Pure Comedy
Father John Misty · 2017
74 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A sprawling, introspective journey blending orchestral arrangements with sharp social commentary and haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling introspection with peaks
- thought-provoking social commentary vibes
- patient unfolding of narratives
- late-night reflective listening experience
- haunting melodies that linger
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Pure Comedy' was released in 2017, Father John Misty, the stage name of Josh Tillman, had solidified his status as a key figure in indie rock following the success of his acclaimed album 'I Love You, Honeybear' in 2015. This album marks a significant artistic evolution as it tackles themes of existentialism and satire while reflecting on contemporary American culture during a politically charged era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pure Comedy 6:24
- 2 Total Entertainment Forever 2:53
- 3 Things It Would Have Been Helpful to Know Before the Revolution 4:18
- 4 Ballad of the Dying Man 4:50
- 5 Birdie 5:19
- 6 Leaving LA 13:11
- 7 A Bigger Paper Bag 4:41
- 8 When the God of Love Returns There’ll Be Hell to Pay 4:04
- 9 Smoochie 3:45
- 10 Two Wildly Different Perspectives 3:12
- 11 The Memo 5:16
- 12 So I’m Growing Old on Magic Mountain 9:58
- 13 In Twenty Years or So 6:29
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