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Father John Misty

Father John Misty

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "His music combines rich melodies with intricate arrangements that build tension and release, creating an immersive experience that captures the highs and lows of life's journey."

Father John Misty matters for his poignant exploration of contemporary disillusionment, deftly navigating the intersection of personal and societal narratives. His music resonates with an audience grappling with the complexities of modern life, providing a voice that captures both the absurdity and profundity of human experience.

Father John Misty matters for his poignant exploration of contemporary disillusionment, deftly navigating the intersection of personal and societal narratives. His music resonates with an audience grappling with the complexities of modern life, providing a voice that captures both the absurdity and profundity of human experience. By blending self-reflection with broader cultural critiques, he creates a space where listeners can find solace in shared vulnerability. His approach is marked by a theatrical sincerity that elevates storytelling into art. Drawing from a rich tapestry of folk and rock influences, he crafts songs that feel both timeless and immediate, often employing lush instrumentation to complement his incisive lyrics. The result is a sound that feels inviting yet layered, where each listen reveals new dimensions to his commentary on love, loss, and the human condition. Lyrically, Father John Misty often explores themes of love's complexities, existential angst, and societal critique through a blend of irony and sincerity. His writing oscillates between introspective storytelling and impressionistic reflections that challenge listeners to engage deeply with emotional truths while also provoking thought about the world around them.

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Discography

21 releases • 20 studio • 2005–2024

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I Will Return

I Will Return (2005)

Documented

Documented (2006)

Long May You Run, J. Tillman

Long May You Run, J.... (2006)

Minor Works

Minor Works (2006)

Cancer and Delirium

Cancer and Delirium (2007)

Isle Land

Isle Land (2009)

Vacilando Territory Blues

Vacilando Territory... (2009)

Year in the Kingdom

Year in the Kingdom (2009)

The Demos

The Demos (2010)

Laminar Excursion Monthly #8 (Procession at Night)

Laminar Excursion Mo... (2010)

Singing Ax

Singing Ax (2010)

Fear Fun

Fear Fun (2012)

The History of Caves

The History of Caves (2013)

I Love You, Honeybear

I Love You, Honeybea... (2015)

"I Luv You HB" Demos

"I Luv You HB" Demos (2015)

Pure Comedy

Pure Comedy (2017)

God's Favorite Customer

God's Favorite Custo... (2018)

Anthem +3

Anthem +3 (2020)

Chloë and the Next 20th Century

Chloë and the Next 2... (2022)

Mahashmashana

Mahashmashana (2024)

Albums ()

Mahashmashana

Mahashmashana

2024

Chloë and the Next 20th Century

Chloë and the Next 20th Century

2022

Anthem +3

Anthem +3

2020

God's Favorite Customer

God's Favorite Customer

2018

Pure Comedy

Pure Comedy

2017

I Love You, Honeybear

I Love You, Honeybear

2015

"I Luv You HB" Demos

"I Luv You HB" Demos

2015

The History of Caves

The History of Caves

2013

Fear Fun

Fear Fun

2012

Singing Ax

Singing Ax

2010

Vacilando Territory Blues

Vacilando Territory Blues

2009

Year in the Kingdom

Year in the Kingdom

2009

Cancer and Delirium

Cancer and Delirium

2007

Long May You Run, J. Tillman

Long May You Run, J. Tillman

2006

Minor Works

Minor Works

2006

I Will Return

I Will Return

2005

EPs ()

The Demos

The Demos

2010

Laminar Excursion Monthly #8 (Procession at Night)

Laminar Excursion Monthly #8 (Procession at Night)

2010

Isle Land

Isle Land

2009

Documented

Documented

2006

Singles ()

Wild Honey Never Stolen / Borne Away On a Black Barge 7"

Wild Honey Never Stolen / Borne Away On a Black Barge 7"

2009

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