Evil Urges cover

Released 18 years ago this June

Evil Urges

My Morning Jacket · 2008

55 min · 14 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and soul-infused melodies intertwines with introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • introspective lyrics for deep thinking
  • wave-like pacing for gradual immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 7, 2008, 'Evil Urges' was My Morning Jacket's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Z' from 2005. At this point in their career, the band was expanding their sound, incorporating more experimental elements while maintaining their Southern rock roots, which showcased a maturation in their songwriting and musical exploration.
Stylistic neighbors
Band of Horses· Wilco· The War on Drugs

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Evil Urges 5:11
  • 2 Touch Me I'm Going to Scream, Part 1 3:49
  • 3 Highly Suspicious 3:04
  • 4 I'm Amazed 4:33
  • 5 Thank You Too! 4:26
  • 6 Sec Walkin 3:35
  • 7 Two Halves 2:33
  • 8 Librarian 4:16
  • 9 Look at You 3:27
  • 10 Aluminum Park 3:56
  • 11 Remnants 3:01
  • 12 Smokin From Shootin 5:04
  • 13 Touch Me I'm Going to Scream, Part 2 8:12
  • 14 Good Intentions 0:04

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