Father John Misty - Pure Comedy [FULL ALBUM STREAM]

[@knightbender2]

I had just turned 17 when this album came out. 5 years later I'm now 403 years old, but this album still hits me like it did day one.

[@donovandec574]

same

[@wizardmix]

These words bring me to tears every time: "Oh I read somewhere, that in 20 years, more or less, this human experiment will reach its violent end -- but I look at you, as our second drinks arrive, the piano players playing 'This Must Be The Place' and it's a miracle to be alive -- one more time......There's nothing to fear." My god if that doesn't sum up the reason for living, I don't know what does. It's not about the big things, it's about the little things, those moments that when you feel them, you know for that moment being here is worth something, if only that much.

[@Sixtybolts]

Amen.

[@pantalaemon]

let's also appreciate how this album manages to convey a really big-picture grandest-of-scales view of the human condition while, equally convincingly, sketching these tiny intimate moments for us. That's good fuckin storytelling.

[@jasonalanmoore4600]

Well said

[@zeilian]

This album is a masterpiece and one of the best albums of the last decade. Not only is it in this current crisis more relevant than back in 2017, there are actually only a handful albums which so perfectly encapsulate the societal and political turmoil of these times like Pure Comedy.

[@jamielam7918]

It took me several listens to "get" this record even as a hardcore Tillman fan. Grateful I was able to figure it out.

[@mummyjohn]

@@jamielam7918 Same. The first it didn't land much, moments here and there did but overall not so much. Now, I absolutely love the whole bloody thing. Definitely different flavour than the other albums, but similar energy...he's always Misty

[@lumburgapalooza]

"The spider spins his web, the tiger stalks his prey, We steal fire from the heavens to try to keep the night at bay" That may be the most heroically tragic line about humanity I've ever heard. I shed a damn tear. Makes me feel like we were beautiful once.

[@EminentKnight]

I guess the truth is that we were never "beautiful" and that's the point of the album. The idea that we're anything but animals with slightly higher intelligence than other animals (which isn't hard), that we actually have some higher purpose because...well, just because, is comedic. In reality, we're always just been delusional creatures in love with our own reflections, enough that we created higher entities in our own image and then claimed it was the other way around so that people could justify their self-righteous hatred of one another. Humans are assholes. But hey, at least the Egyptians worshipped cats. Shout out to North Africa.

[@rendros88]

@@EminentKnight "slightly higher intelligence" lmfao

[@lumburgapalooza]

@@EminentKnight I find inherent nobility and beauty in the futile, purposeless struggles of all life. Absurdity doesn't need to be ugly. I think papa Misty may agree.

[@conordrake2986]

Reminds me one of the Bokononist poems in Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut; 'Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.'

[@lumburgapalooza]

@@conordrake2986 _Busy, busy, busy_

[@subpop]

TRACKLIST 1. Pure Comedy (0:00) 2. Total Entertainment Forever (6:23) 3. Things It Would Have Been Helpful to Know Before the Revolution (9:17) 4. Ballad of the Dying Man (13:35) 5. Birdie (18:27) 6. Leaving LA (23:45) 7. A Bigger Paper Bag (36:57) 8. When the God of Love Returns There'll Be Hell to Pay (41:39) 9. Smoochie (45:44) 10. Two Wildly Different Perspectives (49:30) 11. The Memo (52:42) 12. So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain (57:59) 13. In Twenty Years or So (1:07:57)

[@sarahvgrey4669]

THANK YOU

[@sarahvgrey4669]

Sub pop always has the best musicians under their belt

[@hoodrat63]

They have always had that sense

[@andrewrichardson1215]

It's always been a label that's artist driven

[@padraigoconnor]

Sigur ros

[@breadmoneymusic]

*Before listening to the album* "A new Father John Misty album! I can't wait to hear some bright and colorful love songs like the last album!" *After listening to the album* "We are all going to die and our stubborn greed is causing the destruction of humanity."

[@alexfrias2985]

There's nothing to fear

[@lumburgapalooza]

We're the earth's most soulful predator.

[@zabzec1500]

we can defeat the oligarchs and their captivated red pilled neo-fa army. theyre push overs, they only need to feel accomplishment and they cry for attention

[@alexdesmall6916]

I Love You Honeybear had bright and colorful love songs?

[@th3giv3r]

Is that wrong?

[@quinnnosbod3673]

“It’s hard not to fall in love with something so helpless”- damn

[@luigiymariobrothers]

My romantic life in a nutshell

[@radnowonward]

In my opinion, one of the greatest albums ever made. Scholars will study this in the future as an artifact of The Time of Great Change.

