30-05-2011, 13:16
you guys peaked my interest for this one
still can't say I'm as taken as you are, but a pretty good album
liked 3 tracks and love that last one
Grade - 1.8
released May 31st
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from the album - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKV3UEP1qf8
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Bio
Although they first presented themselves as devotees of Neil Young's country-tinged classic rock, My Morning Jacket widened their sound throughout the early 2000s, embracing everything from neo-psychedelia to Americana, funk, prog, and reggae. By the time Evil Urges arrived in mid-2008, they had successfully molded themselves into Kentucky's answer to Wilco: a band rooted in alt-country and rock & roll, but given to sonic experimentation and unexpected genre changes at every turn.
My Morning Jacket's de facto leader is vocalist/guitarist Jim James (birth name: James Olliges; occasional pseudonym: Yim Yames), who founded the band in 1998 alongside his cousin Johnny Quaid (guitar), Tom Blankenship (bass), and J. Glenn (drums). Headquartered in James' hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, the group released its debut on Darla Records in 1999, with keyboardist Danny Cash joining the lineup one year later. Although The Tennessee Fire was only modestly popular in the U.S., it became a genuine hit overseas, particularly in the Netherlands. My Morning Jacket responded by launching a tour in Europe, where they were featured in a Dutch documentary film and received accolades from the Dutch music press. A Christmas EP was released in 2000, but it was My Morning Jacket's follow-up effort -- 2001's At Dawn -- that helped expand their audience at home. Jim James recorded his vocals in a grain silo, and the resulting reverb-heavy sound became a hallmark of the band's early work. After the album's stateside release, James' best friend from childhood, Patrick Hallahan, was recruited as the band's new drummer.
My Morning Jacket maintained a grueling schedule throughout the early 2000s, hitting the road with such acts as Guided by Voices, the Doves, and the Foo Fighters. They also made the jump to a major label (RCA/ATO Records) for the 2003 release of It Still Moves, but the frantic pace had already taken an irreparable toll on Quaid and Cash. Tired and burned out, the members announced their departure in January 2004. Keyboardist Bo Koster and guitarist Carl Broemel joined in their place, and the group continued to tour as a unified five-piece. My Morning Jacket's energy remained, but their sound took an experimental turn on 2005's Z. Produced by John Leckie, the album did away with the heavy reverb that blanketed the band's earlier efforts, while the addition of synthesizers and reggae textures introduced audiences to My Morning Jacket's experimental side. Tracks from Z also appeared on Okonokos, a live album released in 2006, and the band's experimentation continued with Evil Urges.
Arriving in June 2008, Evil Urges showcased James' expanding vocal range, his bandmates' fascination with Prince, and My Morning Jacket's eagerness to challenge the boundaries of alternative country-rock. After touring in support of the album, the bandmates spent several years pursuing their own projects, with Jim James joining the indie supergroup Monsters of Folk and Carl Broemel releasing a solo album. They reconvened for 2011's Circuital, recording the album in a local church's gymnasium and revisiting the quirky, eclectic sound that fueled their two previous albums.
Album Review
On 2008âs Evil Urges, My Morning Jacket pushed their music to the breaking point. What was supposed to be a musical melting pot -- with funk, Southern rock, country, and neo-psychedelia all mixed in -- wound up coalescing like a mixed plate of genuine hits (âIâm Amazedâ) and overcooked duds (âHighly Suspiciousâ). The album marked a creative milestone for My Morning Jacket, but it also hinted at their inability to reign themselves in, to realize their limits and tailor their experiments accordingly. The guys hit the reset button on Circuital, which sounds like Evil Urgesâ older, (slightly) wiser brother. This isnât a conventional rock album by any means, and My Morning Jacket rarely waste an opportunity to dive down the creative rabbit hole and see what exists on the other side. â70s rock epics, trippy pop waltzes, piano ballads, Motown metal fusions, and orchestral folk songs are what they come up with, and the album rarely explores the same sound twice, bouncing between amalgamated genres with purpose and a sly grin. Thereâs humor here, of course -- âHoldinâ on the Black Metalâ combines a childrenâs choir with funky brass and fuzztone guitars, and Jim James (sorry, man -- I just canât bring myself to call you Yim Yames) hums the victorious horn riff in âVictory Danceâ like heâs doing an impression of âThe Final Countdownâ -- but thereâs no talk of âpeanut butter pudding surprise,â and most of the jokes hit their mark. My Morning Jacket are clearly having fun, and theyâre learning how to be âout thereâ without being outlandish.
