The Past is a Grotesque Animal saved my life. I sat on my couch with a gun, and instead cried myself back to reality to this song. Whenever I'm feeling defeated, it's my go-to auditory hug.
I have a deep connection to this song through a past band mate. I'm into a lot of music but Kevin Barnes and Of Montreal is beyond any concept or inner-vision I could imagine. HE MAKES DREAMS TANGIBLE
Bunny Ain’t No Kind of Rider is so nostalgic for me. Being in middle school at the time, being up all night talking to my crushes on AIM. Good times lol.
A grand achievement of modern music. Kevin Barnes is one of the greatest songwriters in the 21st century. At 42 years of age he comes off as more youthful than most 20 somethings. Shine on.
I saw them at the Hollywood Bowl, but they did half Hissing Fauna and half Skeletal Lamping, still simply unforgettable. I believe that is when the keyboardist Dottie got proposed to on stage as well!
think i saw them live around that same time frame, 2009, was the craziest show ive ever seen! man in tiger head giving upside down mock felatio to jesus wearing a diaper, and all these priests with pig masks? it was crazy...they are very interesting indeed.
00:00 - Suffer for Fashion 03:01 - Sink the Seine 04:05 - Cato as a Pun 07:07 - Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse 10:26 - Gronlandic Edit 13:51 - A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger 18:47 - The Past Is a Grotesque Animal 30:40 - Bunny Ain't No Kind of Rider 34:31 - Faberge Falls for Shuggie 39:02 - Labyrinthian Pomp 42:24 - She's a Rejecter 46:27 - We Were Born the Mutants Again with Leafling good album!
1. Suffer for Fashion 0:00 2. Sink the Seine 3:00 3. Cato as a Pun 4:04 4. Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse 7:10 5. Gronlandic Edit 10:26 6. A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger 13:51 7. The Past is a Grotesque Animal 18:49 8. Bunny Ain’t No Kind of Rider 30:40 9. Faberge Falls for Shuggie 34:31 10. Labyrinthian Pomp 39:02 11. She’s a Rejecter 42:28 12. We Were Born the Mutants Again with Leafling 46:27
15 years later, and this still remains my favorite album of all time. To this day, this albums understands me better then most people do. Thank you for still being there all these years.
From the Elephant 6 days to now, Kevin and co. have seen me through much of my adult life, and they feel like old friends. But _Hissing Fauna_ dug its claws deep in my soul. It's my existential angst wrapped in a pretty bow.
I know some elephant 6 fans don't really like them now since they changed after they left, but I personally love Of Montreal new and old Their elephant 6 works are great, their post elephant 6 works are great What else to say?
How come of Montreal understands my feelings better than I do like I can't describe how I'm feeling half the time and then I listen to them and look at a lyric and realize "Wait that describes how I'm feeling right now perfectly"
This is easily one of my favorite 15-20 albums ever.. for context I'm typically more an indie rock guy, my favorite band of all time is Modest Mouse. I was a metalhead as a teen, that's what got me playing guitar in the first place. I still listen to all the music I did when I was younger but the nostalgia I feel when I play this album is unmatched. Takes me right back to such an exciting time in my life.
This was the first album I heard of "Of Montreal", been a fan ever since. Listened to all the albums, and I still love this album more than any other, because I played this album more than any other album out there.
I was writing a book that no one cares about or maybe could rate to, so I just deleted it all and will say this: while this is not my favorite Of Montreal album, this is one that holds great meaning for me. That is all. I appreciate the art that I can never make given breath and life for others such as myself to enjoy. Thank you.
I really enjoyed Sunlandic Twins, Aurete Gloom, and Lousy with Silvian Brair. But I also went through a big Skeletal Lamping phase...It's really hard to pick one XD Satanic Panic in the Attic is also up there. It really depends on what I'm feeling that day. I really appreciate the Eno tones of AG, and the return to the 60s sound (almost) in LwSB. But Sunlandic Twins...I don't think I ever get tired of that album XD @@tissilix Kind of a cheat, because I really like a lot of their albums (Cherry Peel is good, too. I sadly wasn't able to get into The Gay Parade much, but maybe I should revisit it?)
