The Mountain Goats Follow Their Fearless Leader’s Muse
The Mountain Goats don’t go all in on a 1990s grunge-inspired record, but instead look back on that period with a fresh perspective.
Patrick Gill
Patrick Gill is an Ohio native, where he lives with his wife and children. He has a passion for music and previously wrote for the online publication Lost at Sea. He works for a local non-profit focused on making higher education more accessible and actively volunteers in the community.
The Strokes’ ‘Reality Awaits’ Feels Quite Impersonal
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Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit
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Dry Cleaning Take a Small Step in the Right Direction
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