''Mount Righteous'' is the second full-length album by
Grapevine, Texas based band
Mount Righteous
Mount Righteous is a band from Grapevine, Texas. They play a vibrant and eclectic indie-pop with a heavy emphasis on varied instrumentation. Their sound has been described as an acoustic-punk marching band and compared to other large collectives ...
, released on their label ''Righteous Records'' on April 3, 2010. It was produced by
John Congleton of
The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase (stylized as "the pAper chAse") was an American alternative rock band formed in 1998 by producer/engineer John Congleton in Dallas, Texas, who were signed to Kill Rock Stars and Southern Records. Their albums ''God Bless Your Blac ...
.
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states that, "Each track is edgy and complex, which is something the band set out to accomplish from the outset. It is fair to say they have accomplished their goal. This album was a daring move, to make such a dramatic shift away from what we are used to hearing from them." The album is seen as a major progression in Mount Righteous' sound - from lighthearted on their first freshman release,
When The Music Starts, as well the following
Open Your Mouth EP - to a faster, wilder attitude. Their new sound has been labeled as both
anti-orchestra by Mount Righteous themselves, as well as polka-punk
in varying reviews of the album.
Track listing
#"We're Gone" - 1:45
#"When Your Paycheck Comes" - 3:15
#"Eat Your Wife And Kiss The Barbecue" - 4:44
#"We're All Going Crazy" - 2:56
#"Suburban Homesick Blues" - 2:14
#"I Think I Need A Break" - 1:39
#"Mesa Maravillosa" - 2:34
#"Wish You The Best" - 1:52
#"I Am Most Definitely Into You" - 2:48
#"Where There's A Way" - 4:01
References
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2010 albums
Albums produced by John Congleton