[@Bandstand]

😆 nah

[@cristianandfriendz7903]

@@Bandstand still an amazing album

[@Bandstand]

@@cristianandfriendz7903 100% What Rachel said was too much though

[@cristianandfriendz7903]

@@Bandstand true

[@tboss8157]

This album is a middling slog and teenagers overhyping it’s very on-the-nose messaging is hilarious. Bob Dylan could do what this album does in 90 seconds.

[@nejc]

This album takes you on a ride through the time and the culture we live in, like no other... I haven't experienced such a bliss from art in such a long time.. I've always felt that someday Josh was going to make an album that would really express him and his essence... And that day is finally here. Thank you Josh for taking the time to face yourself with such honesty and for finding the right people like Wilson and Bryars and making this amazing work of art. Really appreciate it.

[@shannonakiva2993]

He constantly spits hot bars at alarming temperatures

[@MYTHISTmusic]

It got too hot, so we overthrew the system lmao

[@alanmalcheski8882]

He drips molten bar

[@ElliottsRevenge]

The Marshall Mathers of modern folk rock with less mommy issues??

[@johnspahn420]

There's a strange level of bliss that comes with hearing such a perfect and beautifully rendered commentary on our current moment in history. The care and dedication required to make this record is inspiring and the result is a relevancy that I've never experienced before in an album. I don't really want to hear anything else.

[@SensoriaMaRia]

John Spahn you win best reply. Thank you for capturing it ALL so beautifully. Maybe we do care?

I totally agree!

[@qwer8907]

really

[@cachick420]

Sounds like Josh Shuter is a 45 supporter. Bro boy, you obviously have zero clue what you are listening to so I won't waste any more of my breath on your pathetic attempt at bashing a gorgeous record and insulting a fellow Father John Misty fan. You can keep your negative opinion among yourself b/c we all know some opinions are like a$$holes... John Spahn, your reply perfectly sums up this masterpiece. It's certainly worthy of record of the year. Hail Father John Misty!

[@johnspahn420]

Josh Shuter, I think this is the perfect album for you.

[@jom9352]

I hear echoes of influences from Elliott Smith, Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young etc, great work Mr.Tillman, definitely a level above most other stuff coming out these days, in my opinion.

[@kurdtcobain2896]

Give me leonard cohen afterworld

[@livinlifetothefullest2750]

The first thing that came to mind was a young progish elton john vocals having said that it's a pretty good. Even though it is slowish that doesn't really harm it either.

[@designdefense]

I saw him preform this on SNL and I cried. I cried like a bitch cause you could tell at that moment, His attitude, his tone, his expression, him, you could tell he meant what he was singing, he was being so passionate and I couldn't help but to cry because you can feel the music. And at the end he cried and I was like wow, this was one of the Most intense powerful songs I have ever felt and heard. Pure comedy.

[@johnyeremian2899]

So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain is a stunning track. Wow.

[@frankwalline1113]

Misty saves the best for last

[@amylr3683]

You may like the Museum Pieces

[@cielant]

Hey SubPop…you really rule for posting this for free! this made me buy the LP…and look well after Father John Misty…he's your true gem! There is no other musician who is so daring and distinctive in the radicalness of his or her lyrics!

[@slockboy]

I wouldn't say no one, but yeah, ridiculously good album

[@sethbender2087]

I was in a Dallas record store the other day I mistook this wonderful sound for a sudden late career resurgence from Elton John. I'm glad I stumbled across this artist.

[@jizellemariano7181]

This album is unlike any other and there will never be one like it again. You've done it again, Mr. Tillman.

[@alexfrias2985]

Just this album alone contains what probably are the best 4 songs Papa Johnny Fog has ever written: Ballad of the Dying Man, When the God of Love Returns There'll Be Hell to Pay, The Memo and So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain. Truly a masterpiece

[@DJCarvey]

Totaly agree. The Memo has probably one of the most powerful messages in the entire album (which is really saying something).

[@sun.s_tea]

Alex Frías When the God of love returns there'll be hell to pay is my favourite track because of its last words, so i agree. Truly a work of art was given to us with this album.

[@cjefferson3]

No love for smoochie huh

[@krisananicolasrister]

Oh man great lyrics great music Thanx Father ✨🎶

[@ByTruthful]

I'm feeling a strong 9 on this one.

[@Slesaint17]

or maybe number 1 album of the year???

