Monsters of Folk Album Coming to Fruition

Posted: July 4th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: Articles About Music | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Monsters of FolkIt has finally been confirmed that the one time tour mates that called themselves the “Monsters of Folk” have recorded an album.  This indie-rock supergroup is made up of M. Ward, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Conor Oberst, and Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes producer).  Talk of this album has been floating around the blogosphere ever since they first went on tour together in ’04.  It is great to finally receive news that this record is actually complete.  The self-titled debut is set to be released 9/22 via Shangri-La.  According to the press release, these four guys will be playing all the instruments on the record. Here are a few tunes for those of you who are foolish enough to think that these guys don’t make folk music. I am so stinkin’ excited for this record.

M. Ward, Conor Oberst & Jim James – Girl From The North Country

Bright Eyes – Lua

Jim James & Calexico – Goin’ To Acapulco

M. Ward – Helicopter

2 Comments on “Monsters of Folk Album Coming to Fruition”

  1. 1 Buttershaft said at 7:01 pm on July 4th, 2009:

    I think I just came.

  2. 2 currency said at 7:52 pm on July 4th, 2009:

    Spent the entire day at the a beach in Orien Point. Sand in my hair, seaweed monsters, horrible sunburn. I love the beach :]