Nothing for Juice
The Mountain Goats · 1996
44 min · 18 tracks · indie folk
A raw, lo-fi collection of introspective narratives captured in a vibrant indie folk style.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its critical reception within the indie folk genre, as it showcased Darnielle's lyrical prowess and unique acoustic sound. It helped establish The Mountain Goats as a significant influence on subsequent indie artists, paving the way for future lo-fi movements. Tracks from this album have been cited by critics as essential listening for understanding the evolution of modern folk music.
- Best for
- steady introspective narrative flow brief moments of lyrical depth reflective listening during quiet times
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Nothing for Juice' was The Mountain Goats' fifth studio album and followed their breakthrough with 'Sweden'. At this point, frontman John Darnielle was honing his distinctive storytelling and lo-fi aesthetic, solidifying his place in the indie music scene. This album continued to explore themes of personal struggle and existential thought that would define much of Darnielle's work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Elliott Smith· Gepe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Then the Letting Go Standout 1:50
- 2 Heights 2:27
- 3 Alpha Double Negative: Going to Catalina Standout 2:33
- 4 Hellhound on My Trail 2:45
- 5 Blueberry Frost 1:43
- 6 Alabama Nova 1:45
- 7 Moon and Sand 3:32
- 8 I Will Grab You by the Ears 1:50
- 9 It Froze Me 2:07
- 10 Full Flower 2:12
- 11 Million 2:23
- 12 Going to Bogotá 2:47
- 13 Orange Ball of Pain Standout 3:24
- 14 Going to Kansas 3:54
- 15 Waving at You 2:28
- 16 Going to Reykjavík 2:45
- 17 I Corinthians 13: 8-10 2:16
- 18 Going to Scotland 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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