Plenty has already been written about the fall and rise of Neutral Milk Hotel. The group disbanded in 1998 shortly after the release of In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, which in the ensuing 14 years has become one of the most beloved indie records of all time. So when reclusive frontman/songwriter Jeff Mangum began inching his way back into the spotlight a few years ago with increasingly frequent live performances, fans were understandably elated. Continue reading…