Name: Post-War by M. Ward
Brand: M. Ward
SKU: 652637261165
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (84 reviews)

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.

11. Today's Undertaking

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Mike Coykendall
Mike Mogis
Amanda Lawrence
Rachel Blumberg
Matt Ward
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

2. To Go Home

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Mike Coykendall
Jordan Hudson
Rachel Blumberg
Neko Case
Matt Ward
M Ward; Performer
Arranger: Matt Ward; Composer
Composer: Daniel Johnston; Composer
Lyricist: Daniel Johnston; Composer

12. Afterword / Rag

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Mike Mogis
Rachel Blumberg
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

3. Right in the Head

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Jordan Hudson
Mike Coykendall
Mike Mogis
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

6. Chinese Translation

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Rachel Blumberg
Mike Coykendall
Jordan Hudson
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

5. Requiem

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Jordan Hudson
Rachel Blumberg
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

4. Post-War

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Mike Coykendall
Jordan Hudson
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

7. Eyes on the Prize

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Mike Coykendall
Jordan Hudson
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

10. Rollercoaster

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Mike Coykendall
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

9. Neptune's Net

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Rachel Blumberg
Mike Mogis
Jordan Hudson
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

8. Magic Trick

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Matt Ward
Rachel Blumberg
Jim James
Mike Coykendall
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt Ward; Composer

1. Poison Cup

by M. Ward

Primary Artist: M. Ward; Main Performer
Performer: Mike Coykendall
Skip Von Kuske
Mike Mogis
Amanda Lawrence
Matt Ward
M Ward; Performer
Composer: Matt Ward; Composer
Lyricist: Matt 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 4000x4000 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

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Singer & Songwriter, Indie Rock, Indie

Label

4AD

Music Distribution Service

Beggars Group Digital LTD

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

652637261165

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Notification

Post-War

11. Today's Undertaking

2. To Go Home

12. Afterword / Rag

3. Right in the Head

6. Chinese Translation

5. Requiem

4. Post-War

7. Eyes on the Prize

10. Rollercoaster

9. Neptune's Net

8. Magic Trick

1. Poison Cup

Technical Specifications

Post-War

Product information

Release options

11. Today's Undertaking

2. To Go Home

12. Afterword / Rag

3. Right in the Head

6. Chinese Translation

5. Requiem

4. Post-War

7. Eyes on the Prize

10. Rollercoaster

9. Neptune's Net

8. Magic Trick

1. Poison Cup

Technical Specifications