Ah, Josh Tillman... you sir are as sly as a fox... For those of you who may have not followed this whole falling out of Fleet Foxes gig (I certainly have not), Josh Tillman parted ways with the Seattle indie darlings a little while back to work on a new album. To be honest, once I heard that Tillman had parted way with Fleet Foxes, I just figured I wouldn't listen to him anymore. However, because he has put out this newest album under the moniker Father John Misty, I got this new record without knowing it was by Tillman. I immediately adored the album and once a friend pointed out that it was Josh Tillman my mind was blown. I wasn't sure how to feel; however, the music is just too good to not listen to because of petty disagreements. As it turns out, a friend of mine at one of Tillman's shows mentioned that Tillman still loves the guys of Fleet Foxes and there are no hard feelings at all.
In regards to the album,
Fear Fun, I simply can't get enough. There is an absolutely fantastic combination of instrumental ingenuity and lyrical genius that winds its' way through every track. For me, this album is just purely fun without trying to be outwardly rambunctious. I personally love "Writing a Novel," which is absolutely hysterical, as well as "Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings" ... which is well... um.... I will just have you listen to the lyrics and create your own understanding.
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