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Title: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: jimsflyingv on Feb 17, 2012, 02:59 AM
Hello, long time reader first time poster, sorry did not find anything about this so I thought it would be nice to share:

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"I found myself not aware of the California connection at the time I was going through and looking at those lyrics," Farrar said of his exploration of the Guthrie archives that resulted in New Multitudes, his new album with My Morning Jacket's Jim James. "I guess that was an especially creative time for him, and I was drawn to the things he was thinking about at that time."

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mcjUjSO9 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mcjUjSO9)
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Both of the songs referenced by Nora Guthrie are found on the expanded version of "New Multitudes," which Rounder Records will release on Feb. 28.
Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mck70RzH (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mck70RzH) 



Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: mahg33ta on Feb 17, 2012, 09:24 AM
....James took up the bass guitar and considered sticking with it upon returning to My Morning Jacket.....


HUH?!?!?!  :o :o
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: ralph on Feb 17, 2012, 06:27 PM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Feb 17, 2012, 09:24 AM
....James took up the bass guitar and considered sticking with it upon returning to My Morning Jacket.....


HUH?!?!?!  :o :o

two prong bass attack! Well, it worked for Ned's Atomic Dustbin.  ;)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: zanjam on Feb 19, 2012, 01:52 AM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Feb 17, 2012, 09:24 AM
....James took up the bass guitar and considered sticking with it upon returning to My Morning Jacket.....


HUH?!?!?!  :o :o

My thoughts exactly. 
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Fully on Feb 19, 2012, 07:04 AM
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Feb 17, 2012, 02:59 AM
Hello, long time reader first time poster, sorry did not find anything about this so I thought it would be nice to share:

Quote

"I found myself not aware of the California connection at the time I was going through and looking at those lyrics," Farrar said of his exploration of the Guthrie archives that resulted in New Multitudes, his new album with My Morning Jacket's Jim James. "I guess that was an especially creative time for him, and I was drawn to the things he was thinking about at that time."

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mcjUjSO9 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mcjUjSO9)
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Both of the songs referenced by Nora Guthrie are found on the expanded version of "New Multitudes," which Rounder Records will release on Feb. 28.
Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mck70RzH (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-farrar-and-jim-james-discover-woody-guthries-california-in-new-album-20120216#ixzz1mck70RzH)

Welcome to the nonlurker world! And this is a great first post!
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Im The Dude on Feb 21, 2012, 12:48 PM
Anyone else pre order the vinyl?
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: kotchishm on Feb 21, 2012, 02:28 PM
Whole thing is now streaming here

http://teamcoco.com/newmultitudes (http://teamcoco.com/newmultitudes)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Running Oz on Feb 21, 2012, 02:41 PM
Overall a Jay Farrar project but he sounds revived, which is a very, very good thing; the first nine tracks are strong (all I had time to take in this afternoon) and Jim's vocal on track six, Talking Empty Bed Blues, is gonna remind folks of bygone days.  He's got the lead on My Revolutionary Mind so far as well.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: headhunter on Feb 21, 2012, 03:01 PM
Quote from: Im The Dude on Feb 21, 2012, 12:48 PM
Anyone else pre order the vinyl?

Yep for me.  Listening to the stream now but I will still feel "like a virgin" until I hear it on vinyl.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Dillsnufus on Feb 21, 2012, 03:14 PM
i didn't pre order the vinyl but so far listening to the stream i may have to pick it up. tho the remastered pf wall comes out the same day too.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: sweatboard on Feb 21, 2012, 03:29 PM
So Changing World was the song Jim played with just bass at that X-mas show

I really, really like it.

I could do without Jay.  I've never been able to get into his voice or his style.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: sweatboard on Feb 21, 2012, 03:32 PM
thanks for the link,  I LOVE My Revolutionary Mind.

The melody is very similar to Wonderful. 
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: mahg33ta on Feb 21, 2012, 03:52 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Feb 21, 2012, 03:32 PM
The melody is very similar to Wonderful.

my first thought too, was coming here to post that
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: bluesky on Feb 21, 2012, 04:12 PM
Jim and Will singing together on Chorine is so good ; Jim duets are the best when he does them with another dude....  :) :)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Jackets N Pones on Feb 21, 2012, 05:52 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Feb 21, 2012, 03:29 PM
So Changing World was the song Jim played with just bass at that X-mas show


He also played it at Stubb's at the ACL aftershow on 9/18/11.

