Father John Misty
Sat 23rd August, 2025 Doors: 7:00pm
@ Leisureland
Acclaim for Mahashmashana:
“Another great, mind-bending, soul-baring, melodically rich album.” MOJO – 4 stars **** Album of the Month
“Enthralling... he’s a fantastic writer in both terms of melody and the scope of his musical ambitions.” The Guardian – 4 stars **** Album of the Week
“Another set of brilliant, beautiful songs... Tillman is an outstanding vocalist, a master of phrasing and inflection.” Uncut – 8/10
“Flushed with wit and luminous melodies, his songcraft remains an inexhaustible pleasure.” Record Collector – 4 stars ****
“His latest masterwork... An artist who is nothing if not unique, combining pastiche with originality and a healthy dose of humour.” The Times – 4 stars ****
“He’s in a class of his own... A fine addition to a growing list of impressive albums.” The Sun – 9/10
“another bold dispatch from one of America’s finest songwriters” Daily Mail – 4 stars ****
“Mahashmashana is absolutely stunning... Father John Misty has fashioned a landmark album, one flawlessly uniting style and substance.” The Arts Desk – 5 stars *****
“Full of sublime storytelling, Mahashmashana is assured, emotive and luminous... a Father John Misty album will always be life-affirming, moving and captivating.” Clash – 9/10
“Wonderful... The melodies are gorgeous and the lyrics come with that special umami of being precise yet elusive.” The Independent – 4 stars ****
“These 50 minutes of music are simultaneously momentous and sublime.” Shindig – 4 stars ****
“Mahashmashana might be his best to date, an album that ploughs a relentlessly adventurous furrow.” DIY – 9/10
“Ambitious and rich with emotion... the good Father can’t help but share words of wisdom.” NME – 4 stars ****
“Extraordinary beauty... some of his most ambitious and hefty arrangements to date.” Loud & Quiet – 8/10
“This is Father John Misty at his finest fuelled by uncompromised greatness.” Far Out – 9/10
“Father John Misty sweeps us off our feet with an album of dizzying depth and magical magnificence.” Narc – 5 stars *****
“Utterly compelling... an album that stands as one of his finest... An inspiring return from one of the most creative, interesting artists out there.” MusicOMH – 9/10
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