Father John Misty "Fear Fun"

Do you Fear Fun? Then have no fear because there’s none to be had here. What sounds like “Funtimes in Babylon” might be another day in the life of Mickey Avalon, but he takes it down a few notches. Nothing can be further from fun than the circumstance that is present in “Nancy from Now On,” the holocaust, and the final verse reminds me of Night by Elie Wiesel. If I had said that “I’m Writing A Novel” would you be interested in reading it? This has to be the lightest in sound and lyrics; the best chance at having fun so far. While “O I Long to Feel Your Arms Around Me” sound most like his former band Fleet Foxes. “Misty’s Nightmares 1 and 2” consist of envious exes appearing from a mirror overlooking the city and colour. Maybe it was his past mistakes, or karma coming to haunt him, seeing as he was the “Only Son of the Ladiesman.”  “Someone must console these lonesome daughters,” and isn’t it like one to take advantage of them in a vulnerable time? Oh wait, that’s a Ladykiller! From the reference, Andy Williams was proclaimed to be “womankind’s first husband” whom also “left behind a legacy of ruin.” To change the subject, “This is Sally Hatchet,” but to change the mood may not be as simple seeing as “The longer it keeps raining the more she has to struggle to maintain a wonderful time.” The song may be dreary, but its beatle-esque tones may perk you up. If you want to criticize this song feel free, “Well, You Can Do It Without Me,” and as for my favorite verse, it’s after number three. “I’m Learning To Love The War” is downright depressing, and it is optimism that is being rationed as he contemplates the cost of a record at first verse, but “I'll just call this what it is/My vanity gone wild with my crisis/One day this all will be/Now sure hope they make something useful out of me.” The country-flavor on “Tee Pees 1-12” is much more apparent on this cut, and the instrumental breaks and violin may be its best assets; besides the lyrics. My Favorites: Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings, I’m Writing A Novel, This is Sally Hatchet, Well, You Can Do it Without Me, Tee-Pees 1-12, Everyman Needs A Companion.