Yim Yames Performs "Change" Live at Stubbs BBQ for his ACL Aftershow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAXo8doBdTA#ws)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 21, 2012, 09:19 PM
i absolutely LOVE Will and Jim's harmonizing on Chorine...
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: bluesky on Feb 21, 2012, 10:16 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 21, 2012, 09:19 PM
i absolutely LOVE Will and Jim's harmonizing on Chorine...

Affirmative! Up there with the song they performed live together during Monsters of Folk. I believe it was on the Austin City Limits broadcast and possibly a Will song. Wish we had a recording of that...
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 21, 2012, 10:33 PM
Quote from: bluesky on Feb 21, 2012, 10:16 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 21, 2012, 09:19 PM
i absolutely LOVE Will and Jim's harmonizing on Chorine...

Affirmative! Up there with the song they performed live together during Monsters of Folk. I believe it was on the Austin City Limits broadcast and possibly a Will song. Wish we had a recording of that...

was it Just to know that you've been dreaming? (off of Vultures Await?) i think tbd knew it..i remember posting it on FB.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 21, 2012, 10:35 PM
Found it!

Will Johnson and Jim James - Just to Know What You've Been Dreaming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s62Is7e1ONM#ws)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Im The Dude on Feb 21, 2012, 10:47 PM
Quote from: headhunter on Feb 21, 2012, 03:01 PM
Quote from: Im The Dude on Feb 21, 2012, 12:48 PM
Anyone else pre order the vinyl?

Yep for me.  Listening to the stream now but I will still feel "like a virgin" until I hear it on vinyl.

I knew you would Headhunter! I ordered mine sunday. I'll wait till it comes then put it on for a spin.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: bluesky on Feb 21, 2012, 10:51 PM
You beat me to it Penny!!!  ;D ;D i was just about to post it! That Will sure has a nice voice...
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: BH on Feb 21, 2012, 11:09 PM
Wow, didn't even think about "Change" being from this album.   Yim's solo album still a mystery.....

Going to listen to this stream now for the first time with my third APA in a cold pint class.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: BH on Feb 21, 2012, 11:39 PM
Quote from: bluesky on Feb 21, 2012, 04:12 PM
Jim and Will singing together on Chorine is so good ; Jim duets are the best we he does them with another dude....  :) :)

Hell yeah!   Just there now.   EMpty Bed Blues>Chorine is quite the one two combo!
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: BH on Feb 21, 2012, 11:41 PM
I just noticed there is a deluxe edition with 11 more songs!   Woooo.

http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 22, 2012, 12:41 AM
Quote from: BH on Feb 21, 2012, 11:41 PM
I just noticed there is a deluxe edition with 11 more songs!   Woooo.

http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1)

11?!
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: CC on Feb 22, 2012, 10:15 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 22, 2012, 12:41 AM
Quote from: BH on Feb 21, 2012, 11:41 PM
I just noticed there is a deluxe edition with 11 more songs!   Woooo.

http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1)

11?!

fyi, the bonus disc is all Jay Farrar + Anders Parker
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: mahg33ta on Feb 22, 2012, 12:56 PM
I have been wondering what setlists for these shows will be like.   The album is not that long.   I was hoping we'd get a few solo numbers from each guy, a la Monsters of Folk.   I know, I know, supposed to be there for the new music, but a little At Dawn and I Will Be There When You Die would be a nice bonus.

Then when I saw there's a bonus album, I thought "uh oh, they have 90 mins of music" (which again, I recognise is the wrong way to think and to be clear, I am excited to hear them).

But if the bonus tracks are just those two guys, I doubt they will play them?

Who knows?  I guess we will in a few weeks.

Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: bluesky on Feb 22, 2012, 05:20 PM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Feb 22, 2012, 10:15 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 22, 2012, 12:41 AM
Quote from: BH on Feb 21, 2012, 11:41 PM
I just noticed there is a deluxe edition with 11 more songs!   Woooo.

http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1)

11?!

fyi, the bonus disc is all Jay Farrar + Anders Parker

wish they would do another...just Jim and Will
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: BH on Feb 22, 2012, 05:27 PM
I hope they hit the late night circuit.    I'm not going to be able to see this tour.   :(
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Dillsnufus on Feb 22, 2012, 07:15 PM
I assume cocan will be the place if they do.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Feb 22, 2012, 09:51 PM
I guarantee they'll do Conan. Conan's website also was (still is maybe?) streaming Galactic's new one and I think they're scheduled to be on the show.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Im The Dude on Feb 23, 2012, 12:14 AM
Has anyone listened to Jay when he was in Uncle Tupelo?
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Fully on Feb 23, 2012, 02:13 AM
Quote from: bluesky on Feb 22, 2012, 05:20 PM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Feb 22, 2012, 10:15 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 22, 2012, 12:41 AM
Quote from: BH on Feb 21, 2012, 11:41 PM
I just noticed there is a deluxe edition with 11 more songs!   Woooo.