@@unicornrecords3691 Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't mean a literal book. I was just writing a little novel in the comments and decided to cut it down to what mattered and what was worth saying. But it's kind of you to offer!
Seeing them do this in full at Music Tastes Good on the 10th anniversary is one of my fondest concert memories - like seeing a massive symphony. I don't think Kevin Barnes hit a wrong note all night.
Found this in probably the oddest way possible, via a CD that I saw and decided to pick up randomly off the street. God bless that random CD on the street lol
"I am satisfied, hiding in my friends apartment, Only leaving once a day to buy some groceries" - Kevin barnes practicing lockdown and social distancing in 2005
tbh I’ve just started listening to this band like 3 months ago, and it has filled a whole I didn't know I had. I've said it to my friends but I'll say it here again. Nothing would ever be enough for my ears. The music does everything I like and that I used to search in different artists, but here I just have it all. Don't get me started on the lyrics. I feel like every song I've heard so far speaks to me and says so many interesting things. If I had to choose just 1 artist to listen to till the end of my life and give up everything else, I'd choose to just listen to of Montreal
0:00 Suffer for Fashion 3:00 Sink the Seine 4:05 Cato as a Pun 7:08 Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse 10:26 Gronlandic Edit 13:51 A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger 18:47 The Past Is a Grotesque Animal i'll continue..
always been a favorite. ive purchased this album 3 times. i wasnt very responsible with CDs, much less anything else, in my twenties. this brings back so many bittersweet memories. will be my kayak soundtrack tomorrow. much love
@@doofus_dummy i agreed with you but as i read this comment 41:30 hit, which sounds more like Oracular Spectacular than Oracular Spectacular. I definitely see the influence - don't mind me commentin a year after lol
@@shawn2641 listening with this in mind, some parts actually do sound like they wouldnt be out of place on oracular spectacular, or even congratulations and stylz unlimited. overall i still think their approach to songwriting and overall sound is pretty different, but i definitely hear the similarities more than when i posted that comment. the time to pretend ep was released 2 years or so prior to this album though, so its a little unfair to claim it made their entire career. however since andrew and kevin apparently are friends and collaborators, they have probably both gotten inspiration from each other
On the other hand she's a rejector just sounds like me oh myra from the show brass eye on the episode decline I believe it is; so I don't feel that bad... lol
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This album cured my back pain and brought my houseplants back to life.
Thanks to this album, my cancer disappeared and I my powers of concentration increased to such an extent that I was admitted into Mensa!
One of the best comments ever
This album ate my hat and farted a yamaka.
I think this is the best of comments on all of UA-cam. And I believe it! 😁
Sounds like an of Montreal song name or album title tbh
The Past is a Grotesque Animal saved my life. I sat on my couch with a gun, and instead cried myself back to reality to this song. Whenever I'm feeling defeated, it's my go-to auditory hug.
I have a deep connection to this song through a past band mate. I'm into a lot of music but Kevin Barnes and Of Montreal is beyond any concept or inner-vision I could imagine. HE MAKES DREAMS TANGIBLE
Straight up: 'Hissing Fauna' was my 'Divorce album', stay ❤✊
This made me hold the divine in mind and forget all of the beauties wasted . Thank you .
Discovered this after listening to “A sentence of sorts in Kongsvinger” for years, and being curious where it came from.
Now, consider me a fan.
This album makes me want to cry, break shit, and dance all at the same time
if this isn't a great description of this album idk what is
I thought you had a comma between break and shit at first.
Perfect description
My neighbors are gonna love this one
Bunny Ain’t No Kind of Rider is so nostalgic for me. Being in middle school at the time, being up all night talking to my crushes on AIM. Good times lol.
relatable
A grand achievement of modern music. Kevin Barnes is one of the greatest songwriters in the 21st century. At 42 years of age he comes off as more youthful than most 20 somethings. Shine on.
