They're definitely growing in popularity now, but if you live lyric-rich music, you'll probably love the Mountain Goats. John Darnielle, the front man, puts so much depth and emotion into every song it's unbelievable. Some of the more popular songs are This Year, No Children, and my favorite of these, Going to Georgia. I hope you like them!
I love the Mountain Goats. I saw them live about two years ago and it was actually a way cooler show than I expected...one of my favorite in a long time, actually. It took place in a church, and there's nothing like hearing 500 people yell the words "Hail Satan!" in a church as loud as they can.
I saw them live as well; the show completely blew me away. I had heard that they were great but all of my expectations were greatly exceeded. It was a relatively small crowd, everyone knew all of the lyrics, and you just got the feeling that everyone really wanted to be there : ) Also the fact that you saw them in a church is hilarious and awesome!
They're definitely growing in popularity now, but if you live lyric-rich music, you'll probably love the Mountain Goats. John Darnielle, the front man, puts so much depth and emotion into every song it's unbelievable. Some of the more popular songs are This Year, No Children, and my favorite of these, Going to Georgia. I hope you like them!
I love the Mountain Goats. I saw them live about two years ago and it was actually a way cooler show than I expected...one of my favorite in a long time, actually. It took place in a church, and there's nothing like hearing 500 people yell the words "Hail Satan!" in a church as loud as they can.
They're not exactly unknown, but I also love Bright Eyes/Conor Oberst ("Lover I Don't Have to Love", "Bowl of Oranges", "Zigzagging Towards the Light").
Also, the River City Extension song with the best lyrics (imo) is "Today I Feel Like I'm Evolving", not what I put in the OP.
I saw them live as well; the show completely blew me away. I had heard that they were great but all of my expectations were greatly exceeded. It was a relatively small crowd, everyone knew all of the lyrics, and you just got the feeling that everyone really wanted to be there : ) Also the fact that you saw them in a church is hilarious and awesome!