The Lonesome Crowded West
In 1997, Modest Mouse released 'The Lonesome Crowded West.' A record that sounds like the American West collapsing inward.
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The Sunset Tree
In 2005, The Mountain Goats released 'The Sunset Tree.' A record that shifted John Darnielle from cult storyteller to emotional reference point.
Florist
In 2022, Florist released 'Florist.' A gentle meditation of a record that seems to listen as much as it speaks.
American Football
In 1999 American Football released 'American Football.' A record of suburban nights, unresolved conversations and melodies that linger.
Let's Get Out of This Country
In 2006 Camera Obscura released 'Let’s Get Out of This Country.' A record that framed romantic disappointment with grace, melody and emotional precision.
Zen Arcade
In 1984, Hüsker Dü released 'Zen Arcade.' A double album that quietly laid the foundations for alternative rock as it would come to be known.
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