Mountain Time

Dream Homes

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Since his early days in the mid 90’s dispensing wails and whimpers atop the quiet-loud emotive blasts of Texas legends Mineral, and the early 2000’s more synthesized (but no less bombastic) The Gloria Record, Chris Simpson has blazed an increasingly mysterious and autonomous trail with his Zookeeper (2004-2014) and Mountain Time projects (2015-present). And while the former began as a surprising left turn of Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, The Band and The Kinks apostleship (heard best on Spartan Records vinyl reissue/compilation Saint Francis, Zookeeper (2021), and culminated in the stark, almost solo effort of 2014’s Pink Chalk — giving way to the broader strokes and John Cale meets Leonard Cohen-esque palette of the latter’s 2020 debut Music For Looking Animals — Mountain Time’s latest LP, Dream Homes finds Simpson’s storied past at once integrated and dissolved in an impossibly grand ocean of sound. Resembling little other than himself at this point (though one may hear strains of his longest-standing muses The Innocence Mission, or something like the chaotic glory of Big Star’s Third) his unmistakable croon more confident and focused than ever, Simpson leads the listener through a vast menagerie of dream-time landscapes, dropping Easter eggs at every twist and turn for future and returning Seekers, and painting a vivid picture of a creative life in full bloom.

All orders include an instant hi-quality download of Dream Homes. The first 250 orders include a free 28-page lyric book signed by Chris Simpson.

NOTE: Eco-Mix vinyl is crafted from recycled material, using compound from previous vinyl pressings and production waste. Each record is unique, with color variations that may differ from the images shown.


1. Time Has Come
2. Meet The Kid
3. Balloons/Manger
4. Dream Homes
5. Payphone
6. War Kids
7. Dead Birds
8. Been In This War (For Too Long)
9. Magi's Gift

First pressing limited to 500 copies:

• Green Eco-Mix (250)
• Red Eco-Mix (150)
• Orange/Yellow Eco-Mix (100)

Full color gatefold jacket printed on reverseboard stock with uncoated insert.

All orders include an instant hi-quality download of Dream Homes.

“He continues to write songs that move and inspire me every day. Unmissable.” — Frank Turner

“Glad to be in this world, on the good ship Mountain Time, plenty of spirit in this here boat.” — Matthew Caws (Nada Surf)

“I love Mountain Time. This new album exudes forlorn beauty.” — Tim Kasher (Cursive/The Good Life)

“A Pandora’s Box of grief, rhythm, gusts of texture, and some kind of love I want to know." — Jess Abbott (Tancred)

"Heartfelt, timeless, raw, deliberate, unfettered, unexpected, and beautiful." — Chris Crisci (The Appleseed Cast/Old Canes/Black x Sea)

“I’m so glad to hear his voice continues on and further celebrates music making that’s meant much to me and so many.” — Eric Pulido (Midlake)

“Dream Homes is testament to the power that is held in creating music not because you have to or even want to — but making music as the only sensible reaction to deeply and truly feeling life occur and pass over and through you. These are timeless songs that could easily exist in many eras. We are fortunate to have the ears to hear them today as we walk and breathe on this earth.“ — Michael Muller (Balmorhea)

"Chris's unique perspective and disarming voice have remained constant as his musical projects have shape shifted around him over the years. It makes for a fun adventure, and this beautiful new record is no exception.” — Colby Mancasola (Knapsack/Colt Wave)

“This album is a beautiful protest-song of sorts. It has Tim Buckley’s darkness, Jeff Buckley’s sense of great songwriting and Chris Simpson’s classic vocal presence. These lyrics and melodies really stay with you. This kid is in love, truly.” — Ted Stevens (Lullaby For The Working Class/Cursive)

“Once again, each album he releases becomes my favorite in a rich and varied canon. Focused yet flowing, full of melodic and lyrical perfection.” — LC Franke

“A transcendent and amazingly well orchestrated collection of songs. There’s a sense of immediate connection and directness. Just like his previous work, you find yourself in the time and place where you first heard it and yet it’s not a continuation, nor does it rely on old formulas. Massive, bright and engaging stories that leave enough room for interpretation. Headphones are highly recommended” — Brandon Butler (Boys Life/The Farewell Bend/Canyon)

“As he has throughout his career, Chris Simpson is once again pushing personal and musical boundaries with this collection of songs. Simultaneously sorrowful and joyous, these songs are all majestic and transcendental expressions of what it means and how it truly feels to be alive.” — Mischa Pearlman (Music Journalist/Author)

“Dream Homes echoes like a church you’ve been in countless times. The songs are familiar enough to channel the choruses of Mineral or the chamber sounds of The Gloria Record. Yet Simpson pours his heart out here as if the church were empty—as if to say: ‘Listen or not, I’m still here.’” — Tom Mullen (Washed Up Emo)

“Do people still have record players?” — Chris’s Mom

“In a musical climate where feigned honesty and sincerity are for sale, artists like Chris Simpson are worth their weight in gold. He’s the real deal”. —- Eric Richter (Suburban Eyes/Antarctica/Christie Front Drive)

“This is by far the most elegant project by Chris Simpson so far.” —- Christopher Colbert (Producer Extraordinaire/National Freedom Studio)

“This record truly shows Chris and his cohorts in fully-refined, beautiful bloom as experienced masters of a sophisticated yet soulful layering of perfectly balanced melodies and textures.” — Scott Hobart (Giants Chair/Rex Hobart & The Misery Boys)

“A masterful use of patience, positivity and conviction in the delivery of each word over these lush arrangements puts me on a natural high. Such a comforting listen from front to back.” — Mike Harmeier (Silverada/Mike and the Moonpies)

“A soulful, swinging heart slow dancing through a musical dream.” — Johnathon Ford (Unwed Sailor/Roadside Monument)

“Gorgeous instrumentation and melody. Smart and sincere. It has all the things I listen to music for.” — Jeff Caudill (Gameface/Low Coast)

“Chris has created something so unique, but so familiar at the same time. Wonderful songs and beautiful lyrics, wrapped in such nice and clever production. And like always, Chris delivers the music straight from his soul and into the listener’s heart.” — Júlíus Óttar (VAR)

“To say that Chris Simpson is one of the most revered frontmen of our time is not an overstatement. His voice and lyrics inspired a generation. We're lucky he's resurfaced.” — Greg Glover (Arena Rock Recording Company)

“We've always admired Chris and his songwriting. To listen to him continue to defy genre and explore new and beautiful textures with Mountain Time always brings a smile to our faces and warmth to our hearts." — Keith & Susie Ulrey (Pohgoh)

“Dream Homes is Chris Simpson's most interesting record and may very well be his best. This record is an incredibly beautiful addition to an already iconic body of work, and all I wanted to do after it played was play it again.” — Taylor Muse (Quiet Company)

Genre
Alternative, Indie Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Album Length
49:39
Release Date
October 25, 2024
Catalog Number
SPAR111
Formats
LP / Digital