Influence
Neutral Milk Hotel's sound has influenced numerous groups such as Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, Beirut, Franz Ferdinand, and The Decemberists. Their songs have been covered by a number of artists including Brand New (Oh Comely), Matt Pond PA (In The Aeroplane Over The Sea), The Mountain Goats (Two Headed Boy), Kevin Devine (Holland, 1945) and The Flowers of Hell (Avery Island / April 1st)
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