Of Montreal - False Priest
Reviewed by yewknee
I kinda hated the last Of Montreal album so I was pleased to hear that the band had returned to writing proper pop songs. In that respect, this is a marked improvement. My favorite moments from the band are the darker ones; the descents into madness, the pleas for something the narrator can't have, etc. All under the umbrella of an upbeat pop song. Serious subjects with frivolous music. This album doesn't fit into that mold - it seems much lighter and Not To Be Taken Seriously on the whole. That's fine, funky, sexy, upbeat, somewhat silly songs about girls have their place as well. Long story short, it's not my favorite Of Montreal album but I think with the right listening mode intact (i.e. Full Goofy Mode) it's actually enjoyable. [www.ofmontreal.net]