Craig Harrison truly dedicated
You could not be more right--I love Barnes artistry. He seems to have an unlimited well of brains and talent from which to draw.
Great comment
@craig harrisons I sucked bro off 😒 😑 😪 😕
He was 33 here though
Saw them live playing this from start to end in order, in 2007, with all the props, like a fucking sideshow operetta, IN MONTREAL. Unforgettable.
Saw the same in Manchester, UK in Oct 2008 :)
I saw them at the Hollywood Bowl, but they did half Hissing Fauna and half Skeletal Lamping, still simply unforgettable. I believe that is when the keyboardist Dottie got proposed to on stage as well!
@Gzus Kreist why are you here then? got nothing better to do?
Those shows were insane. Good memories fo sho
think i saw them live around that same time frame, 2009, was the craziest show ive ever seen! man in tiger head giving upside down mock felatio to jesus wearing a diaper, and all these priests with pig masks? it was crazy...they are very interesting indeed.
This record saved my life in 2007.
crazy/same
Amen
This record saved my life in 2020 💚
i was going cold turkey with help of this album, and i make it, back in 2011, but now im in same shit
Fuck it’s saving my life (again) currently
My dad plays this album in the car sometimes, it’s always a good day when he does, puts us all in a good mood :)
congrats you have a fucking cool dad!
Yeah.Your Dad is awesome.Do what he tells you.
I played this album for my Dad and he liked it too!
Learn a lot from your dad.
dude, your dad is the shit!
This album does everything for me. It cures my insomnia and depression episodes. So underrated.
00:00 - Suffer for Fashion
03:01 - Sink the Seine
04:05 - Cato as a Pun
07:07 - Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse
10:26 - Gronlandic Edit
13:51 - A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger
18:47 - The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
30:40 - Bunny Ain't No Kind of Rider
34:31 - Faberge Falls for Shuggie
39:02 - Labyrinthian Pomp
42:24 - She's a Rejecter
46:27 - We Were Born the Mutants Again with Leafling
good album!
Thank you sooo much ❤
This album was awesome.
Thanks Of Montreal.
"The past is a grotesque animal" is gold.
1. Suffer for Fashion 0:00
2. Sink the Seine 3:00
3. Cato as a Pun 4:04
4. Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse 7:10
5. Gronlandic Edit 10:26
6. A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger 13:51
7. The Past is a Grotesque Animal 18:49
8. Bunny Ain’t No Kind of Rider 30:40
9. Faberge Falls for Shuggie 34:31
10. Labyrinthian Pomp 39:02
11. She’s a Rejecter 42:28
12. We Were Born the Mutants Again with Leafling 46:27
Good
graciela
Thank you!
TOP POST IS THE DESTROYER
15 years later, and this still remains my favorite album of all time. To this day, this albums understands me better then most people do. Thank you for still being there all these years.
absolute facts lol, only good thing my ex ever did for me was introduce me to these guys
Brilliant
From the Elephant 6 days to now, Kevin and co. have seen me through much of my adult life, and they feel like old friends. But _Hissing Fauna_ dug its claws deep in my soul. It's my existential angst wrapped in a pretty bow.
I know some elephant 6 fans don't really like them now since they changed after they left, but I personally love Of Montreal new and old
Their elephant 6 works are great, their post elephant 6 works are great
What else to say?
How come of Montreal understands my feelings better than I do like I can't describe how I'm feeling half the time and then I listen to them and look at a lyric and realize "Wait that describes how I'm feeling right now perfectly"
God this album is basically perfect, even 14 years later. Maybe especially so.
Couldn’t agree more 🍄
I found of montreal when I was 14. I listen to this album every time I get my heart broken. Cheers to time #3 bois
2:57-3:00 That transition from that song to the next one. A pretty creative way to arrange songs in an album if you're listening to them in order.
also the next transition at around 4:00 always gives me chills tbh
I thought it was the same song
This is easily one of my favorite 15-20 albums ever.. for context I'm typically more an indie rock guy, my favorite band of all time is Modest Mouse. I was a metalhead as a teen, that's what got me playing guitar in the first place. I still listen to all the music I did when I was younger but the nostalgia I feel when I play this album is unmatched. Takes me right back to such an exciting time in my life.
