Circuital
Toning down some of the experimentation of Evil Urges, My Morning Jacket return with an album that touches on highlights from their earlier work.
All the twangy beardoes who followed in My Morning Jacket’s footsteps have done a fine job of recreating the band’s spacious sound and Jim James’ likeably laconic frontman vibe, but few have been able to match James’ restlessness. It sometimes drives fans batty, but James’ willingness to balance audience-friendly…
Circuital serves as a reminder that My Morning Jacket are back at the top of their game with a record residing just a tiny…
Neil Young meets the Muppet Show...This early description of My Morning Jacket's musical mission provides some insight into why the band's remained in the awkward zone between sizeable cult acclaim and mass acceptance, despite albums such as 2005's outstanding 'Z' getting close to capturing their colossal live prowess.
Since 2003's ATO debut, It Still Moves, My Morning Jacket has been steadily moving away from the reverb-heavy sound with which it built its fanbase.
It’s always more admirable to see a band take risks and deal with the consequences than never to step of their well-trodden path of success.
Circuital is a regrouping effort that serves as a reminder of My Morning Jacket’s ever-present strengths.
The Louisville natives get back on track with hazy, sometimes utterly resplendent melodies, writes <strong>Dave Simpson</strong>
My Morning Jacket - Circuital review: RIYL: getting reacquainted with your roots, music recorded in a church gymnasium, forging new ground while maintaining a distinct spirit