Pre‐Human Ideas

Mount Eerie

Pre‐Human Ideas

RELEASED: November 12, 2013
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Organs (From Pale Lights) 6:00 2. No Inside, No Out (Pre‐Human version) 1:51 3. I Say “No” (Pre‐Human version) 3:30 4. the Hidden Stone (Pre‐Human version) 2:57 5. the Place Lives (Pre‐Human version) 2:44 6. the Place I Live (Pre‐Human version) 3:49 7. Lone Bell (Pre‐Human version) 4:11 8. House Shape (Pre‐Human version) 4:21 9. Clear Moon (Pre‐Human version) 2:56 10. Yawning Sky (Pre‐Human version) 3:16 11. Ocean Roar (Pre‐Human version) 2:52 12. Organs (From the Place Lives) 2:38
Historical Archive
Pre‐Human Ideas is a deeply introspective album by Mount Eerie, showcasing Phil Elverum's unique ability to blend lo-fi aesthetics with profound themes of existence, nature, and human emotion. The sound is characterized by sparse instrumentation, haunting melodies, and Elverum's signature vocal style, creating a meditative experience that resonates with listeners. The album is often noted for its exploration of existential thought and the fragility of life, solidifying Mount Eerie's place in the indie music landscape.