Recently, Jim James, venerable frontman of My Morning Jacket, spoke with Rolling Stone about the band's upcoming album Evil Urges.
He gave typically opaque explanations for each song, calling the breakdown in the middle of the title track "the Braveheart part," and going on to say "that's our quest for glory, for the crown." It's hard to say exactly what he means, but nevertheless, the videos will further whet the already hearty appetites of lots of MMJ fans out there. Think of it as throwing a rabid dog a bone...or even an entire slab of steak.
MMJ's fifth record drops on June 10. Thankfully (for the band and the record industry in general), it appears that the record hasn't leaked, unlike other recent highly anticipated releases.
In the meantime, check out the live version of "Evil Urges" at a recent show, and hit up YouTube for other new tracks:
The tracklist:
1. Evil Urges
2. Touch Me I'm Going to Scream Part 1
3. Highly Suspicious
4. I'm Amazed
5. Thank You Too
6. Sec Walkin'
7. Two Halves
8. Librarian
9. Look At You
10. Aluminum Park
11. Remnants
12. Smokin' From Shootin'
13. Touch Me I'm Going to Scream Part 2
14. Good Intentions
The tour dates:
April:
12 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Zero Festival
27 - Indio, Calif. @ Coachella Music and Arts Festival
June:
13 - Manchester, Tenn. @ Bonnaroo
20 - New York, N.Y. @ Radio City Music Hall
July:
26 - Whistler, B.C. @ Pemberton Festival
Related links:
Paste: 'It's All Happening' for My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket on MySpace
MyMorningJacket.com
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