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The Mountain Goats perform live in The Current studios
by Bill DeVille and The Mountain Goats
November 07, 2009
The Mountain Goats have returned with their 17th album in 18 years, "The Life of the World to Come."
Photo by Chrissy Piper
Mountain Goats leader John Darnielle has earned plenty of critical and popular acclaim for his literate lyrics and homages to American music of ages past. Now, as a trio, the Mountain Goats have returned with their 17th album in 18 years as a band, "The Life of the World to Come."
Taking inspiration from Bible verses and no-frills Americana, the new album touches on themes of religion and spirituality. The Mountain Goats played the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis this past weekend with Canadian avant-garde violinist Final Fantasy.
Songs performed: "Isaiah 45:23," "No Children" and "Ezekiel 7 and the Permanent Efficacy of Grace."