Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?

of Montreal's 2007 album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? marks a move toward dense synthpop and danceable glam, blending indie rock songwriting with disco rhythms, electronic textures, and theatrical vocal delivery. Kevin Barnes's lyrics are intensely personal and confessional, exploring identity, relationship turmoil, and episodes of emotional strain, while the production pairs glossy, kaleidoscopic arrangements with moments of rawness. The record mixes punchy pop songs with a sprawling multi-part closing piece, making it a distinctive, ambitious chapter in the band's catalog.