Same 🍄
Same. MM is my definitive favorite. This album reaches such a depth in its progression. Magical
I listen to this every night as I fall asleep
One of the greatest albums ever made.
I don't even doubt it anymore. This album helped save my life. Words do it no justice.
this album hit different
This album was with me during a very impactful stage in life. This is a great job, sounds even better in '21. Hats off.
=One Love=
-A
Just found this band 3 days a ago. Best day I've had in 4 weeks.
I've been to a bunch of shows and this album was this band. Unique and incredible on acid haha nobody did it like them
Defintely listening to this next time I drop
Kevin Barnes is the best songwritter ever! I just wanted to see them live here in Brazil. I would do everything to see ofm playing ;---------;
Manassés Cohen porra brasileiro não perde a chance né KKK
É difícil ser um dos poucos fãs de ofm aqui no agreste KKKKKKK
Manassés Cohen mano pra mim é difícil ser um dos únicos fãs de Of Montreal no Brasil KDKDKCKC foda
Eu nem sonhava que ia encontrar gente que gosta de of montreal no planeta, imagina exclusivamente no brasil KKKKJ
Manassés Cohen pois aqui estamos desolados e sem esperança de ver o Kevin MSKDKC
I'll never forget when I first heard it September last year. Must've listened to it like 50 times until now lol remarkable
This was the first album I heard of "Of Montreal", been a fan ever since. Listened to all the albums, and I still love this album more than any other, because I played this album more than any other album out there.
I was writing a book that no one cares about or maybe could rate to, so I just deleted it all and will say this: while this is not my favorite Of Montreal album, this is one that holds great meaning for me. That is all. I appreciate the art that I can never make given breath and life for others such as myself to enjoy.
Thank you.
what's your favourite?
I really enjoyed Sunlandic Twins, Aurete Gloom, and Lousy with Silvian Brair. But I also went through a big Skeletal Lamping phase...It's really hard to pick one XD Satanic Panic in the Attic is also up there. It really depends on what I'm feeling that day. I really appreciate the Eno tones of AG, and the return to the 60s sound (almost) in LwSB. But Sunlandic Twins...I don't think I ever get tired of that album XD @@tissilix
Kind of a cheat, because I really like a lot of their albums (Cherry Peel is good, too. I sadly wasn't able to get into The Gay Parade much, but maybe I should revisit it?)
you shouldnt have deleted it bro. do you have a backup anywhere? id love to read your work
@@unicornrecords3691 Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't mean a literal book. I was just writing a little novel in the comments and decided to cut it down to what mattered and what was worth saying. But it's kind of you to offer!
Seeing them do this in full at Music Tastes Good on the 10th anniversary is one of my fondest concert memories - like seeing a massive symphony. I don't think Kevin Barnes hit a wrong note all night.
I genuinely love this record. So many years and still great!
simply one of the greatest albums ever made
Marvelous album! Greetings from Poland!
czesc!
so happy there are fellow oM fans in Poland :) I was born in the US but first gen
Found this in probably the oddest way possible, via a CD that I saw and decided to pick up randomly off the street.
God bless that random CD on the street lol
"I am satisfied, hiding in my friends apartment, Only leaving once a day to buy some groceries" - Kevin barnes practicing lockdown and social distancing in 2005
Gay
Wish I could do this forever.
Hot
It’s rad this album is on here! But would be way cooler if ads didn’t pop up in the middle of the songs, I mean come on guys lol
tbh I’ve just started listening to this band like 3 months ago, and it has filled a whole I didn't know I had. I've said it to my friends but I'll say it here again. Nothing would ever be enough for my ears. The music does everything I like and that I used to search in different artists, but here I just have it all. Don't get me started on the lyrics. I feel like every song I've heard so far speaks to me and says so many interesting things. If I had to choose just 1 artist to listen to till the end of my life and give up everything else, I'd choose to just listen to of Montreal
0:00 Suffer for Fashion
3:00 Sink the Seine
4:05 Cato as a Pun
7:08
Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse
10:26 Gronlandic Edit
13:51 A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger
18:47 The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
i'll continue..
