Father John Misty - Singing Ax (2010)

Released in 2010, Singing Ax marks the culmination of J. Tillman's solo career before adopting the alias Father John Misty. Stripped-down and raw, the album revisits the sparse style of his early work, with poetic, imagery-rich lyrics and purposeful storytelling. Recorded by Steve Albini, its acoustic simplicity underscores its introspective themes, heavily influenced by Biblical language, as heard in tracks like "Three Sisters" and the title track. Songs such as "Our Beloved Tyrant" and "Tillman's Rag" highlight Tillman's melodic elegance. The closing track, "A Seat at the Table," serves as a poignant farewell to his J. Tillman moniker, reflecting on his underappreciated yet profound solo output.

Tracklist:
1-1. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Three Sisters (06:36)
1-2. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Diamondback (03:41)
1-3. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Love No Less Worthy (03:14)
1-4. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - One Task (04:33)
1-5. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Our Beloved Tyrant (05:17)
1-6. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Tillman's Rag (03:03)
1-7. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Mere Ornaments (04:45)
1-8. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Singing Ax (03:41)
1-9. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Madness on the Mountain (03:20)
1-10. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - Maria (02:34)
1-11. Father John Misty, J. Tillman - A Seat at the Table (04:07)