Album title: Pure Comedy
Artist: Father John Misty
Genre: Indie Folk/Indie Rock/Baroque Pop/Orchestral Folk
Nationality: American
Release date: April 7
Position in Discography: Third
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Familiar with this artist? No but I've heard him being discussed around MB
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? Not much, no
Average RYM Score: 3.21
So this is the famous Father John Misty. Hey! He's not even a priest! What a swizz!
I like his style, anyway – reminds me of Harry Chapin crossed with Jackson Browne in a more folky setting. Quite a seventies feel to this, very relaxed but with a hard edge. He sounds a little like McCartney at times too. This is only the first track, and already I'm really impressed. It's a morose kind of opening, though very engaging, and then the second track kicks up the tempo with some fine piano and brass. Let's be honest: most of this is downbeat and even at times depressing, but when you can pair that feeling with a track that runs for over thirteen minutes and doesn't dip once, you know you have something pretty special here.
Yeah, I really can't praise this highly enough. Some amazing songwriting, great singing and some really atmospheric, evocative but at heart quite simple instrumentation for the most part. I guess taking the clerical title for his name was a good move, because this is about as close to a religious experience you'll get with music. As for Misty? Well, a few tears did develop, I won't lie. Another ten minute track just adds to the enjoyment I've got from this album. For some reason, the end section of “So I'm Growing Old On Magic Mountain” puts me in mind both of the Eagles on “The Last Resort” and
Ovo-era Peter Gabriel. I see why people rate Misty so highly. I think I've just become a fan.
Check out more from this artist? To the Download Lab!
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes
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