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Circuital

My Morning Jacket · 2011

45 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A rich tapestry of psychedelic rock and soulful melodies woven into expansive arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • exploratory soundscapes for daydreaming
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • uplifting moments for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy musical explorations
  • prefer immediate, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Circuital' marked My Morning Jacket's sixth studio album and their return to a more organic sound after the polished production of 'Evil Urges'. At this point in their career, they were already established as a significant force in indie rock, having gained critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. The album showcased their willingness to experiment while reflecting on their Southern roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Band of Horses· Wilco· The War on Drugs

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Victory Dance 5:40
  • 2 Circuital 7:19
  • 3 The Day Is Coming 3:17
  • 4 Wonderful (The Way I Feel) 4:17
  • 5 Outta My System 3:22
  • 6 Holdin on to Black Metal 4:19
  • 7 First Light 3:46
  • 8 You Wanna Freak Out 3:20
  • 9 Slow Slow Tune 4:31
  • 10 Movin Away 5:13

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