Is It Still Moves a good place to start with My Morning Jacket?

Yes, It Still Moves is recommended as a starting point for new My Morning Jacket listeners. A sprawling blend of psychedelic rock and Southern soul, rich with layered instrumentation and anthemic melodies. Released on September 9, 2003, It Still Moves marked My Morning Jacket's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Z. This album solidified their reputation as a significant force in the indie rock scene, showcasing their eclectic sound and lyrical depth during a period when they were gaining widespread recognition.

Who is It Still Moves for?

It Still Moves works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on It Still Moves?

It Still Moves has 12 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

It Still Moves

My Morning Jacket · 2003

71 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A sprawling blend of psychedelic rock and Southern soul, rich with layered instrumentation and anthemic melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mahgeetah Start here — The album opener sets the tone with its dynamic shifts, combining elements of rock and southern soul while showcasing Jim James' distinctive vocal style.
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One Big Holiday — This track encapsulates the band’s ability to create euphoric soundscapes, becoming an anthem for both concert-goers and casual listeners alike.
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I Will Sing You Songs — With its introspective lyrics and expansive arrangement, this song exemplifies the emotional depth present throughout the album, highlighting the band’s artistry.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and layered instrumentation, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Mahgeetah', which sets a lively pace that is maintained through the first half.
Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and exploration of sound, particularly in 'Steam Engine'.
The sequencing includes a notable shift in mood with 'One Big Holiday', which serves as a climactic moment before transitioning into more introspective pieces.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs
atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation within the indie rock genre.
Themes: Southern soul landscapes· introspective journeys
Career context: Released on September 9, 2003, It Still Moves marked My Morning Jacket's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Z. This album solidified their reputation as a significant force in the indie rock scene, showcasing their eclectic sound and lyrical depth during a period when they were gaining widespread recognition.
Stylistic neighbors: Band of Horses· Wilco· The War on Drugs