Each of the songs in the relatively small catalog of Jonathan Meek and the Mutes is a distinctly unique and meticulously crafted self-portrait of the songwriter and performer. And while the distorted organs and guitars, ambient spatial settings, and unconventional auxiliary instruments incite an immediate association with some of Meek’s best post-rock contemporaries, the rich tonal harmonies and literary symbolism of the lyrics reveal a depth of influence beyond any specific sub-category of pop music. ...