November 15, 2009

Song of the Week


Monsters Of Folk

The supergroup Monsters of Folk lay down their weapons and encourage the townsfolk to roller skate in the video for "Say Please." With Coner Oberst (Bright Eyes), M. Ward (She & Him), Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes / indie uber-producer) combining their individual musical powers, the dynamic fondly recalls the Traveling Wilburys. Indeed, the group's self-titled debut is self-aware and quite good, even if no track measures up to this all-time favorite gem.

2 comments:

Gavin said...

"Handle With Care" and "End of the Line" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwqhdRs4jyA&feature=channel are toss-ups in my book with "Handle With Care" probably having a slight edge give Roy Orbison's appearance in the video (though the rocking chair with Roy's guitar in End of the Line was a very nice touch).

The D Man said...

Orbison's voice deserves its own wing in the rock'n'roll mansions above.