bweil Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 wondering if any jason molina fans could point me in the right direction for where to start with his vast catalog of recorded output..... or maybe a list of your favorite tunes (a best of jason molina mixtape, if you will) thanks in advance... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Songs: Ohia Magnolia Electric CoSongs: Ohia The LionessSongs: Ohia Axxess & AceMagnolia Electric Co What Comesr the BluesMagnolia Electric Co Trials & ErrorsMagnolia Electric Co Sojourner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Two Blue Lights off Songs:Ohia's album Didn't It Rain. Feckin' gorgeous track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 "Farewell Transmission" /end thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 "Farewell Transmission" /end thread. well to be fair, he's got more than one great song. but that one is outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I will take on this challenge. Songs: Ohia - The LionessSongs: Ohia - The TigeressSongs: Ohia - Lightening Risked It AllSongs: Ohia - Untitled #1 (The first song from Mi Sei Apparso Come Un Fantasma)Songs: Ohia - Didn't It RainSongs: Ohia - Blue Factory FlameMagnolia Electric Co. - Farewell TransmissionMagnolia Electric Co. - I've Been Riding With The GhostMagnolia Electric Co. - Hold On MagnoliaMagnolia Electric Co. - I Can Not Have Seen The LightMagnolia Electric Co. - Leave The CityMagnolia Electric Co. - Texas 71Jason Molina - Long Desert TrainJason Molina - It's Easier NowJason Molina - Somethings Never TryJason Molina - Steady Now Really, there's a bunch of albums that you could pick any song off of it. My favorite Molina albums are:Songs: Ohia - The LionessSongs: Ohia - Ghost TropicSongs: Ohia - Didn't it RainMagnolia Electric Co. s/tMagnolia Electric Co. - Nashville Moon (if you like alt-country this one is great)Magnolia Electric Co. - The Black RamMagnolia Electric Co. - What Comes After The BluesJason Molina - Let Me Go Let Me Go Let Me Go I won't link another message board but on the official MECo board there is a topic where J.M. answers questions from fans, it's a good read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 well to be fair, he's got more than one great song. but that one is outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 start with nashville moon from the sojourners box set. all the other albums have their peculiarities that can be off putting to a new fan ie: bad female singers, bad male singers, acoustic dirges, etc. they have a new album coming out this year and jason did an album with will johnson that should come out this year too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laylow Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Songs Ohia - "Magnolia Electric Company" was the album that got me hooked; that one's really solid from start to finish (IMO) - and I agree, it's tough to beat "Farewell Transmission" (which is the opening track on that album). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willywoody Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Songs Ohia - "Magnolia Electric Company" was the album that got me hooked; that one's really solid from start to finish (IMO) - and I agree, it's tough to beat "Farewell Transmission" (which is the opening track on that album). i say start there, too. trials and errors is great, too, and more rocking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Songs Ohia - "Magnolia Electric Company" was the album that got me hooked; that one's really solid from start to finish (IMO) - and I agree, it's tough to beat "Farewell Transmission" (which is the opening track on that album). I fell in love with this album on first listen. It immediately became one of my all-time favorites. I'm especially fond of "I've Been Riding with the Ghost." I've tried a sampling of Jason's other work but nothing has hit me quite like Magnolia Electric Co does. Off hand I'm thinking that "Ring the Bell" is a strong song, and I really like most everything on Fading Trails, though I seem to recall that that particular album isn't normally considered to be on of his best works. "The Dark Don't Hide It" is pretty great song as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I fell in love with this album on first listen. It immediately became one of my all-time favorites. I'm especially fond of "I've Been Riding with the Ghost." I've tried a sampling of Jason's other work but nothing has hit me quite like Magnolia Electric Co does. Off hand I'm thinking that "Ring the Bell" is a strong song, and I really like most everything on Fading Trails, though I seem to recall that that particular album isn't normally considered to be on of his best works. "The Dark Don't Hide It" is pretty great song as well. when he wants to he can write an amazing song...farewell transmission, dark don't hide it...at the same time, his heart in that brooding place that is almost impossible to listen to all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 when he wants to he can write an amazing song...farewell transmission, dark don't hide it...at the same time, his heart in that brooding place that is almost impossible to listen to all the time.You get sick of his "Here comes midnight with the dead moon in its jaws" vibe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You get sick of his "Here comes midnight with the dead moon in its jaws" vibe? "the wolves and the owls keep me in the blues" what is this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 It appears to be a funny picture of Jason Molina with a caption about overdubs. I assume he does not use many? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Molina doing overdubs?! That'd be like Pet Sansone not doing windmill guitar chops. Impossible! Magnolia Electric Co's self titled debut is probably the best starting point. I love all the songs on that album, and I especially love "The Old Black Hen"... never got the dislike for that song. Oooollllllllddddd back hennn is that youuuu agaiiiinnnnn? Classic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The band member who runs their myspace site (I think it's the fuzzy haired lead guitar dude) made them up. They are all in the MEC myspace photo gallery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Magnolia Electric Co's self titled debut is probably the best starting point. I love all the songs on that album, and I especially love "The Old Black Hen"... never got the dislike for that song. Oooollllllllddddd back hennn is that youuuu agaiiiinnnnn? Classic.Songs: Ohia's The Magnolia Electric Co? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodestar Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 "Hold On Magnolia" is definitely among my 10 favourite songs of all-time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I haven't been following Molina's status very closely recently, but I came across this news from a few weeks ago: First Music From Jason Molina Since 2009 great news all around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 this sounds great! didn't know this was out. hope he is currently doing well and following a program. it's hard to believe he maintained the output he did while struggling with an addiction that has resulted in 3 years of rehab. i bet he's written a shitload of material. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Yeah, the note they posted from him on the website is insightful. Sounds like he's intentionally taking it very slow, which is probably the healthy thing to do. Dear friends and family. It has been a long hospital year. You all have done so much and given so much to further my cause on this planet that I feel compelled to give you a little note. The response towards my medical fund and other support has been better than I could have ever imagined. I spent my time on the farm which was more like the opposite of a tour of duty, but it was good in its way. I have been moved around quite a bit too, Chicago, England, Indiana, West Virginia and back and forth to each. For the time being I am doing well, still in recovery and still in treatment until probably the summer does its thing. I’ve been writing a lot of music and eagerly anticipate the new 10” with Will Schaff’s book, word is that end of May we might finally get them. It is slow going, but it is going. I did write about 500 letters to many of you who sent me good wishes and more, oddly the facility I was in decided to keep them all instead of sending them. I’ll start re-collecting post box information when I am in a place for any length of time. Treatment is good, getting to deal with a lot of things that even the music didn’t want to. I have not given up because you, my friends have not given up on me. I do still need your support however that takes shape, good vibes are worth more than you might think. Finally, there are actually some musical projects on the distant radar screen, but for those who understand, I am taking this in much smaller steps than I’m used to. Keep the lamps trimmed and burning! JM5 May 2012Indianapolis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 frankly it's next to impossible to be in a touring bar (ish) band and stay sober. having been to many different treatment centers indicates some sticky stuff, but also that he's following direction. look forward to new music. wonder if he'll stick with the magnolia electric moniker or just play under his own name. it'd be cool if he started putting stuff out as Pyramid Electric Co. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I love Molina. His songs have been a theme in my life for about ten years now. I can always come back to his stuff. I met him once and he was obviously a kind fellow. Some petty part of me is curious as to what he became addicted to, but more importantly I'm just glad the guy is getting better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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