M. Ward, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, and Jim James of My Morning Jacket are set to release an album with producer Mike Mogis on September 22nd. The four musicians are calling themselves the Monsters of Folk, reprising the name they used for an all-star tour back in 2004. How psyched am I? Very. Take a listen to a performance of Oberst’s “At The Bottom of Everything” with Ward and James in tow. James later appeared on the official recording for the 2005 record I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning.
Track list:
1. “Dear God (sincerely M.O.F.)”
2. “Say Please”
3. “Whole Lotta Losin’”
4. “Temazcal”
5. “The Right Place”
6. “Baby Boomer”
7. “Man Named Truth”
8. “Goodway”
9. “Ahead of the Curve”
10. “Slow Down Jo”
11. “Losin Yo Head”
12. “Magic Marker”
13. “Map Of The World”
14. “The Sandman, the Brakeman and Me”
15. “His Master’s Voice”
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Tom Petty is the reason I got into music. Looking forward to this, especially that “Friend of the Devil” cover
by Matt on Sat Nov 14, 2009 at 03.49 pm from the entry: Fantastic version of Tom Petty's "Nightwatchmen," from new super big live set
Don’t listen to Jarrod. Buy it! Every track is a gem, a bargain for $9.99 and you are supporting an independent artist.
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great prose.
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MOM IS ON FACEBOOK LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC LOOKING AT PIX FROM DR. PEPPER. WHERE ARE YOU DAVID & EVAN?? COSTUMES LOOK GREAT.
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where’s the west coast love?
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Thanks for the heads up.
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Wow josh. gave me a few that I haven’t listened to. And US is a good record. How good is “Bad Mufucker Pt. II”?! Love that song. I’ll listen to the rest though.
by Colin on Fri Nov 13, 2009 at 06.39 pm from the entry: Dan Deacon on the injured list
When will M Ward stop touring with the less-talented?
I was just finished celebrating his sloughing off what’s-her-name. Now this?
I don’t know… I think Jim James meshes pretty great with Ward. His backup vocals on “Magic Trick” and “Fuel For Fire” are pretty great.
Completely true. My issue is with Oberst, to be honest.
your an idiot, Conor is an incredibly talented lyricist.
I love Jim James, and M.Ward is alright, but Conor can write like no one else around.
Jim is my Favorite
Yeah! You’re a fucking fool Ari.. Oberst is the best of them all.. Sure, Ward is great, but Oberst is extremely talented.. If you haven’t noticed, then you need to listen some more..
hey John, don’t make me make you make you take back your insults. Ari ain’t no fool, and Oberst is an annoying voice regardless of his lyrical prowess.