I don't know when. The last band I was this crazy about was the Red Hot Chili Peppers. When I listened to their music in middle school I felt most like "me" than I did at any other time. MMJ is the new band that makes me feel completely like myself with out any b-s.
A few months ago I had a discussion with my friend, asking what ever happened to the music that made you FEEL something? Whats the good in music if it doesn't change you or challenge you? I've been so relieved to see that MMJ has been holding all the magic of the music and steadily churning out albums with it. These guys are real artists to do what they do.
Yes. My first post is a completely useless "OH EM GEE I LOVE THESE GUYS" post. But my friends were tired of hearing me talk about MMJ and I figured I'd spread the love with some people who might agree with me.
Anyone have a certain mmj album or song that makes them feel at home or happy to be in their skin?
I've listened to the songs "Mahgeetah" and "I'm Amazed" so many times, I think my dog is sick of them both.
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Anyone have a certain mmj album or song that makes them feel at home or happy to be in their skin?
If you haven't yet, go buy At Dawn. That's one of those albums for me.
And welcome to the board. I'd rather see this as a first post than a request for tickets.
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Anyone have a certain mmj album or song that makes them feel at home or happy to be in their skin?
If you haven't yet, go buy At Dawn. That's one of those albums for me.
And welcome to the board. I'd rather see this as a first post than a request for tickets.
ditto with At Dawn.
welcome :)
QuoteI don't know when. The last band I was this crazy about was the Red Hot Chili Peppers. When I listened to their music in middle school I felt most like "me" than I did at any other time. MMJ is the new band that makes me feel completely like myself with out any b-s.
A few months ago I had a discussion with my friend, asking what ever happened to the music that made you FEEL something? Whats the good in music if it doesn't change you or challenge you? I've been so relieved to see that MMJ has been holding all the magic of the music and steadily churning out albums with it. These guys are real artists to do what they do.
Yes. My first post is a completely useless "OH EM GEE I LOVE THESE GUYS" post. But my friends were tired of hearing me talk about MMJ and I figured I'd spread the love with some people who might agree with me.
Anyone have a certain mmj album or song that makes them feel at home or happy to be in their skin?
I've listened to the songs "Mahgeetah" and "I'm Amazed" so many times, I think my dog is sick of them both.
i agree! there is something comfortable yet alarmingly "otherwordly" about their music---other than the verve, i haven't related to any other music this much--welcome
Phone Went West, it crushes me.
WELCOME HOME. :)
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Anyone have a certain mmj album or song that makes them feel at home or happy to be in their skin?
If you haven't yet, go buy At Dawn. That's one of those albums for me.
And welcome to the board. I'd rather see this as a first post than a request for tickets.
Yay, you guys are nicer than other boards are to n00bs. I have tickets for the atlanta show. theyre semisucky but I'm just SO happy and grateful to be attending! I think I will deffinately get At Dawn next. I'm slowly but steadily aquiring more mmj music and liking each one more than the last.
ryan adams is starting to take over my days...his music moves me very very much.
Quoteryan adams is starting to take over my days...his music moves me very very much.
I right there with you on this. I'm actually seeing Ryan and the Cards the day after MMJ in Boston at the same venue. A few years ago Ryan took over. Before that and still currently it was Wilco also. The Wilco thing actually brought me to MMJ, first time I saw MMJ was opening up for Wilco.
QuoteQuoteryan adams is starting to take over my days...his music moves me very very much.
I right there with you on this. I'm actually seeing Ryan and the Cards the day after MMJ in Boston at the same venue. A few years ago Ryan took over. Before that and still currently it was Wilco also. The Wilco thing actually brought me to MMJ, first time I saw MMJ was opening up for Wilco.
Hey I'm new to the forum but have been listening to MMJ for a couple of years. Absolutely love them of course but am also very much into Ryan Adams and Wilco. I'd like to widen my interests but being in the UK we don't get much exposure to the really good stuff. What else is everyone really into? Anything come close to the tingles felt after listening to dondante? :o
QuoteQuoteQuoteryan adams is starting to take over my days...his music moves me very very much.
