On his latest batch of biblically referential tunes, Mountain Goats frontman and parttime blogger John Darnielle steers clear of the awkward bleating that defines his voice at its worst—a relief for the vocally unadventurous like myself—and aims at a sound more measured, more controlled, and ultimately, more satisfying.
Reminds us of: Okkerville River | John Vanderslice | Neutral Milk Hotel