My Morning Jacket

Raaj · 31-05-2011, 07:45 PM

From Louisville, Kentucky

Discography:

Tennessee Fire 1999

At Dawn 2001

It Still Moves 2003

Z 2005

Evil Urges 2008

Circuital 2011

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.

dreamt_too_late · 31-05-2011, 07:51 PM

I am going to download their recent album. I was interested in it since I read a good review of it in a magazine.

Raaj · 31-05-2011, 08:01 PM

From the first album The Tennessee Fire:

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - By My Car‬&rlm;

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - The Bear‬&rlm;

From the second album At Dawn

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Death Is The Easy Way‬&rlm;

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Phone Went West‬&rlm;

From the third album It Still Moves

You Tube

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From the fourth album Z

You Tube

You Tube

From the fifth album Evil Urges

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges‬&rlm;

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Highly Suspicious‬&rlm;

You Tube

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges‬&rlm;

From the sixth album Circuital

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Circuital‬&rlm;

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket- Holding on to Black Metal‬&rlm;

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Octoplasm‬&rlm;

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Circuital‬&rlm;

Raaj · 31-05-2011, 08:04 PM

TONIGHT!

My Morning Jacket invites fans to tune into their live online concert, directed by Todd Haynes, on May 31, 2011 9PM ET / 6PM PT.

http://www.youtube.com/mymorningjacketVEVO

The Final Track · 31-05-2011, 08:26 PM

A tad late for me

I downloaded Circuital last week and look forward to listening.

Raaj · 02-06-2011, 10:43 AM

YouTube - ‪My Morning Jacket - Holdin On To Black Metal‬&rlm;

The Final Track · 03-03-2013, 02:47 PM

Any takers on Jim James solo album? I think it's a brilliant sidetep from My Morning Jacket, which is more americana. I've loved them since I first heard Circuital.

31-05-2011, 07:45 PM	#1
Raaj Banned Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 79 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Morning Jacket From Louisville, Kentucky Discography: Tennessee Fire 1999 At Dawn 2001 It Still Moves 2003 Z 2005 Evil Urges 2008 Circuital 2011 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.

31-05-2011, 08:26 PM	#5
The Final Track Prognissekongen! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19,152 My Mood: Location: House by the sea Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 129 Thanked 79 Times in 69 Posts	A tad late for me I downloaded Circuital last week and look forward to listening. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Destrokk Kobe Bryant was in my Sprite once.

03-03-2013, 02:47 PM	#7
The Final Track Prognissekongen! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19,152 My Mood: Location: House by the sea Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 129 Thanked 79 Times in 69 Posts	Any takers on Jim James solo album? I think it's a brilliant sidetep from My Morning Jacket, which is more americana. I've loved them since I first heard Circuital. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Destrokk Kobe Bryant was in my Sprite once.

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31-05-2011, 07:51 PM	#2
dreamt_too_late In Defense of Our Dreams. Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,475 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am going to download their recent album. I was interested in it since I read a good review of it in a magazine.

31-05-2011, 08:04 PM	#4
Raaj Banned Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 79 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TONIGHT! My Morning Jacket invites fans to tune into their live online concert, directed by Todd Haynes, on May 31, 2011 9PM ET / 6PM PT. http://www.youtube.com/mymorningjacketVEVO