None of the songs on the 2020 or 2021 “Jordan Lake Sessions” are new, but this production showcases revised, often jazzy renditions of the band's most loved tracks. At the end of the song Darnielle laughs about the fact that "we've been singing about plagues for a long time." The band brought authenticity to the reality of the pandemic with dark, resonant humor. The interaction is organic and something that will easily inspire affection for the band in their listeners.Īnother recorded exchange from the “Jordan Lake Sessions” happens on the first track of Volume 1, "The Plague." This album was released on December 11, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of my favorite examples of the raw feeling of the live recordings happens on the twelfth track of Disc 2 to “Jordan Lake Sessions Volumes 3 & 4.” The song is called "Never Quite Free" and, as Darnielle and the group wrap up, listeners hear Darnielle and another band member discussing how the music should be played for the next song. The in-between commentary makes the audience feel that they are in the studio with the band. These albums are extensive live recordings of The Mountain Goats' songs between songs, the band chats, explains the meaning behind some of the songs, and makes general comments about the pandemic and life. Most recently, The Mountain Goats have released the “Jordan Lake Sessions: Volumes 3 & 4” following “Volumes 1 & 2 ” that came out last year. Darnielle formed The Mountain Goats in 1991, and the band has been producing music ever since, releasing a new album close to every other year. The Mountain Goats have been composed of various members over the years but have always been led by singer-songwriter John Darnielle.
George Fox University (GFU) students might relate to the complex themes the band's songs explore and the Christian undertones that run through The Mountain Goats' music. By no means an unknown band, The Mountain Goats are most often referred to as an indie rock band, but their music tends to fall into multiple genres.
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