''The Tennessee Fire'' is the debut album by the

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My Morning Jacket My Morning Jacket is an American rock band formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 1998. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Jim James, bassist Tom Blankenship, drummer Patrick Hallahan, guitarist Carl Broemel, and keyboardist Bo Koster. The ...

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' vocals, many of which were recorded in an improvised studio above his cousin’s garage.“The Tennessee Fire” deluxe edition liner notes Of the sixteen tracks on the album, only four were re-recorded in a professional studio prior to the album’s release: "Heartbreakin Man", "The Bear", "Evelyn Is Not Real" and "I Think I’m Going to Hell". In 2019 a deluxe version of the album celebrating its 20th anniversary was released, featuring the original 16-track album alongside 16 additional previously unreleased and unheard tracks, demos, alternate versions and more.

Track listing

''“Alabama Come Clean” is a hidden track that isn’t listed on the original release.''

The Tennessee Fire: 20th Anniversary Edition

Disc 1 - Original Album Disc 2 - Bonus Material

Personnel

– vocals, guitars, harmonica & banjo * Johnny Quaid – guitars * Two Tone Tommy – bass * J. Glenn – drums

References

External links

Album listing on My Morning Jacket's official web site
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