I right there with you on this. I'm actually seeing Ryan and the Cards the day after MMJ in Boston at the same venue. A few years ago Ryan took over. Before that and still currently it was Wilco also. The Wilco thing actually brought me to MMJ, first time I saw MMJ was opening up for Wilco.
Hey I'm new to the forum but have been listening to MMJ for a couple of years. Absolutely love them of course but am also very much into Ryan Adams and Wilco. I'd like to widen my interests but being in the UK we don't get much exposure to the really good stuff. What else is everyone really into? Anything come close to the tingles felt after listening to dondante? :o
The National
Arcade Fire
Bon Iver
Explosions in the Sky
to name a few newer folks
recently...
Black Keys
Drive By Truckers
Mudcrutch
JJ Grey and Mofro
Sharon Jones and the Dapkings
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Howlin' Rain
Dinosaur Jr.
Two Cow Garage
Levon Helm
White Stripes
and always Neil Young.
Wordless Chorus used to be the song that really moved me. But now it's just all of Z.
QuoteI don't know when. The last band I was this crazy about was the Red Hot Chili Peppers. When I listened to their music in middle school I felt most like "me" than I did at any other time. MMJ is the new band that makes me feel completely like myself with out any b-s.
A few months ago I had a discussion with my friend, asking what ever happened to the music that made you FEEL something? Whats the good in music if it doesn't change you or challenge you? I've been so relieved to see that MMJ has been holding all the magic of the music and steadily churning out albums with it. These guys are real artists to do what they do.
Yes. My first post is a completely useless "OH EM GEE I LOVE THESE GUYS" post. But my friends were tired of hearing me talk about MMJ and I figured I'd spread the love with some people who might agree with me.
Anyone have a certain mmj album or song that makes them feel at home or happy to be in their skin?
I've listened to the songs "Mahgeetah" and "I'm Amazed" so many times, I think my dog is sick of them both.
i am with you. can't get enough. they really speak to me. rem and dave did that to me, but these guys are it.
take a listen to this version of the way that he sings... you might melt.
http://www.archive.org/details/mmj2000-12-17.fm.flac16
i have also been playing alot of Just One Thing. wow what a song.
tell me what you think.
enjoy and be well,
slim i am
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and always Neil Young.
Always... By the way, I really want to buy some Mudcrutch, what should I get?
Yes get it. Its one of the best albums put out this year in my opinion. If your into Petty I also highly suggest the documentary that he put out Running On A Dream...great Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch stuff on it.
Quoteryan adams is starting to take over my days...his music moves me very very much.
i tend to like ryan's whiskeytown project better than the cardinals, but it's all about ryan anyway in either case.
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Anyone have a certain mmj album or song that makes them feel at home or happy to be in their skin?
All of MMJ's very first album The Tennessee Fire does it for me. :D
It gives me chills over my entire body...!
QuoteYes get it. Its one of the best albums put out this year in my opinion. If your into Petty I also highly suggest the documentary that he put out Running On A Dream...great Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch stuff on it.
Oh my gosh!!!! I love that movie, it's the reason why I want to buy some Mudcrutch. I love The Heartbreakers but I've only heard the Mudcrutch stuff on that. It's one of my favourite movies ever.
The Mudcrutch album is awesome. Great covers. Its like a Heartbreakers album but more countryish. Petty plays bass and the other guys sing on a few songs. I love it. Def get it. I'm dying for Mudcrutch to do an East Coast tour.
Greetings! I am new, too. I saw MMJ at Riverfront Park in Nashville last Friday, and I haven't been the same since. Their music is so full and rich and moving, and I feel swept away by each song and get lost in it. Such beautiful stuff! I'm so glad to read that others are equally moved by their talents. I'm so glad to be a part of this forum!!! :)
I love to see the new converts. Instantly moved!
Hello Brella. :)
QuoteGreetings! I am new, too. I saw MMJ at Riverfront Park in Nashville last Friday, and I haven't been the same since. Their music is so full and rich and moving, and I feel swept away by each song and get lost in it. Such beautiful stuff! I'm so glad to read that others are equally moved by their talents. I'm so glad to be a part of this forum!!! :)
I've seen the guys about a dozen times, and every single show is a life changing experience.
