After what seems like an eternity, but really is quite quickly after it was finished, Of Montreal have released the first single off False Priest. No surprise — it’s “Coquet Coquette,” the song they’ve been performing the longest off this record.

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MP3: Of Montreal – Coquet Coquette
“Coquet Coquette” has one of the sharpest guitar parts Of Montreal have written in years. The opening riff pops in throughout the song, but mostly leaves Kevin a lot of room during the verses to lament his relationship with this coquette.

There’s a lot to love in this song, but I’ve got to say that I’m most enjoying the opportunity to catch all the lyrics. Still my favorite: “Coquet coquette, you know I won’t forget how you made me cry to prove I was dutiful.” And of course, that’s to say nothing of the bold production choices. The spaced-out solo is like George Clinton getting a laugh out of twisting the knobs on Prince’s soundboard. I’m curious to see if they let BP do some of his psych-rock guitar solos during that section in concert or if they turn it into a Dottie keyboard solo.