It’s been a year 🥲🪂
I found about this through some random person on discord. The internet is truly a magical place
always been a favorite. ive purchased this album 3 times. i wasnt very responsible with CDs, much less anything else, in my twenties. this brings back so many bittersweet memories. will be my kayak soundtrack tomorrow. much love
Just bought tickets to see them in November, such a great album
One of the greatest albums ever made
Incredible
Thanks for the memories Kevin and co. Love ya
great album
Though they have much other great music, this album is just genius--the writing and music are phenomenal.
Incredible album x
Truly brilliant
ooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH how I love this one!!!!!!1
I LV U KEVIN
SUCH A BANGER
only the best ever
Amazing
The visualizer is so pretty thoooo
Top 5 albums for me
fauna mentioned
I mean, turn the kick into 808ish and add more reverb on everything and BOOM, It would be a trendy synthpop. What a timeless album this is.
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is my life story
same
Is my love for this band too obvious haha
This album is an anti-depressant
"time for a career" - MGMT after hearing this record
Andrew and Kevin are actually really good friends! They had a side project for a bit and Andrew played at some Montreal shows here and there
@@OliveAmanita2682 Nice! I love both bands.
what they sound nothing alike
@@doofus_dummy i agreed with you but as i read this comment 41:30 hit, which sounds more like Oracular Spectacular than Oracular Spectacular. I definitely see the influence - don't mind me commentin a year after lol
@@shawn2641 listening with this in mind, some parts actually do sound like they wouldnt be out of place on oracular spectacular, or even congratulations and stylz unlimited. overall i still think their approach to songwriting and overall sound is pretty different, but i definitely hear the similarities more than when i posted that comment.
the time to pretend ep was released 2 years or so prior to this album though, so its a little unfair to claim it made their entire career. however since andrew and kevin apparently are friends and collaborators, they have probably both gotten inspiration from each other
Met Barnes in a guitar store in Tucson once. Mentioned that he was on a foxygen song and later felt bead for not talking about his own music. Fml
On the other hand she's a rejector just sounds like me oh myra from the show brass eye on the episode decline I believe it is; so I don't feel that bad... lol
Listening at half speed ^.^
I'm hearing stars sparkles magic & the rest
Thanks /mu/
Anyone watching in 2011?
anyone else watching in 2021?
i am :)
HOW DID U WATCH THIS IN 2021 9 MONTHZ AGO LMAO
watching this in 2020 part 2
@@lockie4595 mood
Bought this 15 years ago or so
Still it sounds good and it s à pleasjre rediscovering it
we're always connected by underground wires...
this shit a banger
Beyond facts
Amo/sou. 💙
Oh to be 16 and listening to We Were Born the Mutants Again with Leafling while high af with my friends again.
Wow this is fucking good
fun
nice
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❤️💛❤️😀
34:00 my SO needed to tell a woman this today.... I met her, they had had sex, now I'm painting her portrait.... Very strange.... (Edit) TY BTW!!!
nothing can defeat ye. no death, no ugly world.
Oh
This the shit Cool
Just ... yeah just...
I think I missed the early bird rerelease :(
david bowie and syd barrett's love child
Album mt foda
😌😌😌
reminds me a lot of lemon demon
brOOO i waz BORN in 2007. this waz meant 4 me bro /hj
but anyway this iz my fav album by themmm
wow, you are making this 22 year old feel like a grandpa
@@dustinday4188 hm?
@@dustinday4188 wait til ur almost 26, fat, and even more depressed than before
Wait until you were born in 2004
11:00
instant classic, was super happy to play a show - opener - with them
wonder if they ever listened to portuguese cult artist named António Variações
gotta check him out now, thx 😊
@@1Piegus let me know what you think ;)
I miss Fred.
naruto music
W h u 13 0 b-p-m?? Its faster
Grotesque is a French war
playing fortnite in 2005 oml