In April 2017, as part of a charity fundraiser that John Darnielle’s bowling team participated in, he offered to release a couple of never-before-heard songs, including Marsh Witch Vision:
(Spoken intro)
One, two, three, and
[Verse 1]
Break into shining storefronts
Up and down the avenue
Do six months for burglary
Get a fresh tattoo
Dad buys a PA system
I invite some friends around
Just some guys I know from town
All the normal things to do down here just bore me
What is this I see before me?
[Verse 2]
Take a job up at the slaughterhouse
Hammer in hand
Happy on the weekends
Singing with my band
And then one day we’re bound for Denmark
One change of clothes in tow
So let’s go
When the spirit moves within you, how can you resist the call?
I love you all
Marsh Witch Vision was written by John Darnielle.
Marsh Witch Vision was produced by Scott Solter.
The Mountain Goats released Marsh Witch Vision on Fri Oct 06 2017.