Is a double album a possibility?

[EverythingChanges]

Think we are getting close to some details?  I'm wondering if an early 2015 release is considered January-February or March-May.

[johnnYYac]

I've spoken to Patrick, Kevin Ratterman, and Ben Sollee.  All have said they're still recording and haven't been doing so consistently due to side projects and enjoying the hiatus.  Seems like a lot of new material to work with, but no details as to what, when, where, etc.

[EverythingChanges]

I've spoken to Patrick, Kevin Ratterman, and Ben Sollee.  All have said they're still recording and haven't been doing so consistently due to side projects and enjoying the hiatus.  Seems like a lot of new material to work with, but no details as to what, when, where, etc.

Thanks for the details Yac.  Sounds like we might be looking at an early summer release, but maybe OBH will bring them together sooner than later, who knows!

[subinai]

kudos to them for getting some well deserved down time. the next tour will be a freight train of awesome.

[itrainmonkeys]

A little while back Portugal. The Man released the album The Satanic Satanist. I really like that album. Shortly after they released the Majestic Majesty - which was an all acoustic version of the regular album.

While I don't think that's what is going to happen here....how awesome would it be to get an all acoustic second album?

Or even better....take some of their classics from other albums and put out an acoustic mix/EP. I love stripped down versions of songs....sometimes more than the studio effort.

[Stevie]

A little while back Portugal. The Man released the album The Satanic Satanist. I really like that album. Shortly after they released the Majestic Majesty - which was an all acoustic version of the regular album.

While I don't think that's what is going to happen here....how awesome would it be to get an all acoustic second album?

Or even better....take some of their classics from other albums and put out an acoustic mix/EP. I love stripped down versions of songs....sometimes more than the studio effort.

While I would welcome acoustic ANYTHING when it comes to this band, i don't think that that is something that Jim would ever want to do.  It's too easy.  Or maybe there is a better word than easy.  Then you have what Band of Horses just did, very similar but taking their hits and making an acoustic tour/album out of it.  The difference here is that it was done not shortly after their last album but around the time that they probably should have been working on something new.  There, it seems maybe they are running out of inspiration.. While i recognize that this may be somewhat of a harsh judgment on both bands, i'm only viewing this through the lens of what Jim has done in the past and the kind of artist that i perceive him to be.  Something similar to either of those two projects would clash with that perception (that is in my head).  Part of that perception is the idea that he creates just as much if not more for the experience of self expression and the feeling of creating something than he does for obtaining a finished product (which i also perceive to be a pretty high drive when you look at his catalog).  When you combine that with the fact that he doesn't come off as a guy who is particularly concerned about fame and money, it would seem that he would view those types of projects as a stagnation of sorts.  A failure to move forward and experience something new.  Just my opinion though.. As you can tell i hold the man in pretty high regard.  I may be the only one around here that does so it's okay if you disagree   

[LB]

you make a great point.

[gardenparty]

so quiet around here these days.   I'm actually taking a break from MMJ "for the most part" until we get some news. 

Seems a good time to rest the ears as i'm sure it will be full swing within 4-6 months

[jimsflyingv]

Looking forward so much for this album..........well the new Basement Tapes will have to ease the pain till the new album will finally be there.

Double Album would be a dream come true and that might be a possibility.

When you think off what the band and its members have done over the last few years so many life show and side projects so many new influences and ideas that have to had an affect on the band as a whole.  Also they have played with so many musical legends over the last few years like no other band I can think of e.g. Bob Dylan, Bob Weir, Roger Waters (Love for Levon)

[gardenparty]

so quiet around here these days.   I'm actually taking a break from MMJ "for the most part" until we get some news. 

Seems a good time to rest the ears as i'm sure it will be full swing within 4-6 months

forget what i said yesterday.  I just used my free download code to DL night 2 of OBH.  I'll be listening to that on my way home from work

[APR]

so quiet around here these days.   I'm actually taking a break from MMJ "for the most part" until we get some news. 

Seems a good time to rest the ears as i'm sure it will be full swing within 4-6 months

forget what i said yesterday.  I just used my free download code to DL night 2 of OBH.  I'll be listening to that on my way home from work

Good call.  I'm sure you had a good ride home.  And you gave yourself a one day break.  I think that Rolling Stone blurb is our news..... waiting until 2015 and if we get a single in late 2014 that would be nice.

[gardenparty]

so quiet around here these days.   I'm actually taking a break from MMJ "for the most part" until we get some news. 

Seems a good time to rest the ears as i'm sure it will be full swing within 4-6 months

forget what i said yesterday.  I just used my free download code to DL night 2 of OBH.  I'll be listening to that on my way home from work

Good call.  I'm sure you had a good ride home.  And you gave yourself a one day break.  I think that Rolling Stone blurb is our news..... waiting until 2015 and if we get a single in late 2014 that would be nice.

yeah, it was a much needed rest.  now i'm ready to dive in again

This run on night two OBH is pretty stellar
Bear>Rocket man>Evil Urges>It Beats>War Begun>Sing You Songs>PWW>Old Sept Blues>Picture of You>Sweet Nuthin'

[MMJ612]

A little while back Portugal. The Man released the album The Satanic Satanist. I really like that album. Shortly after they released the Majestic Majesty - which was an all acoustic version of the regular album.

While I don't think that's what is going to happen here....how awesome would it be to get an all acoustic second album?

Or even better....take some of their classics from other albums and put out an acoustic mix/EP. I love stripped down versions of songs....sometimes more than the studio effort.

I love this idea! Acoustic Citsuoca is absolutely brilliant.  Probably from start to finish my favorite thing MMJ has done. 

[jimsflyingv]

Was just listening "Carried Away" on OBH and I was wondering if Carl will sing on the new album.

[EverythingChanges]

Was just listening "Carried Away" on OBH and I was wondering if Carl will sing on the new album.

I've wondered this before. I'd love for it to happen!

[Emb1528]

Was just listening "Carried Away" on OBH and I was wondering if Carl will sing on the new album.

I've wondered this before. I'd love for it to happen!

I would second this motion! Love me some Carl.

[EverythingChanges]

Come one Jacket, give me something small to sink my teeth into!

[BH]

No kidding!   just a tidbit to give us hope! 

[kintante5]

I was hoping for some Portchester news this week but I think my hopes are all but crushed at this point.

[millerjustin]

I was hoping for some Portchester news this week but I think my hopes are all but crushed at this point.

I will check on this - doubtful, but that week is still open