http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Multitudes-Deluxe-Farrar-Johnson-Parker/dp/B006X96PB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1)

11?!

fyi, the bonus disc is all Jay Farrar + Anders Parker

wish they would do another...just Jim and Will


Exactly!
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 23, 2012, 08:31 AM
Quote from: Im The Dude on Feb 23, 2012, 12:14 AM
Has anyone listened to Jay when he was in Uncle Tupelo?

Everyone should own all the Uncle Tupelo..
just out of respect for their musical place in history..
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: headhunter on Feb 23, 2012, 09:08 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 23, 2012, 08:31 AM
Quote from: Im The Dude on Feb 23, 2012, 12:14 AM
Has anyone listened to Jay when he was in Uncle Tupelo?

Everyone should own all the Uncle Tupelo..
just out of respect for their musical place in history..

I agree completely.  Added bonus is that the music is really, really good.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: johnnYYac on Feb 23, 2012, 09:33 AM
http://www.vpr.net/episode/53070/setting-woody-guthries-words-to-music/ (http://www.vpr.net/episode/53070/setting-woody-guthries-words-to-music/)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Im The Dude on Feb 23, 2012, 10:14 AM
Quote from: headhunter on Feb 23, 2012, 09:08 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 23, 2012, 08:31 AM
Quote from: Im The Dude on Feb 23, 2012, 12:14 AM
Has anyone listened to Jay when he was in Uncle Tupelo?

Everyone should own all the Uncle Tupelo..
just out of respect for their musical place in history..

I agree completely.  Added bonus is that the music is really, really good.


I've been listening to Son Volt's "Trace" album in my car, which is a great album. I love Uncle Tupelo. I listen to their Anthology/greatest hits if you want to call it that, a lot lately.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Jackets N Pones on Feb 23, 2012, 10:40 AM
http://mplayer.pastemagazine.com/issues/week-32/articles#article=/issues/week-32/articles/new-multitudes-farrar-yames-johnson-parker-revisit-woody-guthrie (http://mplayer.pastemagazine.com/issues/week-32/articles#article=/issues/week-32/articles/new-multitudes-farrar-yames-johnson-parker-revisit-woody-guthrie)

James adds, "I think as times rolls on, younger people might not know about Woody so I do think it's important for every generation to carry the musical torch of discovery and keep passing it down. It's amazing to think of some kid in the year 3037 being inspired by some Woody Guthrie song just because his favorite band at the time loved a version of that song by their favorite band done 50 years before that and son on and so forth, and that it lives forever."
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: wheelhousetunes on Feb 23, 2012, 12:08 PM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Feb 22, 2012, 10:15 AM
/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329885650&sr=8-1[/url]
fyi, the bonus disc is all Jay Farrar + Anders Parker

Jay and Anders album Gob Iron is amazing. I'm really looking forward to this bonus disc.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: APR on Feb 24, 2012, 08:29 PM
Quote from: mahg33ta on Feb 22, 2012, 12:56 PM
I have been wondering what setlists for these shows will be like.   The album is not that long.   I was hoping we'd get a few solo numbers from each guy, a la Monsters of Folk.   I know, I know, supposed to be there for the new music, but a little At Dawn and I Will Be There When You Die would be a nice bonus.

Then when I saw there's a bonus album, I thought "uh oh, they have 90 mins of music" (which again, I recognise is the wrong way to think and to be clear, I am excited to hear them).

But if the bonus tracks are just those two guys, I doubt they will play them?

Who knows?  I guess we will in a few weeks.

I've been wondering the exact same things.  I bet they will play stuff from the bonus disc.... nice because it's probably really good....... on the other hand less likely we'll get a Bermuda Highway.  I think there will be time for a little of everything.

