Peacelands: My Morning Jacket's Benefit Album for Minneapolis Solidarity
My Morning Jacket has released a benefit album called Peacelands in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis. The album features acoustic protest songs and supports organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union, Doctors Without Borders, and the International Rescue Committee. You can purchase the 14-track collection for $9.99 on Bandcamp or stream it online.
Recorded at EastWest Studios’ Studio Three in Hollywood, California, with producer Shawn Everett, Peacelands showcases frontman Jim James performing stripped-down versions of My Morning Jacket and solo tracks. The album includes covers of songs by artists like Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, The Velvet Underground, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Timmy Thomas. There is also a new rendition of Woody Guthrie's "Changing World."
The title Peacelands was inspired by Louisville artist Mark Anthony Mulligan's vision of a world of peace, friendship, and equality. Jim James emphasizes the importance of listening, loving, and forgiving to achieve a world of peace, acceptance, and tolerance. He expresses solidarity with the people affected by ICE brutality and calls for safe and humane immigration policies rooted in peace, love, and equality.
Peacelands is available for streaming and purchase on Bandcamp. The album artwork features a handmade wood carving found by Jim James at a second-hand store in Missoula. The tracklist includes songs like "Why Can’t We Live Together," "Love and Mercy," "Here in Spirit," "I’m Amazed," and more. Full songwriting credits are also provided for each track.
Peacelands is a powerful collection of songs that resonates with the themes of peace, equality, and justice. My Morning Jacket's commitment to supporting important causes and advocating for positive change shines through in this benefit album. Stream or purchase Peacelands to experience the heartfelt music and contribute to meaningful causes.