of Montreal – UR FUN

'UR FUN' is some of of Montreal's most accessible and enjoyable work to date....
of Montreal : UR FUN
7.9 Polyvinyl
2020 

of Montreal : UR FUN

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Kevin Barnes’ of Montreal have long been a prolific indie-psych outfit, perhaps too prolific, with one idiosyncratic release after another making it harder to establish their singular style. But now, there was a whole two years between of Montreal albums, and UR FUN is some of the band’s most accessible and enjoyable work to date.

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That starts right from the star with “Peace To All Freaks”, a shining peace party for all the freaks that Barnes celebrates. An oddball and proud of it, Barnes’ psychedelics are not the indulgent & turgid seventies knock-offs that seem to be so popular these days, but a celebration. “Don’t Let Me Die In America” and kiss-off “St. Sebastian” are confetti, not trippy-for-trippiness’ sake. Barnes also has his way with lyrics & song titles, such as “Polyaneurism”, “Get God’s Attention By Being An Atheist”, and “Christina wants to try ecstasy / As a form of couple’s therapy.”

You do have to be willing to go along with of Montreal’s journey to appreciate them, but UR FUN is a compelling case for joining the journey.

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