Nonpareil of Favor
Of Montreal · Skeletal Lamping (Dig) [2008]
all the misinterpretations that define
me and you
I'm thinking about you in my secret language
'cause I know you're the only one
who can help me take it easy
Now I'm happy in the head
knowing there ain't sucker in the world that's a threat to us
we've become material
it's like, hey, you were always there, just on the tip of my tongue
and I needed you to happen
yeah
and now that you've happened
And it really, really, really came true
I feel like I ought to thank somebody
So I'm going to thank you
thank you, thank you, thank you
thank you, thank you
So I'm calling your ass up at like three in the morning
saying, "wake up, young dragon, let's go get compromised,
you'll be my little ally, and you can huddle which way you choose"
Now I'm so bugged out by your paradigm kisses
how I've acted off southern hemispherical
as the gods know, I'm cracking my sweet love
I'm cracking my sweet love
I'm cracking my sweet love
I'm cracking my sweet love
Nonpareil of Favor
From Of Montreal's 2008 album Skeletal Lamping, "Nonpareil of Favor" exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie pop and electronic textures. The track features the group's characteristic layered vocals and driving rhythms, reflecting their evolution from the lo-fi aesthetic of their earlier work to a more polished, dance-oriented sound. Released during a period where the duo was refining their production techniques, the recording captures the energetic yet introspective mood typical of their discography. It stands as a representative piece of their mid-2000s output, showcasing their ability to merge organic instrumentation with synthesized elements to create a distinct sonic identity within the indie rock genre.