive sound, though cohesion suffers from its experimental nature.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt shifts in tempo and dynamics, with tracks like 'I Will Spite Survive' transitioning from frenetic energy to quieter moments.
- Vocal styles vary significantly across tracks, with some featuring layered harmonies while others employ spoken word or shouted delivery.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instrumentation, such as toy instruments and found sounds, contributing to the eclectic sound palette.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- experimental and eclectic vibes
- playful and unpredictable moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Mountain Moves' was released in 2017, Deerhoof had established themselves as a leading force in experimental music, with over two decades of innovative releases. This album followed their critically acclaimed 2014 record 'La Isla Bonita', showcasing their continued evolution while embracing collaboration with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Battles· Tera Melos· Hella
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slow Motion Detonation 3:42
- 2 Con Sordino 3:07
- 3 I Will Spite Survive 3:28
- 4 Come Down Here and Say That 3:20
- 5 Gracias a La Vida (Violeta Parra) 0:59
- 6 Begin Countdown 2:09
- 7 Your Dystopic Creation Doesn't Fear You 2:55
- 8 Ay That's Me 3:04
- 9 Palace of the Governors 2:19
- 10 Singalong Junk 3:32
- 11 Mountain Moves 1:58
- 12 Freedom Highway (The Staple Singers) 1:42
- 13 Sea Moves 1:58
- 14 Kokoye 4:07
- 15 Small Axe (Bob Marley) 1:22
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