Did you ever imagine a time where the theatric glam-pop band of Montreal would compare one of their albums to a Dr. Dre track? Well, that time is now. Sort of.
According to frontman Kevin Barnes, False Priest, which is set to release on September 14, incorporates several musical elements that we are not used to hearing from the group, like deep, pounding bass. Blast some of Montreal in your car and it sounds almost like Dr. Dre, right? That’s a bit of a stretch, but Barnes says that he worked with Jon Brion, co-producer of Kanye West’s Late Registration, to enhance the record and add a little of “the low end,” as he calls it, that was so prevalent in classic hip-hop.
The band’s tenth album also features appearances by Solange Knowles and Janelle Monáe, giving the record an R&B twist while still maintaining that element of danceability we have come to expect. This slight deviation from style creates a sense of unpredictability that Barnes claims is essential in his music taste:
“We try to have these “holy fuck” moments where you’re really having your mind blown, especially if you’re listening to it on headphones.” – Pitchfork
And this album is nothing short of whimsical. With eye-opening lyrics like “we dance for miscarriages” and “now I see your face selling Chinese urine,” Barnes shows that he is a man of his word.
Did we expect anything less?