I would love to watch and be surprised during the D.C. show.  But I know there is NO WAY I'll be able resist reading about the West Coast setlists and other posts about the shows prior to attending in D.C.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: jcoyote on Feb 27, 2012, 01:05 PM
I just swung through my local shop and saw that they had the single disc for $8.99 and the vinyl for $19.99.  I would have appreciated the deluxe vinyl option.  It seems that would be a great way to showcase the booklet. 
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: mahg33ta on Feb 28, 2012, 07:16 AM
It is $3.99 on Amazon  :D :D  seems too cheap
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: rincon on Feb 28, 2012, 09:25 AM
It is a double album on Rhapsody. Sounds effin great.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: johnnYYac on Feb 28, 2012, 04:39 PM
Jim James, Jay Farrar, Will Johnson, Anders Parker - Talking Empty Bed Blues (New Multitudes) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otHd4PsNMIE#ws)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: ChiefOKONO on Feb 28, 2012, 05:00 PM
just got it!! Great deal!! probably will be for today only.
I think i'll get the deluxe cd later on....



Quote from: mahg33ta on Feb 28, 2012, 07:16 AM
It is $3.99 on Amazon  :D :D  seems too cheap
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Fully on Feb 29, 2012, 10:06 AM
I've been listening to "My Revolutionary Mind" over and over again. Best $3.99 I've ever spent.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 10:09 AM
I love the Will/Jim song + Anders stuff on here, but overall kinda disappointed in this album..
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: jcoyote on Feb 29, 2012, 02:24 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 10:09 AM
I love the Will/Jim song + Anders stuff on here, but overall kinda disappointed in this album..

Penny Lane, are you a Jay Farrar fan?  I've got most of his solo stuff, not "Gob Iron," and most of his Son Volt stuff, even though I don't listen to it much.  His live CD/DVD combo is very good.  I'm just asking, not judging.  If you don't like one of the vocalists, it could ruin the experience, and I noticed you listed all but him.  I hated that Bright Eyes ACL show, with the exception of Jim's duet on "Golden."  I did not even know who MMJ was then!!  However, I do like his contributions on MOF.  Obviously I'm referring to Conor.

As mentioned above, one of my local shops has the single disc for $8.99 and another has the double disc for $21.99.  I found the vinyl for $16.99 yesterday.  The cds were on sale, but not the vinyl (?)

Anyway, called back today and asked them if they had it on sale.  Trying to get them to realize it is moronic to have the cd on sale, not the vinyl.  Hoping to talk w/ a manager, etc.  Gave them "New Multitudes" name, "Jay Farrarr", and "Yim Yames."  "Nope."  He said "We did not get anything."  He had no idea what I was talking about.  I would blame the computer, but I also blame him for not knowing new releases.  And we continue to shop there?  This place was a true indie store back in the 80s-90s.  I took some cds in there for trade not long ago, and they are under the corporate umbella, Musicland, etc. 

Anyway, I am trying to decide whether I should pick up the double cd for $20 or buy the vinyl for $16.99.  Is this vinyl quality going to make me tear up, like At Dawn did?  'Cause I did.  Really.  Or, is this "eh" sounding and I should pick up the cds? 

Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: wheelhousetunes on Feb 29, 2012, 02:32 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 10:09 AM
I love the Will/Jim song + Anders stuff on here, but overall kinda disappointed in this album..

Funny, I think Jay's stuff on it is easily the strongest.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 02:41 PM
Quote from: jcoyote on Feb 29, 2012, 02:24 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 10:09 AM
I love the Will/Jim song + Anders stuff on here, but overall kinda disappointed in this album..

Penny Lane, are you a Jay Farrar fan?  I've got most of his solo stuff, not "Gob Iron," and most of his Son Volt stuff, even though I don't listen to it much.  His live CD/DVD combo is very good.  I'm just asking, not judging.  If you don't like one of the vocalists, it could ruin the experience, and I noticed you listed all but him.  I hated that Bright Eyes ACL show, with the exception of Jim's duet on "Golden."  I did not even know who MMJ was then!!  However, I do like his contributions on MOF.  Obviously I'm referring to Conor.

As mentioned above, one of my local shops has the single disc for $8.99 and another has the double disc for $21.99.  I found the vinyl for $16.99 yesterday.  The cds were on sale, but not the vinyl (?)

Anyway, called back today and asked them if they had it on sale.  Trying to get them to realize it is moronic to have the cd on sale, not the vinyl.  Hoping to talk w/ a manager, etc.  Gave them "New Multitudes" name, "Jay Farrarr", and "Yim Yames."  "Nope."  He said "We did not get anything."  He had no idea what I was talking about.  I would blame the computer, but I also blame him for not knowing new releases.  And we continue to shop there?  This place was a true indie store back in the 80s-90s.  I took some cds in there for trade not long ago, and they are under the corporate umbella, Musicland, etc. 

