Description
Finally, the story can be told. In early March 2020, The Mountain Goats came together to create not one, but two albums. This time, they collaborated with Matt Ross - Spang, the charming Memphis prodigy who engineered an album and won everyone over with his gentle humor and old - school sophistication. The Memphis album, Getting Into Knives, released in October 2020, is bright, bold, and full of rich and vivid colors. The Muscle Shoals album, Dark in Here, launched on June 25, 2021, is quieter, smokier, yet with deeper textures and intensity. When discussing the direction of Dark in Here, John used the word 'wild', which truly captures the essence. It's not wild in a reckless way, but like something undomesticated and untamable. It's as wild as nature's unchangeable force, reclaiming any neglected space, whether in Muscle Shoals or on the Kola Peninsula. It's wild like a whale, a powerful animal, or a virus that wakes up, emerges from the forest, and halts the world. You can fight the chaos, but it will demand your surrender.
To enjoy Dark in Here, simply find a quiet place, put on your headphones or turn up the speakers, and let the music wash over you. There aren't any special things to do while listening; just relax and let the emotions of the songs soak in. As for maintenance, if you have a physical copy of the album, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent damage. And if you're streaming it, make sure your device has a stable internet connection. Don't worry about using any technical skills; just let the wild and intense music of Dark in Here take you on a journey.
