of Montreal

Introduction

Kevin Barnes, the madman/genius/spaz behind of Montreal, might have the craziest career path in modern music. No one could've predicted 14 years ago that this Athens, Georgia-based geek would break from the lo-fi, '60s-obsessed Elephant 6 aesthetic and strap on a glammy persona featuring falsetto Prince squeals, Bowie-esque thespian bellowing, and a freakily theatrical stage show rivaled only by Lady Gaga and the Flaming Lips, with music at least partially inspired by Sufjan Stevens... This psychedelic, metrosexual White Negro is most himself when wearing multiple masks – his alienation from fashion, good taste, and common sense runs soul deep. Kevin Barnes is easily one of the most compelling musical minds in the business today. The latest album, Paralytic Stalks, is a fascinating listen, for both old fans and new.