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Paralytic Stalks

of Montreal · 2012

57 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of surreal lyrics and eclectic instrumentation that shifts between the frenetic and the contemplative.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to dramatic finale
  • kaleidoscopic soundscape exploration
  • introspective headphone detail hunting
  • surreal lyrical journey
  • back-loaded pacing for patience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Paralytic Stalks' is of Montreal's eleventh studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed record 'False Priest' (2010). By this time, the band had established a unique niche in the indie rock scene, known for their elaborate live shows and genre-blurring sound. This album showcases a further evolution in lead singer Kevin Barnes' introspective lyrical style and complex arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
The Apples in Stereo· Panda Bear· Tame Impala

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gelid Ascent 4:09
  • 2 Spiteful Intervention 3:38
  • 3 Dour Percentage 4:39
  • 4 We Will Commit Wolf Murder 5:29
  • 5 Malefic Dowery 2:36
  • 6 Ye, Renew the Plaintiff 8:46
  • 7 Wintered Debts 7:33
  • 8 Exorcismic Breeding Knife 7:40
  • 9 Authentic Pyrrhic Remission 13:15

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