Why it's the song of the week: John Darnielle is a lyrical master, of that we can be sure and Damn These Vampires is a fine example of that.There is a lot to be said about his lyrics, much more than can be said here but Darnielle is definitely a writer who "writes about things" whether it's a disintegrating relationship in "Tallahassee" or drug addiction in "We Shall All Be Healed". However, Damn These Vampires, while likely metaphorical, is a song I'm hesitant to discuss in this way. Darnielle is probably writing about something other than mere vampires but I also feel that he's the kind of writer that might just write a song that is just about vampires. As such, take it as you will but give this song a listen.
Best lyric:
Feast like pagans
Never get enough
Sleep like dead men
Wake up like dead men
And when the sun comes
Try not to hate the light
Someday we'll try
To walk upright
Bottom Line: The whole of The Mountain Goats discography deserves a listen but "Damn, These Vampires" is a good a place as any to start.
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