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White Relic/Irrealis Mood

Just found this album. I love False Priest and Hissing Fauna, and Sunlandic Twins. Been listening to those albums since a bit after they came out. Got the urge to check out recent of Montreal, and I’ve listened to White Relic once, and it slaps so freakin hard. I hope more of their music I haven’t heard has that digital tone and vibe.

But any suggestions if I liked this album? of Montreal or not. Like the part I like about the album is that sound that’s almost Crystal Castles like at times.

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u/hundsquat — 6 days ago
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oM album based sona stuff

Recent things ive been doodling , the first is my Innocence Reaches sona and the second is my FLFFF sona hmmenjoy

u/LightSpecial7780 — 8 days ago
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Daily Song Discussion #32: Fun Loving Nun

♪I tip-top topple over for my fun loving nun
'Cause she has so much fun, so much joy
And so much wonderful love for everyone!♪

Fun Loving Nun is the second track off oM's third studio album, The Gay Parade. What's your honest opinion on this song? Favourite lyrics? Opinions on a deeper meaning or something? Discuss anything

Also, if you wish, let us know how you'd rate it from 0 to 10 (one decimal point allowed) If enough people rate daily, by the end of this whole shebang I can make a spreadsheet of a huge ranking of the discog. Vote on other posts as well! Until the very end of our last song of this discussion (all the way to aethermead,) I will be counting all votes on all songs no matter when they are commented.

Fun Loving Nun at the 1998 40 Watt concert (6:00)

The Gay Parade results so far:

  • Old Familiar Way: 8.93/10
u/FindingHoliday920 — 4 days ago
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Curious if any longtime fans feel underwhelmed by the new tracks

Maybe I’m in the minority here but I genuinely do not understand the overwhelming praise for these new of Montreal tracks. They sound like rough live-in-studio demos to me. Where are the synths? The weird production choices? The layered electronic textures? The psychedelic maximalism? The grooves??

This feels like the third chapter in the Lousy with Sylvianbriar / Aureate Gloom era — which, for me personally, are easily the least interesting albums since Aldhils Arboretum. And look, I’m not expecting another White is Relic or I Feel Safe with You, Trash every single time. Those albums are unreal lightning-in-a-bottle records. But these new songs just feel so… plain.

Honestly, I have literally heard AI-generated slop music that sounded more musically interesting than these tracks. At least the AI stuff sometimes accidentally stumbles into weird textures or hooks. These songs just kind of sit there.

One track is mostly Kevin saying the F word over a sleepy live-band groove, and the other honestly sounds like something I’d skip halfway through. I can’t imagine putting these on for my kids the way I would Skeletal Lamping or Hissing Fauna or Paralytic Stalks or Innocence Reaches.

The weirdest part is that instead of making me excited for the new album, these singles are making me excited for the album AFTER this one or maybe the next one after that. Like… okay, guess I’ll wait this era out and hope the next reinvention is more up my alley.

Not trying to rain on anyone’s parade. I WANT to love new of Montreal music. I’m just honestly surprised that everyone seems ecstatic about tracks that feel this stripped down and uneventful. Curious if any other longtime fans feel the same way or if I’m just completely out of sync with where the fandom is now.

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u/homergoner — 7 days ago
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Daily Song Discussion #31: Old Familiar Way

♪I'm stunned by what now I finally see
It's amazing the wonders you can find
Just by stepping outside♪

Old Familiar Way is the first track off oM's third studio album, The Gay Parade. What's your honest opinion on this song? Favourite lyrics? Opinions on a deeper meaning or something? Discuss anything

Also, if you wish, let us know how you'd rate it from 0 to 10 (one decimal point allowed) If enough people rate daily, by the end of this whole shebang I can make a spreadsheet of a huge ranking of the discog. Vote on other posts as well! Until the very end of our last song of this discussion (all the way to aethermead,) I will be counting all votes on all songs no matter when they are commented.

Here's Old Familiar Way with Clayton and Kevin at LPR in New York (2023)

The Bedside Drama: A Petite Tragedy results:

  • One of a Very Few of a Kind: 8.08/10
  • Happy Yellow Bumble Bee: 7.75/10
  • Little Viola Hidden in the Orchestra: 8.23/10
  • The Couple's First Kiss: 7.00/10
  • Sing You A Love You Song: 9.66/10
  • Honeymoon in San Francisco: 7.00/10
  • The Couple in Bed Together Under a Warm Blanket Wrapped Up in Each Other's Arms Asleep: 6.16/10
  • Cutie Pie: 6.50/10
  • Panda Bear: 8.91/10
  • Sadness Creeping Up and Scaring Away the Couple's Happiness: 7.33/10
  • Please Tell Me So: 8.00/10
  • My Darling, I've Forgotten: 9.33/10
  • If You Feel You Must Go, Don't Go!: 8.00/10
  • Just Recently Lost Something of Importance: 8.00/10
  • The Hollow Room: 8.50/10
  • It's Easy to Sleep When You're Dead: 8.33/10
u/FindingHoliday920 — 5 days ago
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After listening to “When” a lot and getting really into it, I’ve come to the realization that if the album keeps up the punkier live sound, will the live band be able to really live up to it with only Kevin on guitar? I wonder if they’ll bring in another guitarist.

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u/B-B-BigEasy — 11 days ago
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I don’t know how to start off this post so I’ll just skip right ahead. I will be seeing of Montreal next month for the first time and I’m very excited about it! I’ve been getting into them throughout the past year and it will be my first concert ever. :-) Is there anything specific I can expect from the show? How is the crowd usually? Do they only sell shirts at the merch booth? Apologies if any of these questions are stupid, I’m just really excited and honestly a bit scared. 🥲 Thank you!

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u/idengag3r — 10 days ago
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♪You don't understand
What the morning does to me
In the poisoned daylight I can hear, shadows crawling over everything♪

Panda Bear is the ninth track off oM's second studio album, The Bedside Drama: A Petite Tragedy. What's your honest opinion on this song? Favourite lyrics? Opinions on a deeper meaning or something? Discuss anything

Also, if you wish, let us know how you'd rate it from 0 to 10 (one decimal point allowed) If enough people rate daily, by the end of this whole shebang I can make a spreadsheet of a huge ranking of the discog. Vote on other posts as well! Until the very end of our last song of this discussion (all the way to aethermead,) I will be counting all votes on all songs no matter when they are commented.

A live version has been posted in the comments, thank you. Also here is the demo

The Bedside Drama: A Petite Tragedy results so far:

  • One of a Very Few of a Kind: 8.08/10
  • Happy Yellow Bumble Bee: 7.75/10
  • Little Viola Hidden in the Orchestra: 8.61/10
  • The Couple's First Kiss: 7.00/10
  • Sing You A Love You Song: 9.66/10
  • Honeymoon in San Francisco: 6.00/10
  • The Couple in Bed Together Under a Warm Blanket Wrapped Up in Each Other's Arms Asleep: 4.75/10
  • Cutie Pie: 6.50/10
u/FindingHoliday920 — 14 days ago