Monsters of Folk is the collaboration of M. Ward of She & Him, Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes. Apparently this album started while Bright Eyes and My Morning Jacket were on tour together. Though some of the songs are not quite my taste (a little too much country), all in all, it is a fantastic album. The first song off the album, "Dear God (Sincerely, M.O.F.)" doesn't set the tone of the album properly. For the most part, the Folk title in the bands name is appropriate; however, "Dear God" doesn't sound anything like Folk at all, it's got the smooth groove of a 80's R&B ballad. With that in mind though, it is one of my favorite songs off the album. The majority of the songs are up beat and energetic. At times, it reminds me of The Kinks but I have been in such a Kinks kick recently, I don't feel like I can be very objective on that front. If you like any of these guys other bands, than you will definately like this. It is a better album than a lot of the junk out there now.
Below are my two favorite songs off the album but there is more where this came from. Slow Down Jo has the most blatant My Morning Jacket sound and I love the steel drums. Check it out for yourself.
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