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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