My Morning Jacket’s New Album Is ‘Is’

[ChiefOKONO]

My Morning Jacket's New Album Is 'Is'

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/my-morning-jacket-new-album-is-new-song-time-wasted-1235236227/

[searchinbig]

Signed copy sold out in 6 minutes??? What the fuck.

[Cameron]

It seemed to be up for a while. I ordered around 8 central time.

[Nikkogino]

If I were Carl, I wouldn't like the album cover.  The way it kinda warps his face isn't the most flattering shot, and Carl is a handsome dude.

[jimsflyingv]

Pro: I really like how the album cover reminds me on "Rubber Soul" one of my favorite albums of all time.

Con: I really thing the new song is very bland and boring, hope the rest will be much better.

[sillyboob]

If I were Carl, I wouldn't like the album cover.  The way it kinda warps his face isn't the most flattering shot, and Carl is a handsome dude.

I noticed that too!  His face looks weird!

[MMJTX]

Pro: I really like how the album cover reminds me on "Rubber Soul" one of my favorite albums of all time.

Con: I really thing the new song is very bland and boring, hope the rest will be much better.

I think the song is really pretty and sweet, a pretty decent song for a single i'd say. Obviously i assume there will be some bangers on the album. But Time Waited is an automatic upgrade to "Aren't We One" so i'm happy there.

[Lucius]

Time Waited is a nice song. Wouldn't be out of place on Waterfall 2. Personally I don't care if there are no dick swinging rock bangerz on this record. They've been there and done that. I'm here for another left turn!

[logan5ive]

Looking forward to this one as BOB has been involved in some of my favorite albums.

[Nikkogino]

If I were Carl, I wouldn't like the album cover.  The way it kinda warps his face isn't the most flattering shot, and Carl is a handsome dude.

I noticed that too!  His face looks weird!

He must not have been at that band meeting.  It's like when someone posts a group picture and everyone else looks phenomenal and you look like a troll.  I demand a repress with new cover art for Carl!

[ericm]

Time Waited is a nice song. Wouldn't be out of place on Waterfall 2. Personally I don't care if there are no dick swinging rock bangerz on this record. They've been there and done that. I'm here for another left turn!

I'm on the opposite side of you on this. They made their bones on banging rock tunes and are a killer rock and roll band.

It along with their great live shows is what got me hooked and I want more of it. I think we've been there and done that with the catchier, ear pleasing softer tunes and while I don't mind them here or there I don't want an album of them.

I like the newly released single but it left me hoping for and wanting edgier. The same feeling I had when I first heard Compound Fracture. It's fine but left me wanting.

[Lucius]

Time Waited is a nice song. Wouldn't be out of place on Waterfall 2. Personally I don't care if there are no dick swinging rock bangerz on this record. They've been there and done that. I'm here for another left turn!

I'm on the opposite side of you on this. They made their bones on banging rock tunes and are a killer rock and roll band.

It along with their great live shows is what got me hooked and I want more of it. I think we've been there and done that with the catchier, ear pleasing softer tunes and while I don't mind them here or there I don't want an album of them.

I like the newly released single but it left me hoping for and wanting edgier. The same feeling I had when I first heard Compound Fracture. It's fine but left me wanting.

I won't say no to any tunes that rip, but if the band aren't in that place then so be it. They shouldn't force it. I'm a musical chameleon and listen to all kinds of stuff, so I'm down for whatever. Bring it

[Lonndown27]

Time Waited is a nice song. Wouldn't be out of place on Waterfall 2. Personally I don't care if there are no dick swinging rock bangerz on this record. They've been there and done that. I'm here for another left turn!

I'm on the opposite side of you on this. They made their bones on banging rock tunes and are a killer rock and roll band.

It along with their great live shows is what got me hooked and I want more of it. I think we've been there and done that with the catchier, ear pleasing softer tunes and while I don't mind them here or there I don't want an album of them.

I like the newly released single but it left me hoping for and wanting edgier. The same feeling I had when I first heard Compound Fracture. It's fine but left me wanting.

THIS THIS THIS.
Leave it to my guy EricM to set it straight.
My Morning Jacket haven't made a rock and roll record arguably since Z....
We've had left turns & ethereal, electronic, experimental, even poppy turns, and while we love it all, they don't have enough heft and darkness to their shows.
I mean by darkness, the shades & vibes of the Floydian circus that is DONDANTE.
I'm not saying i want a DONDANTE II....but....I'll take a heavy, bluesy, solo-ridden, effects-laden face scorcher or 6 on this record.
They always sound far too toned down on albums. We all know this.
Thats why I'd love to see them take new songs to a live environment and record a record like TIME FADES AWAY or NEW ADVENTURES.
No more of this trying to sound live, just cut it live!
Or embrace the studio as an instrument.
I'm fine either way, just no half stepping.
Jesus i want this album to be a towering masterpiece.