Mouth by Mouth
His Name Is Alive · 1993
49 min · 17 tracks · experimental rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi experimentation and intimate melodies that challenges conventional rock structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Baby Fish Mouth Start here — The opening track sets a whimsical tone with its playful lyrics and unconventional structure, embodying the album's experimental spirit.
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Lord, Make Me a Channel of Your Peace — This cover transforms a traditional hymn into an ethereal soundscape, showcasing the band's ability to reinterpret familiar material in unexpected ways.
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Sick — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this track encapsulates the emotional depth that permeates the album, resonating with listeners on multiple levels.
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The Dirt Eaters — The lengthy composition features intricate arrangements and layered vocals, illustrating His Name Is Alive's penchant for blending genres and creating immersive sonic experiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- dreamy textures for reflective moments
- short tracks for focused listening
- ethereal melodies for daydreaming
- warm background ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album features a blend of lo-fi experimentation and unconventional structures.
- Themes
- whimsical storytelling· ethereal soundscapes· DIY experimentation
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Mouth by Mouth marked His Name Is Alive's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Livonia. At this point, the band was solidifying its unique sound, characterized by eclectic instrumentation and a DIY ethos that set them apart in the alternative music scene of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Microphones· Neutral Milk Hotel· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
- 1 Baby Fish Mouth Start here 2:32
- 2 Lip 2:57
- 3 Cornfield 3:15
- 4 In Every Ford 3:43
- 5 Lord, Make Me a Channel of Your Peace 2:17
- 6 Drink, Dress, and Ink 2:30
- 7 Where Knock Is Open Wide 2:46
- 8 Can't Go Wrong Without You 3:14
- 9 Jack Rabbits 1:56
- 10 Sort Of 1:07
- 11 Sick 3:50
- 12 Blue Moon 2:15
- 13 Ear 2:02
- 14 Lemon Ocean 2:47
- 15 The Torso 3:23
- 16 The Dirt Eaters 4:47
- 17 The Homesick Waltz 4:01
What to play next
King of Sweet
1993
Continues the experimental vibe while expanding on melodic structures.
Home Is in Your Head
1991
Sets the stage for the eclectic sound found in 'Mouth by Mouth'.
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