Mahashmashana by Father John Misty reflects on the American dharma wheel hidden deep in the San Andreas Fault line that threatens Los Angeles with “The Big One” every time it turns. Lush, full, and beautiful; this song proves that FJM, who seems to want the world to think him an ascetic, refusing interviews and limelight, can deliver on being a kind of modern anchorite, crafting gorgeous, spiritual music.
