So yeah, just recently got into The Mountain Goats with their new release "Heretic Pride". I am loving the hell out of it, and I was curious to see if anyone could recommend me something similar to it. Similar in a sense of minimalistic instrumentation, great lyrics, unique sound; that's what I'm looking for.
Bands I'm already aware of that do this:
Les Poisson Rouges
The Decemberists
Iron and Wine
Owls
Also, I'm considering buying the new Portishead album, can anyone tell me what the band is like because it will be my first venture into their music. Thanks.
Peace.