[@Trippze]

decent 9*

[@Captianmarshmallow]

S Mac maybe if it got more attention. The only mention ive heard of this album all year was the day it came out, my local rock radio station played The Ballad Of The Dying Man once... and as i am typing this, they just played it for the second time. Its a tragedy that this is overshadowed by the monotonous crap that is being shoveled down our throats by record companies, and music distributors (lookin at you Spotify)

[@Slesaint17]

Captianmarshmallow was referencing Mr.Melon naming this his number 1 album of the year

[@donotcallmeahipster]

I wish Wes Anderson would direct a Father John Misty music video

[@dylanriesenbeck846]

Samuel M ... holy shit

[@alix6328]

holy shit

[@damianhernandez3488]

@@anonymous-anonymous-anonymous and are you suggesting yours looks better?

[@JasonTopo]

The world is a sad place but this record makes it less painful. It gives me a feeling of comfort. Don't know why.

[@duhlike]

What do you mean you don't know why? That is the point of the record.

[@hyperuraniofilms]

Please, Lord, make people hear more music like this. Amen.

[@thewander7543]

Anyone else getting a melancholic sort of Elton John vibe on this album?

[@mgdubya27]

Big time

[@hugofonseca343]

Its suposed to

[@stevenresendes2250]

The Wander its like its sung by Elton johns ghost

[@coleminer5104]

but elton john isn't dead

[@owen1686]

"melon"cholic

[@RecoveryFlower]

and this is all i will be listening to for the next six months thank you fjm

[@Ty-13]

Recovery Flower then what will you listen to?

[@RecoveryFlower]

Ty fear fun. Back to my roots you know

[@RecoveryFlower]

ARE YOU TALKING TO ME? i was literally in a buzzfeed article two days ago

[@RecoveryFlower]

omg

[@RecoveryFlower]

THATS SO COOL WTF i didnt know if fjm was in buzzfeed or something this is such a random place to interact hahahahha but HELLO FRIEND

[@MYTHISTmusic]

This album gives me such an intense feeling. I don't know an adjective to describe it. It just makes me feel. That's all I want from music, the whole spectrum of human emotion captured in an album.... Hard to believe it's been 4 years since this came out. Looking forward to your next release, Josh!

[@couchbrothers4654]

One of the best albums of the last 10 years.

[@rumtuckskatter]

Anyhow buying this album now and thank you for making and sharing it. The album is incredible.

[@sturdychinfilms]

God damn this is great. On Ballad of a Dying Man, when the piano goes back to playing the intro and he changes up the melody into this Elliot Smith shit that comes out of no where! "in, no , time at all.....", Such a well crafted musical moment.

[@frankieg5329]

What a beautiful, mesmerizing voice

[@HomerSimpsonIsCool]

I listen to this album on the daily. It brings me immense comfort

[@benpadovano9571]

Album of the year, our generation version of the Vietnam protest era of music, Father John Misty 2020

[@larstu24]

It's refreshing to hear someone with talent. I am going to buy it today!

[@M00SE414]

Ok boomer

[@slockboy]

How much non talent have you heard

[@realnegajpeg9935]

@@slockboy 😐

[@finnmccarthy9768]

People keep saying he's writing like Bob Dylan. Without bringing opinions about the quality of said writing into it, they write lyrics in a completely different way. The emphasis here is on lyrics, yes, but this is very different to Dylan's music.

[@Yrkr785]

Finn McCarthy Dylan was never this direct with his lyrics

[@thomasiacconi5416]

@@Yrkr785 Yes, Dylan's lyricism is famous for being able to be interpreted in various ways and sometimes seem without meaning, while FJM is more direct and straight to the point. Also they don't tackle exactly the same issues.

[@philharris6392]

@@thomasiacconi5416 different times, it's easier to be more direct. Also I like to think we're a little more enlightened now so his lyrics get to the knub of our problems more acurately.

[@Ispinwebznotvinyl]

All I'll say is that if you're someone who likes to shelter yourself from the dark realities of our existence, then this is not the album for you to listen to. Also, the album is an hour and 15 minutes so it's definitely a commitment, but it's refreshing to listen to someone commit an entire album to things beyond theoretical love interests, superficial nonsense, and just strait up nonsense to actually tearing down the very fabric of our existence and how negatively we affect the world. A true artistic masterpiece!

[@patriciadunlop9677]

I’m speechless!

[@trishakahler5352]

One thing we should all agree on...his album/digital art is very visually pleasing.

[@ValeSalvatierra]

The best album of the last five years, truly, a gem that has aged brilliantly. I always come back to it, very once in a while, and it never disappoints the way some other old favorites do.

[@trutwijd]

Such a talented musician, easy voice to listen to, love when you can actually understand the lyrics.

