Despite what that title alludes to, this tMG record doesn't have the magic of previous releases.
The Mountain Goats // Goths
by Nick Warren5/24/2017, 12:00 AM
The strength of the Mountain Goats will always rest solely on the shoulders of John Darnielle. His brilliant lyricism and idiosyncratic vocal delivery tells a story like no other living person can.
Allison Crutchfield // Tourist in This Town
by Nick Warren2/15/2017, 11:00 AM
Front to back, it's a gorgeous record, full of variety and gushing honesty.
Bob Mould // Patch The Sky
by Nick Warren4/13/2016, 2:45 PM
Patch the Sky sees the former Hüsker Dü frontman in peak form, articulating punk and power pop with stellar precision.
Watch Kristen Schall Play Natalie Imbruglia in Mikal Cronin's "Turn Around"
by Alex Bieler5/8/2015, 3:30 PM
The Kurt Braunohler-directed music video takes Imbruglia's video for "Torn" and adds a dash of crazy.
Titus Andronicus Signs to Merge, Announces 29-Track Album
by Alex Bieler4/30/2015, 7:40 PM
The New Jersey-based punk-rock band will drop a five-act rock opera entitled The Most Lamentable Tragedy July 28.
Death Cab for Cutie, Mikal Cronin, and Tame Impala Release New Songs
by Alex Bieler3/11/2015, 9:00 PM
A trio of musical acts drop new songs in advance of upcoming 2015 albums.
Mikal Cronin to Release New Album in May
by Alex Bieler1/27/2015, 9:30 AM
MCIII, the rocker's third solo album, will be released via Merge Records May 5.
The Mountain Goats Announce Professional Wrestling-themed New Album
by Alex Bieler1/21/2015, 2:40 PM
Beat the Champ, the Mountain Goats' 15th album, will be out April 7, 2015 on Merge Records.
