Of Montreal - False Priest

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3...according to our Phil on Thu 09 Sep, 2010.

When did Of Montreal get so big? I'm not entirely sure what happened to make 'em as popular. It can't just be that the sister of Beyonce is a big fan. There's got to be more to it than that? well if you plunder the depths of their back catalogue you'll find some choice morsels (including the single I released knocking on 10 years ago which was smart). The last album pooed me out a bit though. So what's False Priest like? Well it's more of the same Prince influenced wonky kids 60's pop which is ludicrously catchy and ever so slightly annoying at the same time. On second listen it's not bothering me as much it did first listen which is a good sign. The songs are still all over the shop with seemingly random bits of music appearing here and there but it's all in the style of Of Montreal's quirky pop. Did you see them on that Gabba Gabba episode? Thee's a whole album full of kids party tunes here!

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· Teaming up with Grammy-nominated producer Jon
Brion, ‘False Priest’ is speaker-rattling heavy on the
low end and features appearances by Janelle
Monae and Solange Knowles (Beyonce’s sister).

· The album also marks the return of organic
instruments as live drums, strings and pianos
eschew the midi sounds and sequencers of
previous albums.

· The album features intricate packaging – including
a 20-page booklet of new paintings from David
Barnes and Gemini Tactics.

· LP on 180 gram vinyl in double-gatefold jacket.

Tracklisting:

I Feel Ya’ Strutter
Our Riotous Defects
Coquet Coquette
Godly Intersex
Enemy Gene
Hydra Fancies
Like A Tourist
Sex Karma
Girl Named Hello
Famine Affair
Casualty of You
Around the Way
You Do Mutilate?

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