of Montreal

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The rock group of Montreal came together in Athens, Georgia in 1996 with frontman Kevin Barnes. Overtime, the group’s style has changed substantially while drawing influences from 60s psychedelic sounds. of Montreal is a member of the Elephant 6 collective, an association of groups inspired by 60s pop music. of Montreal’s debut album, Cherry Peel, was released in 1997 with all songs written by Barnes. Aureate Gloom, the group’s 13th studio album, came out in March 2015 to largely positive reviews.  The members of the band have changed often since 1996 with Barnes being the only constant member.