In League With Dragons finds The Mountain Goats exploring new sonic landscapes while maintaining the heartfelt storytelling that defines John Darnielle's songwriting. Recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville and produced by Owen Pallett, the album weaves together subtle orchestral touches, wind instruments, and delicately finger-picked guitar, delivering one of the band’s most musically adventurous records to date.
The album’s loosely threaded fantasy motifs shine through tracks like the title song and “Clemency for the Wizard King,” while singles such as “Younger,” “Cadaver Sniffing Dog,” and “Sicilian Crest” display the group’s signature narrative style. With genre-blending moments—from noir-inspired arrangements to full-blown country—In League With Dragons offers a compelling listen for long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Merge Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 04/26/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Done Bleeding
A2. Younger
A3. Passaic 1975
B1. Clemency For The Wizard King
B2. Possum By Night
B3. In League With Dragons
C1. Doc Gooden
C2. Going Invisible 2
C3. Waylon Jennings Live!
D1. Cadaver Sniffing Dog
D2. An Antidote For Strychnine
D3. Sicilian Crest
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