album · September 14, 2010

False Priest

of Montreal

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indie rockalternativeart pop

False Priest, a 2010 album by of Montreal, delivered a more bombastic and dance-oriented sound, steeped in funk and R&B influences, a notable departure from its predecessor.

• The album was co-produced by indie hip-hop producer Jon Brion and electronic artist D.A. Miller.
• It reached #162 on the Billboard 200 chart.
• The album's cover art was designed by Yoshitomo Nara.

Of Montreal is the art-pop project of Athens, Georgia-based musician Kevin Barnes. The group has evolved through numerous sonic and stylistic phases since its inception in the late 1990s. 2010's False Priest marked a period of intense creative output and exploration following the thematic focus of Skeletal Lamping.