Tag: M. Ward

Shovels & Rope, Busted Jukebox Volume 3, 2021 on Dualtone

The third in a series of cover albums by Shovels & Rope, this one focuses on kids songs or songs in lullaby style, thus the “Juicebox” joke in…

She & Him, Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, 2022 on Fantasy

I love tribute albums and cover albums, and also both Brian Wilson and She & Him (the duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward), so this was right…

M. Ward, Rockport MA, August 2nd, 2024

Got a chance to see M. Ward last night at the beautiful Shalin Liu in Rockport MA It’s a beautiful venue, but the lighting seems to have foiled…

M. Ward, The End of Amnesia, 2001 on Future Farmer Recordings

M. Ward’s sophomore album, following up Duet for Guitars #2 – and what a wonderful album it is. My copy is a 20th anniversary reissue on vinyl from…

Laura Veirs, My Echo, 2020 on Raven Marching Band Records

Portland Oregon singer-songwriter who’s been putting out consistently strong records since 1999’s self-titled debut. Produced by Tucker Martine, with a set of musicians including Karl Blau, Justin Chase,…

M. Ward, Think of Spring, 2020 on Anti-

One of my favorite recent buys. M. Ward redoes Billie Holiday’s 1958 Lady in Satin. I loved his cover of Bowie’s Let’s Dance, and these standards take well…

She & Him, Volume One, 2008 on Merge

Debut album for the duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Covers of “You Really Got a Hold on Me” and “I Should Have Known Better” plus a…

M. Ward, What a Wonderful Industry, 2018 on M. Ward Records.

M. Ward, What a Wonderful Industry, 2018 on M. Ward Records. M. Ward a few albums back, before Migration Stories and the Billy Holiday cover album Think Of…

M. Ward, More Rain, 2016 on Merge

M. Ward, More Rain, 2016 on Merge Barnes & Noble “exclusive” edition with a signed poster. Love M. Ward and there are great collaborations here with Peter Buck,…