[@atelesjr71]

I am listening thinking about Elton John's great albums from '69-'75

[@gfjdtghrthtrdhdtrhtr]

One of the best beautifull things I've ever heard in a lot of time !

[@paul_bellini]

My most listened-to album to come out in the last 20 years.

[@Scot-Tube]

This gets better with each listen btw. Pure Genius

[@danielbernas2293]

wow. simply magnificent. just wow.

[@alfredahearn5768]

Absolutely brilliant. Does any one else here early Eton John in his vocals?

[@Captianmarshmallow]

Man, this album, and FJM is so underrated, like this is one of my favorite albums of all time. (And i dont usually like calmer music, i play electric guitar, and love Punk, and Heavy Rock, and Metal....) its just crazy how he can appeal to people who like drastically different genres than he produces.

[@andrewchristiansen8621]

Was gonna go to bed but then I saw this is on youtube. You know I'm listening to the whole thing

[@sturgismom13]

I fell so hard I'm having flashbacks. Lennon's ghost is drifting around in my head now. omg Father Buying this tomorrow, listening until I die.

[@justalittleblackraincloud]

my favorite modern artist. I'm so thrilled with this album. 😁

[@matthewescamilla123]

"Bedding Taylor Swift every night in the Oculus Rift" - best album of the year Melonthony Melontano

[@TonyVileniskis]

One of my favorite albums of all time. ❤❤❤

[@yolandapiotrowicz]

wasn't sure at first but now listening to the album for the fifth time ...love it ❤😂

[@georgebegbie6725]

i listened to the first song, stopped, and went and bought the album off Bandcamp

[@multard]

The vinyl is waiting at my house but I won't be home for a few more hours. I've listened to the album probably 30 times since it leaked a couple of months ago. It's incredible. Misty is on his second truly great album in a row. Some really brilliant lyrical concepts here.

[@billholb1974]

James Dickens I have his other 2 in vinyl along with fleet foxes..defiantly will get this on wax.

[@janhenkel4459]

Smoochie deserves more attention. Reminds me of the saddest, most beautiful moments of Ween's catalogue (in part b/c of the pitch-shifted vocals).

[@willnichols2059]

ahhhh .. what have I done? I'm on mushrooms and I just stumbled upon this and now I am laughing and crying..

[@lilmoth227]

Will Nichols How can you work technology while tripping??? That's some witchcraft...

[@roxanacardenas5284]

Papa Johnny Frog, you've done it again!

[@xagatal]

I have bought all three of Father John Misty's Albums because of this channel, they include some of the funniest inserts ever; a pop-up book and hilarious lists of things to do.

[@lung_wa1240]

a talking melon called Anthony sent me here

[@aput4041]

Same

[@michaelevans6485]

Lung_Wa 12 haha

[@Victor-gb1st]

Lung_Wa 12 same

[@zalytequila]

SAME HAHAHAHA

[@milesleblanc164]

Same

[@erroneousbotch4404]

Very good chance this will be getting a few 'Album of The Year' awards

[@nacarreira777]

It damn sure should have.

[@michaelh3583]

Pre-ordered it and got it at midnight. Absolutely love it.

[@digdugfanclub]

Such a wonderful album. Thank you.

[@d-fens4878]

KZbin knows me better than my own mother...Beautiful album , thanks for the recommendation.

[@PorcupinedMike]

One of the best albums of the year!

[@imbatrossthescrub2096]

Halfway through listening to this album yesterday, I knew Melon would put this at number one.

[@madalinatb2202]

''This guy just gets me"

[@jambogroot7690]

Wonderful music. Play and repeat!

[@rtzqwe]

How is he ever gonna top this one! Masterpiece! Grammy incoming!

[@DonutUnderpants]

LOL. As if he'd get a Grammy for this. ... I don't mean to say it's bad. Rather, it's too good. Lemonade and To Pimp a Butterfly were robbed at the Grammy Awards. So will this be.

[@saturatedneowax]

title track has been stuck in my head for week now and I haven’t even listened to this in forever

[@deanhughes9777]

This is a spectacular album that i am definitely looking forward to buying on vinyl.

[@thefailofdurin9508]

Extremely soothing, to the point it really becomes a soulless album, like the world he portrays in his songs grey and unspirited.

[@T.I.M.Thirteen]

"Two Wildly Different Perspectives" is a song that would be at home along side the tracks of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John, and David Bowie's Hunky Dory all at the same time. Absolutely mind-blowing album. Also, anyone else think "Smoochie" is baby making music?

[@dianasof1a]

I love you, music bear! Can't miss you here in Portugal this year

[@astorre198]

I'm listening to this while my father is cursing the world watching television. I hate my father but I love Father John Misty. Good work, man.