*The Way That He Sings (Live!!!)
*Come Closer
*Steam Engine
These tracks should be everyones mix cds
I would agree........years ago in at Lollapalooza 2 when I saw Pearl Jam I felt that way about them. Since then only Wilco has done that to me...........until My Morning Jacket came around. Now they own my soul musically. I like At Dawn.....it is one of those albums for me too. I like all of theirs however for different reasons. There are a few others I like a great deal. The Drive By Truckers......The Black Keys.......Elliott Smith.....Arcade Fire.....The National......Iron and Wine......and forever Tom Petty have an effect on me. Not to the above mentioned degree but an effect none the less.
In 45 years, I have never been so moved by a band that I was willing to step on to six planes in the last seven days to see them perform. Two more shows next week and the memory of SXSW, a Jim James solo performance and Bonnaroo. Wow.
ditto at dawn and chocolate and ice ep
Also listen to ...
Grateful Dead or (Phil Lesh and Friends)
Allman Brothers
Ryan Adams
Jackie Greene <<<<< Visit his web page and LISTEN
Neil Young
and Wu Tang Clan
...since those five fabulous fellows, masters of their instruments, walked off of the stage at Winterland on Thanksgiving 1976.
Quote...since those five fabulous fellows, masters of their instruments, walked off of the stage at Winterland on Thanksgiving 1976.
Hey LoveDog, did you ever hear that story about Eddie Vedder when MMJ opened for them? Vedder was doing an interview during MMJs soundcheck one night early on the tour. Eddie was saying how he liked the guys and how their music really reminds him of The Band. No sooner did he say that when they launched into a cover of It Makes No Difference. Vedder said "OK man, thats too weird, interview over, I gotta go see this", and he ended up performing it with them on a number of nights. Cool stuff.
QuoteQuote...since those five fabulous fellows, masters of their instruments, walked off of the stage at Winterland on Thanksgiving 1976.
Hey LoveDog, did you ever hear that story about Eddie Vedder when MMJ opened for them? Vedder was doing an interview during MMJs soundcheck one night early on the tour. Eddie was saying how he liked the guys and how their music really reminds him of The Band. No sooner did he say that when they launched into a cover of It Makes No Difference. Vedder said "OK man, thats too weird, interview over, I gotta go see this", and he ended up performing it with them on a number of nights. Cool stuff.
i love that story!! i only head it recently.
QuoteQuoteQuote...since those five fabulous fellows, masters of their instruments, walked off of the stage at Winterland on Thanksgiving 1976.
Hey LoveDog, did you ever hear that story about Eddie Vedder when MMJ opened for them? Vedder was doing an interview during MMJs soundcheck one night early on the tour. Eddie was saying how he liked the guys and how their music really reminds him of The Band. No sooner did he say that when they launched into a cover of It Makes No Difference. Vedder said "OK man, thats too weird, interview over, I gotta go see this", and he ended up performing it with them on a number of nights. Cool stuff.
i love that story!! i only head it recently.
Yeah, unfortunately for me they did it the 2nd night in Camden and I could only make the first night...
QuoteQuote...since those five fabulous fellows, masters of their instruments, walked off of the stage at Winterland on Thanksgiving 1976.
Hey LoveDog, did you ever hear that story about Eddie Vedder when MMJ opened for them? Vedder was doing an interview during MMJs soundcheck one night early on the tour. Eddie was saying how he liked the guys and how their music really reminds him of The Band. No sooner did he say that when they launched into a cover of It Makes No Difference. Vedder said "OK man, thats too weird, interview over, I gotta go see this", and he ended up performing it with them on a number of nights. Cool stuff.
Oh, yeah! I
do remember that. I had almost forgotten, though. It seems like it was a side bar in a magazine interview or something easy to miss. That warmed me over. I've got those June '06 shows where he sings with them on that song. That's one prolly my favorite song of theirs...and to hear the Jacket do it, as superbly as they do, blows my mind. It's almost better in ways. Anyway, that song would make me lose all control of my bodily functions if I heard it live...and I wouldn't even be embarassed...but I don't expect them to play it anymore. :-/