Zopilote Machine
The Mountain Goats · 1994
40 min · 19 tracks · indie folk
A lo-fi tapestry of raw emotion woven with vivid storytelling and eclectic instrumentation.
Zopilote Machine is an album by The Mountain Goats, released in 1994. A lo-fi tapestry of raw emotion woven with vivid storytelling and eclectic instrumentation. The album is notable for its raw production and lyrical depth, contributing to the rise of indie folk in the '90s. Though not commercially successful at first, it gained a cult following and has influenced countless artists within the genre, solidifying Darnielle's reputation as a distinctive voice. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Zopilote Machine sound like?
A lo-fi tapestry of raw emotion woven with vivid storytelling and eclectic instrumentation. Rooted in indie folk.
What makes Zopilote Machine by The Mountain Goats notable?
The album is notable for its raw production and lyrical depth, contributing to the rise of indie folk in the '90s. Though not commercially successful at first, it gained a cult following and has influenced countless artists within the genre, solidifying Darnielle's reputation as a distinctive voice. Released in 1994, 'Zopilote Machine' was The Mountain Goats' fifth album and marked a period of burgeoning recognition for frontman John Darnielle. Following the critical acclaim of earlier works, this album showcased his evolving narrative style and sonic experimentation within the indie folk scene.
How many songs are on Zopilote Machine?
Zopilote Machine has 19 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alpha Incipiens 1:36
- 2 Azo Tle Nelli in Tlalticpac? 3:02
- 3 Alpha Sun Hat 1:24
- 4 The Black Ice Cream Song 2:03
- 5 Sinaloan Milk Snake Song 2:14
- 6 We Have Seen the Enemy 1:53
- 7 Standard Bitter Love Song #7 2:22
- 8 Quetzalcoatl Eats Plums Standout 2:25
- 9 Orange Ball of Love Standout 2:12
- 10 Orange Ball of Hate 2:09
- 11 Bad Priestess 1:29
- 12 Going to Bristol 2:02
- 13 Young Caesar 2000 2:17
- 14 Going to Lebanon 2:29
- 15 Grendel's Mother 2:20
- 16 Song for Tura Satana 2:03
- 17 Alpha in Tauris 2:09
- 18 Going to Georgia Standout 2:15
- 19 Quetzalcoatl Is Born 2:21
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 54 sec
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