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Early Recordings

My Morning Jacket · 2004

40 min · 14 tracks · indie rock

A raw collection of intimate acoustic melodies and heartfelt lyrics that capture the essence of early indie rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate acoustic melodies throughout
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • heartfelt lyrics for reflection
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy, fast tracks
  • seek polished studio production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Early Recordings' marked My Morning Jacket's transition from a burgeoning indie band to a recognized name in the music scene. This compilation followed their critically acclaimed album 'It Still Moves' and provided a glimpse into their formative years, showcasing earlier tracks that laid the groundwork for their evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Band of Horses· Wilco· The War on Drugs

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Weeks Go by Like Days 4:16
  • 2 What Will I Do? 1:35
  • 3 White Rabbit 2:29
  • 4 Downtown 1:36
  • 5 I Just Wanted to Be Your Friend 2:29
  • 6 Time Never Gets 1:43
  • 7 They Ran (acoustic) 3:33
  • 8 Evelyn (Be-Mixed) 2:31
  • 9 Isobella With the White Umbrella 3:04
  • 10 Josta Dreams and Bitter Hands 1:41
  • 11 Old September Blues (Gaed Out version) 5:44
  • 12 When Will They Come 2:17
  • 13 Somebody Cares About the Maestro 2:01
  • 14 Rocket Man 4:59

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