- Monsters of Folk
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Monsters of Folk Origin United States Genres Folk Music
Folk rock
Indie folkYears active 2004–present Labels Rough Trade
Shangri-La MusicAssociated acts Bright Eyes
My Morning Jacket
M. Ward
She & Him
Centro-matic
South San GabrielWebsite www.monstersoffolk.com Members Conor Oberst
Jim James
Mike Mogis
M. Ward
Will JohnsonMonsters of Folk is an American supergroup, consisting of Jim James from My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis from Bright Eyes, and M. Ward, renowned solo artist.[1] The band was formed in 2004 when the members were on tour with their respective bands and solo projects. After playing together both on-stage and backstage, they started working together on various material. Due to the members' main projects, Monsters of Folk did not wrap up their first album until 2009, and it was released on September 22 on Rough Trade.[2] It debuted at 143 on the Billboard Top 200 and peaked at 15. [3] It also reached #3 on Top Independent Albums, #8 on Top Rock Albums, #7 on Top Digital Albums, and #6 on Top Alternative Albums.[4]
Their song "Baby Boomer" was chosen as the Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week for October 27, 2009.[5]
October 23 & 24 2009 they performed at Neil Young's 23rd annual Bridge School Benefit held in Mountain View, California at the Shoreline Amphitheater.
During live performances, Will Johnson is the performing drummer. In their appearance on Austin City Limits, James declared him as "the fifth Monster", making him an official member.
Contents
Discography
Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions US
[6]US
Alt
[7]US Folk
[8]US Heat
[9]US Indie
[10]US Rock
[11]Monsters of Folk - Release date: September 22, 2009
- Label: Rough Trade Records
- Formats: CD, music download
15 6 3 1 3 8 Singles
Year Single Album 2009 "Say Please" Monsters of Folk 2010 "Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)" References
- ^ Josh Modell (2009-06-11). "Oberst / Jim James / M. Ward record officially announced". A.V. Club. http://www.avclub.com/articles/oberst-jim-james-m-ward-record-officially-announce,29148/. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p1171144
- ^ "Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200#/charts/billboard-200. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ^ "Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200#/artist/monsters-of-folk/1118903. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ^ Posted by Heringer (2009-10-27). "Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week - Monsters of Folk - Baby Boomer". www.mark-heringer.com. http://www.mark-heringer.com/2009/10/starbucks-itunes-pick-of-week-monsters.html. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ^ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/monsters-of-folk/chart-history/1118903. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History - Alternative Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/monsters-of-folk/chart-history/1118903?f=794&g=Albums. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History - Folk Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/monsters-of-folk/chart-history/1118903?f=1071&g=Albums. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/monsters-of-folk/chart-history/1118903?f=324&g=Albums. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/monsters-of-folk/chart-history/1118903?f=326&g=Albums. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History - Rock Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/monsters-of-folk/chart-history/1118903?f=408&g=Albums. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
External links
Mike Mogis · Conor Oberst · Nate Walcott
Rachel Blumberg · Andy LeMaster · Anton Patzner · Janet WeissStudio albums Other albums Singles and EPs Bright Eyes / Squadcar 96 · Every Day and Every Night · Motion Sickness · Oh Holy Fools · 3 New Hit Songs From Bright Eyes · Don't Be Frightened of Turning the Page · There Is No Beginning to the Story · 3 More Hit Songs From Bright Eyes · One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels · "Lua" · Take It Easy (Love Nothing) · When the President Talks to God · First Day of My Life · Easy/Lucky/Free · Susan Miller Rag · Four Winds · Hot Knives · Singularity · Jejune StarsConor Oberst solo Related articles Discography · Songs · Saddle Creek Records · Commander Venus · Desaparecidos · Monsters of Folk · Park Ave. · The Faint · Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley BandConor Oberst · Nate Walcott · Jason Boesel · Nik Freitas · Macey Taylor · Taylor Hollingsworth Studio albums Conor Oberst (as Conor Oberst) · Outer SouthEPs Gentleman's Pact (as Conor Oberst)Films Related articles Merge Records · Bright Eyes · Rilo Kiley · The Elected · Commander Venus · Desaparecidos · Monsters of Folk · Park Ave. · The FaintStudio albums Duet for Guitars No. 2 · End of Amnesia · Transfiguration of Vincent · Transistor Radio · Post-War · Hold TimeEPs Scene from #12 (I Ain't Sleeping) · To Go HomeCompilation albums Associated acts My Morning Jacket Jim James • Tom Blankenship • Patrick Hallahan • Carl Broemel • Bo Koster •
Danny Cash • J. Glenn • Chris Guetig • Johnny QuaidStudio albums Live albums Okonokos • Live from Las Vegas Exclusively at The Palms • Celebración de la Ciudad NatalCompilations Early Recordings • At Dawn/Tennessee Fire Demos Package • Muppets: The Green AlbumSingles and EPs "Heartbreakin' Man" • "I'm Amazed" • "My Morning Jacket Does Bad Jazz" • "My Morning Jacket Does Xmas Fiasco Style" • "My Morning Jacket Does Gold Hole" • Split EP • "Chocolate and Ice" • "Sweatbees" • "Run Thru" • "Acoustic Citsuoca" • "Off the Record"Related articles Discography • "My Morning Straitjacket"Categories:- Supergroups
- American indie rock groups
- Musical groups established in 2004
- Musical quartets
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