Anyway, I am trying to decide whether I should pick up the double cd for $20 or buy the vinyl for $16.99.  Is this vinyl quality going to make me tear up, like At Dawn did?  'Cause I did.  Really.  Or, is this "eh" sounding and I should pick up the cds? 

Thanks!!!!

I love most all Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, but I don't  have any of his solo stuff. I am a big Jay Farrar fan, I just don't like the harmonizing with Jim on this album. I like Jim and Will's voices together a lot better. The album is a grower I can tell, but the only stuff that hit me from the get go was Anders and the Will/Jim set. (maybe it's because I was already crazy about those two singing together, I like the groggy deep and falsetto) Jay's voice is very distinct and monotone but I still love it and it's the basis for what we all know as alt country (as much as Gram Parsons' is).

I'll check out his solo stuff, great post, thank you!
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: mahg33ta on Feb 29, 2012, 03:47 PM
so far I am loving it.   Trying to be objective, but think it's very strong.   Early favs Hoping Machine, VD City, Chorine, Careless Reckless, Talking Empty Bed, Changing World. 
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: headhunter on Feb 29, 2012, 06:49 PM
Got my vinyl copy in the mail today.
Will listen tonight and report back tomorrow.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 06:57 PM
Holy smokes, listening to the Jay Farrar songs from the second disc--I love them?

Especially "I was a goner"...why isn't this another album or why didn't some of these songs make the cut?

Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: ChiefOKONO on Feb 29, 2012, 07:20 PM
just to confirm, on the 2nd disc Farrar sings all the songs right?
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Im The Dude on Feb 29, 2012, 08:37 PM
Quote from: headhunter on Feb 29, 2012, 06:49 PM
Got my vinyl copy in the mail today.
Will listen tonight and report back tomorrow.

I got mine today. It sounds good. It'll grow on me. Is the second disc worth getting?
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: johnnYYac on Mar 05, 2012, 03:43 PM
Finally got the 2-CD version.  Listening to Disc 1 now. 

I notice on my media player that for every song, composer credit lists Woody Guthrie 2nd EXCEPT for the three tracks Jim did, where he is listed 2nd to Woody (as Yim Yames).  I wonder if Jim requested this, out of respect for Woody as the lyricist.

Might this effect how the tracks are listed/searced on some of the streaming players- Spotify, Napster, Pandora?  In other words, a search for My Revolutionary Mind might show as a Woody Guthrie track instead of a Yim track.  Just wonderin'.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Fully on Mar 05, 2012, 04:29 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 05, 2012, 03:43 PM
Finally got the 2-CD version.  Listening to Disc 1 now. 

I notice on my media player that for every song, composer credit lists Woody Guthrie 2nd EXCEPT for the three tracks Jim did, where he is listed 2nd to Woody (as Yim Yames).  I wonder if Jim requested this, out of respect for Woody as the lyricist.

Might this effect how the tracks are listed/searced on some of the streaming players- Spotify, Napster, Pandora?  In other words, a search for My Revolutionary Mind might show as a Woody Guthrie track instead of a Yim track.  Just wonderin'.

That's strange because on Itunes the only thing that pops up is Jay Farrar's name when you look at the artist section. I bought it digitally from Amazon. When I first got it, I thought that was very egotistical not to list anyone else's name. Of course, it could be that was something the record company did and didn't think anyone would notice.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: rincon on Mar 09, 2012, 07:39 PM
I bought the vinyl yesterday. Only the second vinyl I have purchased since the 80's. It sounds flawless not a pop to be heard. My last vinyl purchase was Circuital, which has a lot of crackles and pops. I got mine signed by all four guys. Even bought a second copy they all signed. BTW, if they do another signing, keep in mind they do not sign anything from their respective careers, so leave your MMJ stuff at home.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: ralph on Mar 13, 2012, 07:36 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 02:41 PM
Quote from: jcoyote on Feb 29, 2012, 02:24 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 10:09 AM
I love the Will/Jim song + Anders stuff on here, but overall kinda disappointed in this album..

Penny Lane, are you a Jay Farrar fan?  I've got most of his solo stuff, not "Gob Iron," and most of his Son Volt stuff, even though I don't listen to it much.  His live CD/DVD combo is very good.  I'm just asking, not judging.  If you don't like one of the vocalists, it could ruin the experience, and I noticed you listed all but him.  I hated that Bright Eyes ACL show, with the exception of Jim's duet on "Golden."  I did not even know who MMJ was then!!  However, I do like his contributions on MOF.  Obviously I'm referring to Conor.

