Monsters of Folk
| Monsters of Folk | |
|---|---|
 Monsters of Folk | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Folk, folk rock, indie folk |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels |
Rough Trade Shangri-La Music |
| Associated acts |
Bright Eyes My Morning Jacket M. Ward She & Him Centro-matic South San Gabriel |
| Website | www.monstersoffolk.com |
| Members |
Conor Oberst Jim James Mike Mogis M. Ward Will Johnson |
Monsters 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, solo artist and half of She & Him.[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 200 and peaked at 15.[3] It also reached No. 3 on Top Independent Albums, No. 8 on Top Rock Albums, No. 7 on Top Digital Albums, and No. 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]
On 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 the band's appearance on Austin City Limits, James declared him as "the fifth Monster".
M. Ward has stated that there is more to come after Monsters of Folk's first album.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [7] |
US Alt [8] |
US Folk [9] |
US Heat [10] |
US Indie [11] |
US Rock [12] | ||
| Monsters of Folk |
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Band Members
- Conor Oberst – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards, piano (2004–present)
- M. Ward – vocals, guitar, bass, piano (2004–present)
- Jim James – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards (2004–present)
- Mike Mogis – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, pedal steel, mandolin, dobro, bass, drums, percussion (2004–present)
Touring
- Will Johnson – drums, backing vocals
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. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ↑ Monsters of Folk at AllMusic
- ↑ "Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ↑ "Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ↑ Heringer (2009-10-27). "Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week – Monsters of Folk – Baby Boomer". www.mark-heringer.com. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ↑ "M. Ward Talks New Album, Promises More Monsters of Folk Material". Billboard.com. 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
- ↑ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History – Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History – Folk Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History – Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Monsters of Folk Album & Song Chart History – Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2011.