The Mountain Goats

American band led by singer-songwriter John Darnielle, known for lo-fi cassette-era recordings and narrative, character-driven songs.

Formed in 1991 and led by John Darnielle. Early recordings were made on cassette boomboxes; the project later released albums on labels including 4AD and Merge.

Pinhead's review praises John Darnielle's lo-fi approach on All Hail West Texas, recorded on a boombox and featuring fourteen intimate songs. The review frames the album as a turning point before the band's later signings to proper labels. The writing emphasizes storytelling, austerity of means, and emotional honesty.

For:Fans of lo-fi, indie folk and narrative songwriting