The Microphones

Mount Eerie

Phil Elverum never fails to impress me...

Despite being titled "Mount Eerie by The Microphones" it really should be called: Mount Eerie AND The Microphones. Self titled of course. Despite both being a moniker for a single man, it really does feel like a collaboration between two entirely different artists. One making their swan song while the other making their humble debut. Both just as equally talented! Cathartic, dark, warm, organic and imaginative (I'm waiting for a dreaded heffalump to make an appearance) 'Mount Eerie' ... read more

i love this man

I believe Phil releasing the Glow pt. 2 and this record back to back is enough proof that he's one of this generation's brightest songsmiths. While the Glow pt. 2 is more diverse with sounds, Mount Eerie has a much more focused and overwhelming feeling to it that requires multiple listens to fully grasp. There's so many different layers to peel away from this record; the story, the instrumentation, the effects. If the only Phil Elvrum record you've ever listened to is the Glow pt. 2, I implore ... read more