The Coroner's Gambit
The Mountain Goats · 2000
43 min · 16 tracks · indie folk
Lyrically rich storytelling collides with lo-fi instrumentation, creating an intimate yet expansive sonic landscape.
The Coroner's Gambit is an album by The Mountain Goats, released in 2000. Lyrically rich storytelling collides with lo-fi instrumentation, creating an intimate yet expansive sonic landscape. 'The Coroner's Gambit' is notable for its critical acclaim and has been recognized by various music publications as a pivotal work in indie folk. It helped solidify The Mountain Goats' status within the genre and laid the groundwork for future albums that would explore even more complex themes and narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Coroner's Gambit sound like?
Lyrically rich storytelling collides with lo-fi instrumentation, creating an intimate yet expansive sonic landscape. Rooted in indie folk.
What makes The Coroner's Gambit by The Mountain Goats notable?
'The Coroner's Gambit' is notable for its critical acclaim and has been recognized by various music publications as a pivotal work in indie folk. It helped solidify The Mountain Goats' status within the genre and laid the groundwork for future albums that would explore even more complex themes and narratives. Released on October 17, 2000, 'The Coroner's Gambit' was the Mountain Goats' first album for 4AD, marking a significant step in their career. At this point, frontman John Darnielle was transitioning from the raw, home-recorded sound of previous albums to a more polished production style while still retaining his distinctive narrative-driven songwriting.
How many songs are on The Coroner's Gambit?
The Coroner's Gambit has 16 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jaipur 3:13
- 2 Elijah Standout 3:07
- 3 Trick Mirror 2:39
- 4 Island Garden Song 2:27
- 5 The Coroner's Gambit Standout 2:55
- 6 Baboon 2:16
- 7 Scotch Grove 1:37
- 8 Horseradish Road 2:28
- 9 Family Happiness 2:57
- 10 Onions 2:15
- 11 "Bluejays and Cardinals" 3:03
- 12 Shadow Song 2:45
- 13 There Will Be No Divorce Standout 2:51
- 14 Insurance Fraud #2 3:02
- 15 The Alphonse Mambo 2:44
- 16 We Were Patriots 2:39
Release Date
October 17, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 6 sec
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