Post-War by M. Ward - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Critics have painted M. Ward as something of a star-struck musical revivalist but his work is in truth a thoughtful blend of earnest but lo-fi Nashville classicism and Nilsson-like lyrical play which deserves to be considered on its own terms. On Post-War, Ward’s first album with a full time backing group, he deftly expands on the musical and lyrical themes he has been pursuing throughout his career, bringing fuller expression to his dust blown sonic aesthetic. On the slightly baroque, tympani embellished opener “Poison Cup” Ward plays the role of an unsatisfied lover yearning after a transcendence still greater than Howlin’ Wolf’s fabled “spoonful”, effectively setting the tone for an album full of meditations on man’s inability to realize his romantic ideals. By the time Ward has led the listener through honky-tonk weepers like “Right In the Head” and blues inflected eulogies like “Requiem”, he has thoroughly made his case.

1. Poison Cup

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

2. To Go Home

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: Daniel Dale Johnston; Composer

3. Right in the Head

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

4. Post-War

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

5. Requiem

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

6. Chinese Translation

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

7. Eyes on the Prize

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

8. Magic Trick

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

9. Neptune's Net

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

10. Rollercoaster

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

11. Today's Undertaking

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

12. Afterword / Rag

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Composer: M. Ward; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 35 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative, Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative, Singer-Songwriter, Folk Revival, Indie, Americana

Label

Merge Records

Music Distribution Service

Merge Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 21, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

673855028026