Goths finds The Mountain Goats redefining their sound, moving away from their signature acoustic guitar-driven approach to embrace lush piano and rich instrumentation. Recorded in Nashville and released by Merge Records in 2017, this album bathes John Darnielle’s unmistakable storytelling in warm, atmospheric arrangements and introspective lyricism.

This release stands out for its inventive sonic palette—eschewing guitars for keys and nuanced rhythms—which lends a fresh, evocative backdrop to meditations on musical subcultures and fading idols. Housed in a striking gatefold sleeve, Goths offers listeners a poetic and profound journey, appealing to both devoted Mountain Goats fans and those drawn to adventurous, literate songwriting.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Merge Records
• Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
• Release Date: 05/19/2017
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TRACKS

A1. Rain In Soho
A2. Andrew Eldritch Is Moving Back To Leeds
A3. The Grey King And The Silver Flame Attunement
B1. We Do It Different On The West Coast
B2. Unicorn Tolerance
B3. Stench Of The Unburied
C1. Wear Black
C2. Paid In Cocaine
C3. Rage Of Travers
D1. Shelved
D2. For The Portuguese Goth Metal Bands
D3. Abandoned Flesh
E1. For The West Coast Dark Ambient Bedroom Warriors
E2. Scaling The Well
F1. Vanishing Act
F2. Grave Dust