Father John Misty - Chloe And The Next 20th Century (April 8th, 2022) Album • Page 8

After one listen I’m not quite sure how I feel about this, which was somewhat expected based on my reaction to the 4 singles. It’s a little too lush for my taste. He’s always had that grand orchestral element, but on this record it’s almost a little overwhelming. “Buddy’s Rendezvous” is excellent though. I’m sure all of this will grow on me.

 

excited to check this out. gods favorite customer was pretty underrated i feel like, and i’ve loved the two i’ve heard from this

 

God’s Favorite Customer got great reviews on release and then disappeared completely when Year End lists came out. Such a head scratcher. Some days it’s my favorite FJM.

 

i felt like GFC was a huge hit on this forum - i absolutely loved and still do love that album, play it quite frequently. looking forward to getting into this one sometime this weekend.

 

GFC is my favorite of his

 

Yea for sure, I mean more it terms of publication year end. Felt like it faded fast. But maybe my judgement is clouded because I thought it deserved the highest praise possible.

 

Also to be clear….FJM has made 4 incredible records. I plan on giving this record every chance possible.

 

On my first listen now. Goodbye Mr. Blue completely wrecks me. (Everything But) Her Love is an instant favorite

 

"Buddy's Rendevous" is gorgeous

 

I'm a sucker for the "old Hollywood" vibe of this record, not sure if that's an accurate description but it makes sense in my mind

 

2nd listen and it’s already opening up.

 

absolutely - lots of john williams type strings already and he’s always had a laurel canyon vibe

 

This album is just too fucking depressing for me, it’s even more so than pure comedy.

 

man Goodbye Mr. Blue is EXTREMELY my shit

 

BUDDYS RENDEZVOUS WOW

 

"Kiss Me (I Loved You)" is definitely channeling "I Love You Honeybear" right? I keep hearing the latter like he's inverting it and making it sadder

 

I hear this as well.

 

He’s 5/5

 

sweet jesus this album is beautiful

 

My current ranking would be

Pure Comedy
ILYH
Chloe
GFC
Fear Fun

and Fear Fun is GREAT, so he really doesn't miss

 

man this thing is STUNNING. i wanna get more listens with it before adding it to the rankings but i could see it topping the list. the other four are as follows (honestly singing axe kinda fits in this canon too)

ILYH
GFC
FF
PC (not a bad album just a bit exhausting)

 

who played the solo on Next 20th Century? Wilson?

 

Just going to add to the praise. Reaching the end of my second listen now and it's a gorgeous album. I love how much he committed to the Old Hollywood vibe if that's what we're calling it. The Next 20th Century is pretty immediately my favorite closer of his. I can't wait to spend more time with it and really soak everything in cus I'm pretty sure this one will just get better with time. And I'm going to need to hear Lana's cover of Buddy's Rendezvous immediately.

 

Honeybear
GFC
Pure Comedy
Fear Fun
Chloe


I love the top 4. I anticipate fully loving this over time as well.

 

This is gorgeous