As mentioned above, one of my local shops has the single disc for $8.99 and another has the double disc for $21.99.  I found the vinyl for $16.99 yesterday.  The cds were on sale, but not the vinyl (?)

Anyway, called back today and asked them if they had it on sale.  Trying to get them to realize it is moronic to have the cd on sale, not the vinyl.  Hoping to talk w/ a manager, etc.  Gave them "New Multitudes" name, "Jay Farrarr", and "Yim Yames."  "Nope."  He said "We did not get anything."  He had no idea what I was talking about.  I would blame the computer, but I also blame him for not knowing new releases.  And we continue to shop there?  This place was a true indie store back in the 80s-90s.  I took some cds in there for trade not long ago, and they are under the corporate umbella, Musicland, etc. 

Anyway, I am trying to decide whether I should pick up the double cd for $20 or buy the vinyl for $16.99.  Is this vinyl quality going to make me tear up, like At Dawn did?  'Cause I did.  Really.  Or, is this "eh" sounding and I should pick up the cds? 

Thanks!!!!

I love most all Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, but I don't  have any of his solo stuff. I am a big Jay Farrar fan, I just don't like the harmonizing with Jim on this album. I like Jim and Will's voices together a lot better. The album is a grower I can tell, but the only stuff that hit me from the get go was Anders and the Will/Jim set. (maybe it's because I was already crazy about those two singing together, I like the groggy deep and falsetto) Jay's voice is very distinct and monotone but I still love it and it's the basis for what we all know as alt country (as much as Gram Parsons' is).

I'll check out his solo stuff, great post, thank you!

I'm a big, big Farrar fan. Pretty much love everything he has done.  Never took sides in the Tweedy/Farrar 'feud' and reckon he holds his own against Tweedy as a song writer.

Of Jays 'solo' stuff I'd head straight for Sebastopol.  Its a cracking record. After the UT records & Trace its probably the best thing Farrar has his name to.  And the One Fast Move collaboration with Ben Gibbard from a few years ago is pretty bloody great too. And the last few Son Volt records stand up to repeated listenings too.

On this new record I'm stuck on Hoping Machine at the moment. Damn, its a fine tune...
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Penny Lane on Mar 13, 2012, 10:05 AM
Quote from: ralph on Mar 13, 2012, 07:36 AM

On this new record I'm stuck on Hoping Machine at the moment. Damn, its a fine tune...

I concur...that song is the standout..
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: ms. yvon on Mar 13, 2012, 09:25 PM
Quote from: ralph on Mar 13, 2012, 07:36 AM
Of Jays 'solo' stuff I'd head straight for Sebastopol.  Its a cracking record. After the UT records & Trace its probably the best thing Farrar has his name to. 
ralph, i love Sebastopol.  aside from uncle tupelo it was the first jay farrar album i heard.  it's terrific.  plus it's got gillian welch & david rawlings on it.  BONUS!
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Jackets N Pones on Mar 17, 2012, 10:32 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Feb 21, 2012, 03:29 PM
So Changing World was the song Jim played with just bass at that X-mas show


Changing World is my favorite NM track so far. I love how Jim can take such basic bass lines and turn them into pure gold! I'm no expert, but it sounds similar to the way Outta My System was put together.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: e_wind on Mar 17, 2012, 08:32 PM
im no guthrie fan, and im just now realizing that this album is all original scores. now im into it.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: Fully on Mar 18, 2012, 12:23 AM
I listened again this afternoon to New Mulititudes. I've listened to it several times, but I've always been a little distracted and couldn't really devote my attention to it. In the back of my mind, I've been aware that this is a good album; but today listening to it without any distractions, I was struck by how much I liked the entire album. I'm getting into it more the more times I listen to it.
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: johnnYYac on Mar 18, 2012, 12:28 AM
Check out some recordings from the road.  Philly sounds amazing!

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=16280.0 (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=16280.0)
Title: Re: Jim James and Jay Farrar of Son Volt Woody Guthrie album
Post by: rincon on Mar 19, 2012, 01:52 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 18, 2012, 12:28 AM
Check out some recordings from the road.  Philly sounds amazing!

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=16280.0 (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=16280.0)
Great link. I was totally blown away by Anders, and have been listening to whatever I can find of his. It is hard to find. Two songs have stood out for me. Tell it to the Dust, and Song. After listening to this show I realized those were the two songs he played. I wonder if I subconsciously remembered that, or if they are simply his best songs.