Thanks, everyone. I'm sorry I didn't get back to you, Chamberk. I meant to really think through the proper answer, but it's hectic sometimes. Then I forget, and I haven't listened to them again since my post. I'll second what my Bud said, and I'll try to listen really intently this weekend and think harder about Of Montreal. Then again I might get caught up again...but that doesn't mean I don't love you guys, and I am certainly not trying to ignore you.

My bottom line is that the The were pioneers who are being reloved again (knowingly or not) in 2007. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three albums I mentioned. I hope I don't steer anybody wrong.

I only know "Uncertain Smile". Isn't that supposed to be The The's best song?

That and "This is the Day" are my faves, so that's why I recommended Soul Mining first.

Not to change the subject but after listening to Icons, Abstract Thee, I finally gave Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? a fair listen and it has officially kicked my ass. I'm jumpin on the band wagon and put it in my top 5 of the year so far.

And my top 5 is lookin' just as generic as everyone else's, but it's ok because all the albums are so solid that it's understandable.

I fail to comprehend how someone can suddenly "get" Hissing Fauna. Has there ever been a catchier album?

For the record, I don't like the EP...But do I like Hissing Fauna? Is there even a point to answering that question?

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Originally posted by BContrat:
I fail to comprehend how someone can suddenly "get" Hissing Fauna. Has there ever been a catchier album?

For the record, I don't like the EP...But do I like Hissing Fauna? Is there even a point to answering that question?

I didn't fail to get it, I just listened to it while doing other stuff and didn't pay attention to it... in order to fully enjoy an album I hvae toa ctually sit down and listen (like most). I hadn't sone that until recently, so that's why I'm just now jumping on the band wagon.

saw these guys at the primavera after party in barcelona on sunday. it was... good.

Just "good?"

Of Montreal- The Past is A Grotesque Animal Acoustic
!!!!

That's a great video, thanks for the link Everyoneanindividual. It makes me like the album that much more.

I'm glad you liked it, FKA!

sick vid everyoneanidividual. glad you found that.

ill send you a cookie to show my appreciation.

I love Cookies!

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Originally posted by Everyoneanindividual:
I love Cookies!

ok then ...try this:
http://www.paperthinwalls.com/singlefile/item?id=547

Is Of Montreal indie-rock, indie-pop, dance-indie, indie-dance-pop-electronica ???? I know there are subcatagories that cover this stuff.

Hmmm, tough question goathouse. I always lazily classed them as an Indie Pop group. Their latest album has plenty of different sounds. Whatever you feel it is, is good enough for me.

Personally, I would go as far as calling it Neo-Psychedelic, maybe even Indie-Pop/Dance--those all fit. Then again, the guitar is prevalent on a lot of tracks so maybe Indie Pop/Rock with styles of dance and psychedelia?

While we're on the topic, has anyone discovered anything else like this in 2007? For instance, I find that, if I'm trying to make a cohesive playlist, and limiting it to 07, Of Montreal doesn't mesh well with much else. I mean, it kinda goes well with Spoon and Justice (both upbeat and dancey, like Of Montreal), but I can't find much else. Any suggestions?

wow. i just looked at all the year end lists here

http://www.metacritic.com/music/bests/2007.shtml

and was shocked to see only pitchfork had them in thier top 10.

crazy talk.