I’m still going to pick this up on vinyl as soon as it comes out. I just could not wait.
After listening to the 3 songs that Monsters of Folk have released I can honestly say that I am expecting a diverse and fantastic album. My only worry is that Conor isn’t going to get as much play as Jim James and M. Ward.
-The Sandman, The Brakeman and Me
-Say Please
-Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)
“My guess, based on what he’s expressed to me, is that there will be one more Bright Eyes record and that will probably be it. I think that’s his line of thinking at this point — closing the chapter on that moniker. I think he feels like Bright Eyes has a certain association, for better or worse. I think he’s trying to distance himself a little bit from what that means to people.”
- Saddle Creek Records president Robb Nansel
Oberst/Mogis/James/Ward Album Confirmed! The supergroup, rightfully called “Monsters of Folk,” release their self-titled debut on September 22. I can not wait! Click here to see their, thus far, very lackluster website.
