Satanic Panic in the Attic [Orange/Black Swirl Vinyl]

Of Montreal: Kevin Barnes (vocals, guitar, piano); Dottie Alexander (flute, clarinet, keyboards); Nina Barnes (bass); James Higgins (drums, samples).Personnel: Andy Gonzales (guitar); Heather McIntosh (cello).Recording information: H.Hare Studio (08/2003-01/2004).From the opening synth handclaps and dual lead guitar harmonies of "Disconnect the Dots," the first song on Satanic Panic in the Attic, you know you are in for a different Of Montreal. Working on his own, save for a few helping hands on occasional strings and vocals, Kevin Barnes has crafted Of Montreal's most focused and powerful sounding record yet. Fans of the bursting-to-the-seams arrangements of the past may feel a bit let down by the stripped-down sound at first, but once you get past that feeling, the beautiful melodies and thrilling, immediate sound of the record are sure to reel you in. Besides, it isn't like this is a Matchbox Twenty record. Barnes is still as surreal lyrically and musically inventive as ever. Instea