The Mountain Goats released two albums in 2020: Aprilâs
Songs for Pierre Chuvin, which Darnielle recorded alone on his boombox, and Octoberâs
Getting Into Knives. In July, they joined fellow North Carolinians Superchunk, Iron & Wine, Hiss Golden Messenger, and more in covering their favorite songs for a compilation to benefit the Carrboro, North Carolina, music venue Catâs Cradle.