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soak:
I'm a big fan of Wolf Parade, Broken Social Scene, Arcade Fire etc and I have noticed that of Montreal (possibly a Canadian thing?) gets mentioned alot during discussion about these artists which has piqued my interest in the band.

I've read on wikipedia that there is a (minimal?) stylistic shift after Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse so I'm thinking that I should start with Aldhils Arboretum. Any suggestions?

I Am Not Amused:
I'd say my first and foremost suggestion about Of Montreal would be to see them live.

I really wouldn't compare Of Montreal to any of the other bands you mentioned at all. They're a lot funkier and dancier than BSS or Arcade Fire. They've kind of got their own thing going. I really like both Satanic Panic in the Attic and The Sundalic Twins, so either of those records I would say would be a good pick up. Just don't expect really anything like BSS, Wolf Parade or Arcade Fire. If anything, I'd compare them to a 60s British Invasion band with a rhythm section straight from the 70s funk/disco era.

Tokuma:
Of Montreal is quite awesome, I actually live in Athens so I get to seem them live very often. This being their home town and all. Anyway, I would also recomend starting with The Sundalic Twins, and then Aldhils Arboretum, both are really great albums.

*Sights*:
I'm going to see them in a few months just out of curiosity (and because they are one of the few bands i like that will set a foot on this country) From what i've heard, they put on a damn good show. I'm more than a little embarassed that i only know a few of their songs, and not even the best ones at that.

soak:
Thanks for the suggestions.

I'd love to see them live but I doubt they are coming to Australia any time soon.

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