The Early Four Track Recordings

AlbumJan 16 / 200116 songs, 42m 7s
Slacker Rock Indie Pop Psychedelic Pop
Noteable

Essentially of Montreal's first recordings, The Early Four Track Recordings compiles Kevin Barnes' work prior to Cherry Peel. Don't let the title mislead you -- this album contains some of the best of Montreal songs you will ever hear. The stripped down nature of the recordings allows Kevin's songwriting ability to shine through -- providing insight and depth into his early development and experimentation with the craft. From its artwork (which features images of psychotic children in chains, mole-birds and bizarre skull creatures) to song titles describing a story involving Dustin Hoffman that is never addressed within the songs themselves, The Early Four Track Recordings is one of of Montreal's more unusual albums -- and also one its most satisfying.

7.1 / 10

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Of Montreal's The Early Four Track Recordings collects unreleased, lo-fi material from the archives of the band's vibrant and dynamic leader, Kevin Barnes.

4 / 10

Going back and re-reading the reviews of Of Montreal's The Sunlandic Twins a year after its release is a gently amusing pastime.