The Mountain Goats
"With a steady rhythmic pulse and intimate vocal delivery, their songs often build layers of tension through understated arrangements, creating an atmosphere ripe with emotion."
Quick Start
A good place to start with The Mountain Goats is…
The Life of the World to Come
2009
Career Arc
The Mountain Goats's discography from 1991 to 2023
Full discography
The Mountain Goats's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Jenny from Thebes
2023
Bleed Out
2022
Dark in Here
2021
Getting into Knives
2020
Songs for Pierre Chuvin
2020
In League with Dragons
2019
Hex of Infinite Binding
2018
Goths
2017
Beat the Champ
2015
Transcendental Youth
2012
All Eternals Deck
2011
The Life of the World to Come
2009
Heretic Pride
2008
Get Lonely
2006
The Sunset Tree
2005
We Shall All Be Healed
2004
Tallahassee
2002
All Hail West Texas
2002
The Coroner's Gambit
2000
Bitter Melon Farm
1999
Ghana
1999
Full Force Galesburg
1997
Nothing for Juice
1996
Sweden
1995
Zopilote Machine
1994
List of cassette releases by Mountain Goats
1991
Hail and Farewell, Gothenburg
EPs ()
Moon Colony Bloodbath
2009
Black Pear Tree EP
2008
Babylon Springs EP
2006
New Asian Cinema
1998
Nine Black Poppies
1995
Orange Raja, Blood Royal
1995
Songs for Petronius
1992
Beautiful Rat Sunset
Chile de Árbol
Dilaudid EP
Why You All So Thief?
Devil in the Shortwave
On Juhu Beach
Philyra
Isopanisad Radio Hour
Songs About Fire
Satanic Messiah
Songs for Peter Hughes
Singles ()
Compilations ()
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Mountain Goats sound like?
With a steady rhythmic pulse and intimate vocal delivery, their songs often build layers of tension through understated arrangements, creating an atmosphere ripe with emotion. Rooted in indie folk. Start with The Sunset Tree.
What is the best The Mountain Goats album to start with?
The best album to start with is "The Sunset Tree" (2005). It's the most representative of what makes The Mountain Goats worth hearing.
Who is The Mountain Goats for?
If you're into indie folk, The Mountain Goats is worth your time. With a steady rhythmic pulse and intimate vocal delivery, their songs often build layers of tension through understated arrangements, creating an atmosphere ripe with emotion.
How many albums does The Mountain Goats have?
The Mountain Goats has 47 releases in their discography, including 27 albums and 18 EPs.
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