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October 18, 2006

Live My Morning Jacket - "O Is The One That Is Real"

Over four full-length records and seven some-odd years, Jimmy James and his Kentucky-fried crew have earned raves for putting out one of '05's best albums (Z), for having one of the most dynamic vocalists in rock, and for being the closest thing America has to Radiohead. And you'll find support for each of those claims -- as well as that "best live band in the country" tag some bandy about -- on MMJ's live album Okonokos.

Recorded over two nights at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore in November of '05, the double-disc catches the band at the crest of its abilities and acclaim. We chose this stream to share with y'all both 'cause it's a relative rarity (off of 2002's split EP with Songs: Ohia) and 'cause it has the dynamics, big vocals, and southern-rock guits that make MMJ shows so smashing. He's no Borat, but that Jim has got some heart.

My Morning Jacket - "O Is The One That Is Real" (QT | Real)

Okonokos is in stores now, with a live DVD slated for release 10/31.

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I've never had the good fortune of seeing the wonderful My Morning Jacket perform but I would imagine it would be a great experience. The reverb-soaked country rock would translate well, especially at SF's Fillmore. I'm hoping for a playlist of mostly 'It Still Moves' but I think iTunes may have released this live record already. I may be wrong though.


cheers, baby
http://www.musichawk.com

Posted by: Baby at 10/18/06 5:07 PM  | Reply
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Yeah, I just checked and iTunes has already released this album.


cheers, baby
http://www.musichawk.com

Posted by: Baby at 10/18/06 5:10 PM  | Reply
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this is my all-time fave MMJ song

word to yo moms.

Posted by: chris at 10/18/06 5:19 PM  | Reply
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the okonokos album has been out since the end of september. it's the companion dvd of the concert that's being released on oct. 31.

Posted by: d-rock at 10/18/06 5:25 PM  | Reply
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I got the chance to see them live in may and they were amazing. One of the most talented live bands I have ever seen.

Posted by: jon at 10/18/06 5:59 PM  | Reply
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I got the chance to see them live in may and they were amazing. One of the most talented live bands I have ever seen.

Posted by: jon at 10/18/06 6:09 PM  | Reply
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that song is so awesome

Posted by: austin at 10/18/06 6:14 PM  | Reply
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I want a live DVD of their Bonnaroo 2005 set to surface more badly than I can really describe in words.

Posted by: Nate at 10/19/06 3:10 AM  | Reply
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check out Wax Fang who will be on tour with My Morning Jacket in November.
http://www.myspace.com/waxfang

Posted by: Corey at 10/19/06 10:06 AM  | Reply
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MMJ is one of my favorite bands too! They're also going to have a track on an upcoming compilation CD called, Endless Highway: The Music of the Band."

Their track is awesome! You can give a listen at:

www.429records.com/endlesshighway

Posted by: Jen at 10/27/06 2:06 PM  | Reply
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That Band compilation CD sounds cool. I like a lot of the tracks. Especially the MMJ one. Good stuff!

Posted by: Sambat at 11/03/06 12:18 PM  | Reply
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