{"title":"Father John Misty","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Father John Misty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoshua Michael Tillman was born in Rockville, Maryland on May 3, 1981. He recorded extensively under the name J. Tillman in the 2000s before joining Fleet Foxes as drummer from 2008 to 2012. He launched the Father John Misty project in 2012 with the debut Fear Fun on Sub Pop Records, marking a departure from his earlier folk and indie folk work toward more elaborate, ironic, and theatrical songwriting and arrangement approaches. His 2015 album I Love You, Honeybear is widely regarded as a critical landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFather John Misty's sound combines indie folk, baroque pop, soft rock, and singer-songwriter traditions with elaborate orchestral arrangements, ironic and literary lyrical content, and Tillman's distinctive vocal delivery. His work has been widely cited as one of the defining indie folk and baroque pop projects of the 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFear Fun (2012, Sub Pop\/Bella Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Love You, Honeybear (2015, Sub Pop\/Bella Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Comedy (2017, Sub Pop\/Bella Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's Favorite Customer (2018, Sub Pop\/Bella Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloë and the Next 20th Century (2022, Sub Pop\/Bella Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahashmashana (2024, Sub Pop\/Bella Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSub Pop and Bella Union pressings of the Father John Misty catalog have been issued in extensive color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Father John Misty typically start with I Love You, Honeybear (2015). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"father-john-misty-i-love-you-honeybear-red-vinyl","title":"I Love You, Honeybear LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh new red press of Father John Misty's iconic nihilistic love story\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540799795383,"sku":"210000095417","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4393554-3316015.jpg?v=1781154310"},{"product_id":"father-john-misty-fear-fun-vinyl","title":"Fear Fun LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen discussing ‘Father John Misty’, Tillman paraphrases Philip Roth: ’It’s all of me and none of me, if you can’t see that, you won’t get it’. 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I never got to choose mine.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540799828151,"sku":"210000023706","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/11196.jpg?v=1781154309"},{"product_id":"father-john-misty-god-s-favorite-customer-vinyl","title":"God's Favorite Customer LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e4th studio album from Josh Tillman released in 2018 on SUB POP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540799893687,"sku":"210000047169","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3786880.jpg?v=1781154312"},{"product_id":"father-john-misty-pure-comedy-vinyl","title":"Pure Comedy 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure Comedy, Father John Misty's third album, is a complex, often-sardonic, and, equally often, touching meditation on the confounding folly of modern humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540851863735,"sku":"210000023710","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/98787120011.webp?v=1781154495"},{"product_id":"father-john-misty-mahashmashana-vinyl","title":"Mahashmashana 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sixth studio album by Father John Misty (Josh Tillman). 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This cassette release features highlights like \"Funny Girl\" and \"Goodbye Mr. Blue,\" confirming his knack for blending poignant lyrics with lush instrumentation. A solid choice for anyone looking to dive into contemporary folk, this album stands out for its polished production and compelling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785624858807,"sku":"210000066988","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4041864-2787537.jpg?v=1783045491"},{"product_id":"father-john-misty-mahashmashana-cd","title":"Mahashmashana CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eFather John Misty returns with \"Mahashmashana,\" his sixth studio album that promises an introspective reflection on mortality and existence. Produced by Tillman himself alongside Drew Erickson, this CD features a compelling collection of tracks, including the poignant \"She Cleans Up\" and the haunting \"I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All.\" Dive into a world where philosophical musings meet evocative melodies, available from Sub Pop on November 22, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785660870839,"sku":"210000094401","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4375158-3303292.jpg?v=1783045578"},{"product_id":"father-john-misty-pure-comedy-cd","title":"Pure Comedy CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eA CD pressed with meticulous care, Father John Misty's Pure Comedy envelops you in a world of lyrical introspection and satirical wit. 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Each side of this vibrant vinyl resonates with heartfelt storytelling, drawing listeners deeper into Misty's unique sonic tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785801150647,"sku":"210000091747","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4351780-3283223.jpg?v=1783045958"},{"product_id":"father-john-misty-live-at-third-man-records-vinyl","title":"Live at Third Man Records LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFather John Misty's \"Live at Third Man Records\" is a vivid representation of his live artistry, featuring a lunchtime performance that precedes a sold-out show at the storied venue. This LP marks the first public presentation of 'Mr. Tillman', alongside other songs reflective of his discography, effectively capturing the spirit of spontaneity inherent to Misty's work. 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