10 Greatest Lo-Fi Albums Of All Time

10. The Mountain Goats - All Hail West Texas

The final Mountain Goats album recorded on a boombox is arguably their best album. "The Best Ever Death Metal Band Out of Denton" alone merits its inclusion towards the top of their discography. 

John Darnielle's songwriting talents, honed on his handful of previous lo-fi releases, reach a zenith on All Hail West Texas. It is a devastating collection of music about lonely citizens scattered about West Texas. Although, this desolation is occasionally comforting - one cannot help but related to the persistence of characters such as Cyrus and Jeff. 

Other times, the loneliness is overwhelming. Songs like "Fault Lines" detail the dismal after effects of a once-youthful relationship that rode on naiveté. This selection of songs is the first high point for an artist whose catalogue is full of high points.