My Morning Jacket has unveiled an album of 14 acoustic recordings on Bandcamp dubbed Peacelands, proceeds from which will benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, Doctors Without Borders and the International Rescue Committee. The project was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Shawn Everett and includes a blend of originals (“I’m Amazed,” “State of the Art”) and covers (Brian Wilson’s “Love and Mercy,” Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”).
“‘Peacelands’ is a word and concept created by visionary Louisville artist Mark Anthony Mulligan — an imaginary land of peace, friendship and equality he created in his artwork,” says frontman Jim Jimes. “[It’s] a place where folks listen to each other and find a way to get along in peace, friendship and togetherness — despite their differences. I think about this word ”peacelands’ in our world all of the time, especially in troubled times, and we believe that it’s still possible for us to achieve Mark’s vision of Peacelands — a world of love and friendship — if only we can learn to listen, love and forgive in paths of peace, acceptance and tolerance.”
“We stand with the people of Minnesota and everywhere else affected by the horrors of ICE brutality and lack of human decency or transparency from this administration,” he continues. “There is room for everyone to be safe and free and at home in this vast world and we need to find a new path together to safe and humane immigration policy and reform rooted in peace and love, safety and equality and new systems of fairness, freedom and transparent justice for all.”
While putting finishing touches on its next studio album, My Morning Jacket will play only a handful of shows this year, beginning April 18 at the High Water festival in Charleston, S.C.
Here is the track list for Peacelands:
1. Why Can’t We Live Together (Timmy Thomas)
2. New World Coming (Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil)
3. Love and Mercy (Brian Wilson)
4. Here in Spirit (Jim James)
5. Rainbow Power (Timmy Thomas)
6. I’m Amazed (Jim James)
7. Don’t Lose Your Eye (Sonny Boy Williamson)
8. Changing World (Woody Guthrie and Jim James)
9. State of the Art (Jim James)
10. Blowin’ in the Wind (Bob Dylan)
11. Everything Must Change (Benard Ighner)
12. In the Moment (Jim James)
13. Together Again (Buck Owens)
14. I Found A Reason (Lou Reed)
