album · April 23, 2001

Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse

of Montreal

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The 2001 album Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse finds of Montreal at a transitional point, leaning into the experimental tendencies that would define their later work. The album is a dense collection of songs that blend lo-fi psychedelic pop with a distinct sense of art-school weirdness.

• Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies was released on April 23, 2001, by Polyvinyl Records.
• The album was released during a period when of Montreal was developing its signature sound, bridging the gap between their earlier twee-pop material and the more expansive, orchestral arrangements of subsequent albums.
• This release is notable for its integration of diverse instrumentation and Barnes's increasingly abstract lyrical themes.

of Montreal is the psychedelic rock project of Athens, Georgia's Kevin Barnes. The project has released a string of critically acclaimed albums known for their experimental production and surreal lyrical content.