Skeletal Lamping
of Montreal · 2008
58 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic pop and experimental rock, rich with whimsical narratives and complex arrangements.
Why this album works
'Skeletal Lamping' received critical acclaim, featuring prominently in year-end lists and earning a spot on Pitchfork's Best Albums of 2008. Its innovative approach to songwriting and production influenced subsequent indie pop artists, solidifying of Montreal's reputation as genre pioneers during this era.
- Best for
- kaleidoscopic narratives that surprise dynamic peaks and valleys whimsical storytelling with depth
- Context
- By 2008, of Montreal had established themselves as prominent figures in the indie rock scene, following their breakthrough album 'Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?' in 2007. 'Skeletal Lamping' showcases a continued artistic evolution, marked by a shift towards more abstract lyrical themes and intricate soundscapes, reflecting frontman Kevin Barnes' exploration of identity and sexuality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nonpareil of Favor Standout 5:48
- 2 Wicked Wisdom 5:00
- 3 For Our Elegant Caste 2:34
- 4 Touched Something’s Hollow 1:25
- 5 An Eluardian Instance 4:35
- 6 Gallery Piece Standout 3:47
- 7 Women’s Studies Victims 2:59
- 8 St. Exquisite’s Confessions 4:34
- 9 Triphallus, to Punctuate! 3:22
- 10 And I’ve Seen a Bloody Shadow 2:23
- 11 Plastis Wafer 7:11
- 12 Death Isn’t a Parallel Move 3:01
- 13 Beware Our Nubile Miscreants 4:52
- 14 Mingusings 3:00
- 15 Id Engager Standout 3:25
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