''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 ...
. It introduced the
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-heavy sound that is characteristic of the band's early material. This is most apparent in
Jim James
James Edward Olliges Jr. (born April 27, 1978), professionally known as Jim James or Yim Yames, is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. He has also released several solo albums.
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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
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Jim James
James Edward Olliges Jr. (born April 27, 1978), professionally known as Jim James or Yim Yames, is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. He has also released several solo albums.
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– vocals, guitars, harmonica & banjo
* Johnny Quaid – guitars
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Two Tone Tommy – bass
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J. Glenn – drums
References
External links
Album listing on My Morning Jacket's official web site*
My Morning Jacket albums
1999 debut albums
Darla Records albums
Albums produced by Jim James
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