[@Ibasirov]

I just came here before it got first 1 mln to say this is the best piece of music you will hear this year. I'm a bit busy, will check it out myself later. Enjoy!

[@lilmoth227]

Some of my absolute favorite songs of FJM's are "holy shit" "bored in the usa" and "honeybear" (and many more) and this album has the same theme as those songs... I'm so glad!! I'm absolutely in love with this album ♡

[@ongakubakarecords1174]

Wow, the bedding Taylor Swift in the Oculus Rift lyric is such a timeless and classic line!!

[@Benjerama]

I'm not sure if people realize you're being sarcastic..but I had the same thought haha. This album is more sermons then actual songs...but I guess that's appropriate given the name he went with.

[@LazyMasquerade]

But doesn't the lyrics perfectly encapsulate this society that craves fast-food-pop-culture? Here one minute, gone the next. More of the same to come. Total entertainment forever.

[@ambskater97]

Taylor herself heard that line and is now writing five albums about how she's a victim.

[@TheMadwomen]

It became irrelevant a few weeks ago, what with different brands of VR devices and Swift being irrelevant even when the song came out.

[@skateordie002]

Why does it have to be? Not all things are timeless. Not all things really have to be. Some artists intentionally date their work as a sort of time stamp.

[@mrgungho]

"So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain" reminds me ALOT of the material on Beck's Sea Change. Especially the ethereal synths and general mood.

[@jesselanden8400]

So glad you guys upload FJM's albums on here. Even though I bought it but I still listen to it on youtube on the regular :)

[@coolguyponus]

Halfway through the first song and I'm already onsessed with this.

[@MattieCooper10000]

I'm less than 20 minutes in and so far it's completely emotionally overwhelming!!!!

[@aubrey2m2butler]

The more I listen to this album to more I love it: I loved it before but I love it even more now. So emotional and touching.

I have no words to discribe this. Just one word in potuguese we use here in Brazil: FODA!

[@ankovastro]

foda demaaais

[@ankovastro]

tô há horas tentando pensar como botar em palavras o que eu senti ouvindo o disco e lendo essas letras e tá, de novo, foda de descrever. hah

[@ffwlpe]

Hell yeah, man. Also another word that comes to mind about this album its certainly: ducaralho! o/

[@janhenkel4459]

Also, bompracachorro.

[@abnerrufino3613]

foda pra caralho.

[@Rishiyisus]

my personal favorite album of this year

[@lyodz7035]

Bakit ngayon ko lang nalaman ang bandang ito, grrrrrrrrrr..... Wow its like Elton John and ELO

[@dmmichelledolan6459]

He is brilliant. Absolute genius ~

[@kevindolan287]

Thanks for the beautiful music.

[@SunshineClementine]

Love yahs, FJM. You always play the honest tune for me. x

[@trashman1626]

Call your dad Joshua, he's worried about you.

[@allidc123]

The ladiesman!

[@faberrante]

Gracias, sr. Tillman.

[@StillOnTrack]

This is amazing. FJM does not disappoint.

[@liminalresearch8018]

This is one of the most important albums of the decade.

[@liminalresearch8018]

Listening to is has been a religious experience, sending chills up my spine and bringing tears to my eyes.

[@TammyCosgrove-r4n]

Mind blown, whacky, interesting, emotional. 🥰😏😘

[@BlackHoon]

So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain is my favourite song ever

[@laurelprothero337]

Love ya, FJM. Come back to Rochester, NY. Missin' your dulcet tones.

[@laurelprothero337]

This album is just really exquisite and so brutally honest. Trying hard not to succumb to nihilism and despair in our current climate. Here's to the music that keeps of us here and offers us the free therapy we all need.

[@bluesguitarman1223]

Love me some father john misty, gracias for the upload

[@VendettaAllan]

it's no coincidence that "Things it would have been helpful to know before the revolution" starts @9:17 if u know what I mean

[@Beastify9pointO]

nope

[@jimmyarmiger3684]

Final draft of the constitution signed

[@irayun5547]

*Investigate 917*

[@tony6666]

VendettaAllan Bolshevik revolution?

[@danielhooven94]

I think he meant agricultural revolution.

[@erichuerta9577]

It's the misty guy's magnum opus for certain, there's no album more prophetic to come out in our time.

[@SuperMattdragon]

Thank you a lot Sir Tillman !

[@jdemocrat]

Such a beautiful and relevant work of art!

[@iamboomer.4673]

The best hour of "God is dead, We killed him" ever made.