Longing to Be the Mountain is the fifth studio album by American psychedelic rock band King Buffalo. It was released on October 12, 2018 through the band's own label, King Buffalo Records. The album was recorded and mixed by the band at their home studio in Rochester, New York.
Longing to Be the Mountain is a concept album that explores the themes of spirituality, nature, and the human condition. The album's title track is a 10-minute epic that builds to a crescendo of psychedelic rock bliss. Other standout tracks include "Morning Song", "Sun Shivers", and "Cosmonaut".
Longing to Be the Mountain was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The album was praised for its ambitious scope, its lush production, and its powerful performances. Longing to Be the Mountain is considered to be one of King Buffalo's best albums to date.
| Genre: Rock. |
| Sub-Genre: Progressive / Doom / Psychedelic. |
| Catalog No: none - band release. |
| Size: 12" single vinyl record. |
| Color: black & olive. |