Track Listing
1 Victory Dance Yames 5:40
2 Circuital Yames 7:19
3 The Day Is Coming Yames 3:17
4 Wonderful (The Way I Feel) Yames 4:16
5 Outta My System Yames 3:22
6 Holdin' On to Black Metal Yames 4:19
7 First Light Yames 3:46
8 You Wanna Freak Out Yames 3:20
9 Slow Slow Tune Yames 4:31
10 Movin' Away Yames 5:13
still can't say I'm as taken as you are, but a pretty good album
liked 3 tracks and love that last one
Grade - 1.8
released May 31st
from the album - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKV3UEP1qf8
from all music
Bio
Although they first presented themselves as devotees of Neil Young's country-tinged classic rock, My Morning Jacket widened their sound throughout the early 2000s, embracing everything from neo-psychedelia to Americana, funk, prog, and reggae. By the time Evil Urges arrived in mid-2008, they had successfully molded themselves into Kentucky's answer to Wilco: a band rooted in alt-country and rock & roll, but given to sonic experimentation and unexpected genre changes at every turn.
My Morning Jacket's de facto leader is vocalist/guitarist Jim James (birth name: James Olliges; occasional pseudonym: Yim Yames), who founded the band in 1998 alongside his cousin Johnny Quaid (guitar), Tom Blankenship (bass), and J. Glenn (drums). Headquartered in James' hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, the group released its debut on Darla Records in 1999, with keyboardist Danny Cash joining the lineup one year later. Although The Tennessee Fire was only modestly popular in the U.S., it became a genuine hit overseas, particularly in the Netherlands. My Morning Jacket responded by launching a tour in Europe, where they were featured in a Dutch documentary film and received accolades from the Dutch music press. A Christmas EP was released in 2000, but it was My Morning Jacket's follow-up effort -- 2001's At Dawn -- that helped expand their audience at home. Jim James recorded his vocals in a grain silo, and the resulting reverb-heavy sound became a hallmark of the band's early work. After the album's stateside release, James' best friend from childhood, Patrick Hallahan, was recruited as the band's new drummer.
My Morning Jacket maintained a grueling schedule throughout the early 2000s, hitting the road with such acts as Guided by Voices, the Doves, and the Foo Fighters. They also made the jump to a major label (RCA/ATO Records) for the 2003 release of It Still Moves, but the frantic pace had already taken an irreparable toll on Quaid and Cash. Tired and burned out, the members announced their departure in January 2004. Keyboardist Bo Koster and guitarist Carl Broemel joined in their place, and the group continued to tour as a unified five-piece. My Morning Jacket's energy remained, but their sound took an experimental turn on 2005's Z. Produced by John Leckie, the album did away with the heavy reverb that blanketed the band's earlier efforts, while the addition of synthesizers and reggae textures introduced audiences to My Morning Jacket's experimental side. Tracks from Z also appeared on Okonokos, a live album released in 2006, and the band's experimentation continued with Evil Urges.
Arriving in June 2008, Evil Urges showcased James' expanding vocal range, his bandmates' fascination with Prince, and My Morning Jacket's eagerness to challenge the boundaries of alternative country-rock. After touring in support of the album, the bandmates spent several years pursuing their own projects, with Jim James joining the indie supergroup Monsters of Folk and Carl Broemel releasing a solo album. They reconvened for 2011's Circuital, recording the album in a local church's gymnasium and revisiting the quirky, eclectic sound that fueled their two previous albums.
Album Review
On 2008âs Evil Urges, My Morning Jacket pushed their music to the breaking point. What was supposed to be a musical melting pot -- with funk, Southern rock, country, and neo-psychedelia all mixed in -- wound up coalescing like a mixed plate of genuine hits (âIâm Amazedâ) and overcooked duds (âHighly Suspiciousâ). The album marked a creative milestone for My Morning Jacket, but it also hinted at their inability to reign themselves in, to realize their limits and tailor their experiments accordingly. The guys hit the reset button on Circuital, which sounds like Evil Urgesâ older, (slightly) wiser brother. This isnât a conventional rock album by any means, and My Morning Jacket rarely waste an opportunity to dive down the creative rabbit hole and see what exists on the other side. â70s rock epics, trippy pop waltzes, piano ballads, Motown metal fusions, and orchestral folk songs are what they come up with, and the album rarely explores the same sound twice, bouncing between amalgamated genres with purpose and a sly grin. Thereâs humor here, of course -- âHoldinâ on the Black Metalâ combines a childrenâs choir with funky brass and fuzztone guitars, and Jim James (sorry, man -- I just canât bring myself to call you Yim Yames) hums the victorious horn riff in âVictory Danceâ like heâs doing an impression of âThe Final Countdownâ -- but thereâs no talk of âpeanut butter pudding surprise,â and most of the jokes hit their mark. My Morning Jacket are clearly having fun, and theyâre learning how to be âout thereâ without being outlandish.
Track Listing
1 Victory Dance Yames 5:40
2 Circuital Yames 7:19
3 The Day Is Coming Yames 3:17
4 Wonderful (The Way I Feel) Yames 4:16
5 Outta My System Yames 3:22
6 Holdin' On to Black Metal Yames 4:19
7 First Light Yames 3:46
8 You Wanna Freak Out Yames 3:20
9 Slow Slow Tune Yames 4:31
10 Movin' Away Yames 5:13
