Father John Misty’s sixth studio album is titled “Mahashmashana,” a reference to cremation. Religious overtones mix with the undercurrent of a midlife crisis atop his folk chamber pop.
This album cover image released by Sub Pop Records shows “Mahashmashana” by Father John Misty . sixth studio album, “Mahashmashana,” is a reference to cremation, and the first song proposes “a corpse dance.” Religious overtones mix with the undercurrent of a midlife crisis atop his folk chamber pop. And for those despairing recent events, some lyrics seem topical.
Misty, the stage name for Josh Tillman, describes himself in one song as a windbag. While that’s a bit harsh, the album will delight those who enjoy listening to music with a dictionary. Misty can be verbose or concise: Three song titles are complete sentences. Incongruous but colorful couplets come in waves, seeking answers while unsure of the question.Music Review: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ is a romantic return to mellow rock — with an ageless voiceMisty frames his wordsmithery in cinematic rock noir arrangements as dense as the lyrics. A marvelous string section underpins the lush sound, darting and swooping amid thundering drums and a pounding piano.
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