Father John Misty

As I am sitting here, in awe of this new album that Father John Misty has just released, I can't help but think about pure, creative artistry. In many cases I listen to a song, and not pay too much attention to the lyrics. I love the way just the music and the soul of someones voice can move me. With Father John Misty, it's different. His lyrics are beautiful. 

"First time, you let me stay the night despite your own  rulesYou took off early to go cheat your way through film  schoolYou left a note in your perfect script: "Stay as long  as you want"I haven’t left your bed since"

Joshua Tillman, who is Father John Misty, started off recording albums by the name of J. Tillman. Although I always had loved J. Tillmans work, he didn't. In a reacent NPR interview, he stated that he realized that his artistry of work from his J. Tillman albums was not what he had desired. To become who and what he wanted to be, he started writing and recording under the name of Father John Misty. His lyrics became somewhat comedic. One of his singles from his latest album "I Love You, Honeybear", called Bored in the USA, he calls a comedic ballad, and to stress the humor in it, he added what he thought was a almost a cruel laugh track. There is no question that this album is so much more of the real Joshua Tillman. I love this album. Not only are the lyrics humous and heartfelt, they are raw and they are honest.