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The History of Caves

Father John Misty · 2013

14 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A collection of short, fragmented vignettes that blend irony and intimacy within a lo-fi soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented moments of irony
  • intimate vignettes for reflection
  • brief bursts of creativity
  • quirky interludes for curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer cohesive albums
  • seek traditional song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'The History of Caves' marked Father John Misty's transition from drummer for Fleet Foxes to a solo artist carving out his distinct voice. This album arrived shortly before his breakthrough album, 'Fear Fun,' which would elevate his profile significantly in the indie rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Finish Those Cigarettes and Go to Bed 2:44
  • 2 News of the World 0:59
  • 3 Alternate Title Score 777 0:44
  • 4 Dial Tone 1:24
  • 5 I Call It the Demon Tree 1:05
  • 6 Of Course I Live with Them 2:01
  • 7 Car Chase Theme 1:22
  • 8 Dial Tone 2 1:10
  • 9 Tender Is the Night in Paperback 1:27
  • 10 Titles Theme for Boy Voices 1:35

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