Reviews
“When viewed less as a hipster supergroup and more of an old-fashioned song swap, Monsters of Folk live up to their hype and then some.”, "Full of emotion and fresh ideas, they deliver some neat country-folk tracks....Throughout, the cascading guitars and careful production all work really well...", "The music on their self-titled debut is powerful and consistent, highlighting everything we love about the four individuals in a fresh, new package.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "The barroom rollicking of 'Say Please' and 'Losin Yo Head' evoke a real sense of all-for-one rock romance.", 4 Stars Out of 5 -- "James', Oberst's and Ward's Voices Meld Beautifully in a Variety of Styles...", "Oberst, Ward, and James trade lead vocals on a few tunes and weave haunting harmonies throughout, but it's not difficult to discern who the lead actor is on each cut.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "The most interesting songs show off how surprisingly well Oberst's unrefined warble melds with James' liquid-smooth falsetto...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "MONSTERS OF FOLK seems to have encouraged a raising of the group's collective game.", "James Is the Goofball Genius Here, Dishing Out Hilarious Nonsense..." -- Grade: B
