All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade

All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade
Studio album by Of Monsters and Men
Released	17 October 2025 (2025-10-17)
Length	53:37
Label	Skarkali
Of Monsters and Men chronology
Fever Dream (2019) All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade (2025)

All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade is the fourth studio album by Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men. It was released on 17 October 2025 through Skarkali Records, marking the band's return after a six-year hiatus since their previous full-length album, Fever Dream (2019). The album explores themes of love, pain, loneliness, and connection through atmospheric folk-rock soundscapes and poetic storytelling.^[1]

Background

The album's title is derived from the closing track "Mouse Parade", which tells a surreal story of mice inhabiting a vacant house during winter. Lead singer Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir described the song as "a little bit of an odd one out," yet emblematic of the album's emotional duality.^[2]

Cover art

The cover art for All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade was designed by Jerome Curchod, with image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital.^[3] It features abstract, muted visuals that reflect the album’s introspective tone and surreal themes.^[4][5]

Reception

The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised its introspective tone and sonic evolution. When the Horn Blows described it as "the band's most introspective and sonically polished work to date", highlighting its atmospheric textures and emotional nuance.^[1] Apple Music noted the album's surreal storytelling and emotional vulnerability.^[2] Genius listed the full track lyrics and credited the band's songwriting as "a tapestry of stories, moments, and conversations".^[4]

Track listing

All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Television Love"	4:40
2.	"Dream Team"	3:08
3.	"The Actor"	4:33
4.	"Tuna in a Can"	3:06
5.	"Barefoot in Snow"	3:36
6.	"Fruit Bat"	8:17
7.	"Kamikaze"	3:32
8.	"The Towering Skyscraper at the End of the Road"	3:34
9.	"Ordinary Creature"	3:40
10.	"Styrofoam Cathedral"	3:53
11.	"The Block"	4:26
12.	"Mouse Parade"	4:34
13.	"The End"	2:38
Total length:		53:37

Personnel

Of Monsters and Men Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir – vocals, guitar Ragnar Þórhallsson – vocals, guitar Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson – drums, percussion Kristján Páll Kristjánsson – bass Ragnhildur Gunnarsdóttir – trumpet, keyboards Steingrímur Karl Teague – guitar, keyboards Additional musicians Davíð Arnar Baldursson – graphic design Jerome Curchod – cover artwork Gene Bresler (Catch Light Digital) – image design

Production Of Monsters and Men – producer Skrimsl ehf. t/a Skarkali Records – label Virgin Music Group – licensing Davíð Arnar Baldursson – layout, design Ragnar Þórhallsson – layout, design

Artwork and design Jerome Curchod – cover artwork Gene Bresler – image design Catch Light Digital – image processing Davíð Arnar Baldursson – graphic design Ragnar Þórhallsson – graphic design

Charts

Chart performance for All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade

Chart (2025)	Peak position
German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[6]	16
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)[7]	14
Irish Independent Albums (IRMA)[8]	8
Scottish Albums (OCC)[9]	11
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10]	58
UK Albums (OCC)[11]	16
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[12]	3
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[13]	36

References

1. "Album Review: Of Monsters and Men – 'All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade'". When The Horn Blows. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
2. "All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade - Album by Of Monsters and Men". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
3. "Of Monsters and Men's New Realities". Flood Magazine. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
4. "All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade by Of Monsters and Men". Genius. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
5. "Of Monsters and Men - All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade". Rough Trade. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
6. "Offizielle Deutsche Charts Top 20 Rock/Metal-Charts – 24 Oktober 2025" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
7. "Tónlistinn – Plötur: Streymi, spilun og sala viku 43. Birt 25. október 2025 – Næst uppfært 1. nóvember 2025" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 25 October 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
8. "Irish Independent Chart – Week 43 2025 – Week Ending 31 Oct 2025". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 24 October 2025. Note: Select 31-Oct-25 on the date selector.
9. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
10. "Swisscharts.com – Of Monsters and Men – All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade". Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
11. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
12. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
13. "Of Monsters and Men Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 October 2025.