In the Army Kid
Of Montreal · Horse & Elephant Eatery (No Elephants Allowed) [2000]
Cause I want to pick out some books
But Jen She's a librarian
and she hunts my butt to this day
Usually the bills make me stay
the night at banks so...
Sorry but you're just not my type
You know I'll walk you home anyway
Did you know I had a funny dream
and in it I was in the army
Riding to the station on the bus
Cause I want to pick out some books
But Jen She's a librarian
So it's time to get down spin on the ground
And say I want to turn the daytime into dusk
Or if you're very tired we can simply retire
and say I want to turn the nighttime into day
Sorry but you're just not my type
You know I'll walk you home anyway
Did you know I had a funny dream
and in it I was in the army.
In the Army Kid
Released on Of Montreal's 2000 album Horse & Elephant Eatery (No Elephants Allowed), 'In the Army Kid' stands as a quintessential example of the band's early indie-punk and shoegaze fusion. The track features the group's signature blend of distorted guitars, driving rhythms, and melodic vocals that defined their sound during the late 1990s and early 2000s. While the band later evolved into a more psychedelic and experimental direction with albums like Skeletal Lamping (Dig), this recording captures their raw, energetic roots. The song remains a staple of their discography, showcasing the collaborative spirit and sonic texture that made Of Montreal a prominent force in the alternative rock scene of that era.