I Only Listened To the Mountain Goats
I’ve got sugar in the fuel lines, both of us do.
My thoughts on The Mountain Goats’ All Hail West Texas and Tallahassee (both released 2002.) Subscribe for more!
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Timestamps:
intro – 0:00
All Hail West Texas – 2:02
Tallahassee – 19:00
final thoughts – 36:38
thanks for watching! – 41:10
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@abigaildevoe
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
what was your favorite band in college? comment below
@murdockreviews
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Thanks Abby.
This album had a much bigger impact on me than OK Computer.
@woodlandtraveler1277
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
awesome stuff. hail satan!
@J-Loe
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Sweden is a high point for me.
@J-Loe
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Chile De Arbol was my entre
You can’t know how relieved I am that you didn’t start with their later npr stuff.
When I saw him live I asked why he didn’t do any of his Casio songs then expressed my horror when he told me he gave it to his niece.
@SAMSON...
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
This video is beautiful, it was the first of yours I've seen. Deserves MUCH more attention.
@bowjohnton6427
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
I LOVED THE MOUNTAIN GOATS!!!!!!
@grabham59
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Only just caught up with this one…and now I'm crying.
Never, ever, be afraid to be you.
And of course 26 year old AD is made up by the experience of who 18 year old AD was. And that will keep on happening as you grow.
Awesome video
Hugs to you.
@ramoncarrasco2208
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
TITLE FIGHT?!?!
@mlewis49
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
What the British have for Boy Scouts is Boy Scouts. The British version of the Boy Scouts began in 1908, 2 years before the American version.
After this episode of your vlog, I looked up The Mountain Goats on YouTube. I like 'em.
@scootinand
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Fantastic video. Appreciate an occasional break from format; makes it extra special.
@reteipdevries
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
I stopped listening when that drummer joined.
@yj6064
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
when mod month part 3
@goldustbutfish
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
There’s always something so emotional talking about albums that bring back memories of any kind. Whether they be happy, sad, angry or otherwise, you can’t help but feel something.
@tinychimp09
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
The most insufferable voice in music
@michaelshiflett4835
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
You’re absolutely the best at this!
@frankthorne11
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Hey did you get to see The Damned this tour?
@frankthorne11
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Mountain Goats remind me of Phil Ochs
@frankthorne11
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Thank you for something else to hear.
@alexsmith9617
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
For as F-d up as current America seems to be, I have noticed that quite a number of content creators like yourself have been moved to be blatantly and painfully honest. It took a lot of courage and effort to complete and post this episode. Thank you ❤️👍🏼
@erickent4248
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
I don't like the Mountain Goats, I went to a concert by them, not knowing who they are, expecting to see some goats, but instead it was just a skinny guy with a guitar, with oversharing diary entry sort of songs. I kept thinking, I don't know you like that, John. As you pointed out Mark Kozelek also writes like this where nothing is hidden by idiom or allegory. Not my favorite writing style (at least from a stranger). But I understand them more from watching your video, and get why you love them.
@cpottervlog8122
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
I always interpreted the end of Tallahassee as them dying in the house as it burns down
@phrankyou
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Woaaaaah. Going to Alaska as the intro, hey? Deep cuts!
@nathancoutts9679
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
“Big feelings”, this resonates. Thank you for sharing it with us. Be messy 💜
@BungleJoogie68
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
No Children pretty much sums up where my headspace generally is.
@o.m.g.2235
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
HOLY FUCK IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE FOR SO LONG IM SO HAPPYYYYYY
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH AND I LIVE YOUR VIDEOS THANK YOU SO MUCHHHH
@iamegorsmith
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
wow, thank you so much for sharing this abby. this is hands down my favourite review you did spare the exile on main street video. i learn so much about music when watching vinyl mondays (or fridays) and i especially love when you talk about more obscure music, like in this episode. i’ve never heard of the mountain goats before but their music just happened to be so up my alley. it really saddens me that some really good episodes of yours don’t get enough love, so i’m almost writing this to just boost the video’s numbers. don’t stop making passion projects like this, no matter whether they are successful or not. someone out there will treasure them
@nathanielcohn9073
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Fantastic video. Thank you for putting the spotlight on Tallahassee and All Hail West Texas. They're amazing records and very dear to my heart. Like yourself, I fell hard for The Mountain Goats, but it happened later in life for me. The Mountain Goats were literally my divorce music. John Darnielle's words hurt like hell to hear because they were so real and unsparing. John never gave his song protagonists a single excuse for their actions. Still, it was obvious his lyrical dissections came from a place of understanding and compassion. My ex and I didn't quite get to the point of burning a house down with us inside it, but I still needed that hard truth back then. I'll always be thankful for Sweden, Tallahassee, West Texas, We Shall All Be Healed and The Sunset Tree for seeing me through that time.
Also, while I love your regular content, please make more videos like this too.
@JaunGuy327
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 pm
I was having a really bad day today and this video really helped me. I have struggled with depression the past few years. In these dark times from being constantly sad and alone I have realized how deep my outlook on life is. I find beauty and sadness in every little thing in a way I cannot describe. I feel like you’re the only person I have seen in my life that has a similar feeling and experiences like I do and a similar outlook on life. I find it motivating to know that you exist and how good it gets. And I just wanted to thank you for existing keep being you.
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