SONGS: OHIA 11/16/01
Posted on May 30th, 2007 by ekkoSongs: Ohia, as far as I know, is dead. It was essentially singer-songwriter Jason Molina’s project from 1999-2003, when he established the Magnolia Electric Company. Jason posts lots of songs (and live shows in lossless format) at the Magnolia Electric Company website, so it’s not hard to find their stuff. I tend to go hot and cold with it, alternately blown away and bored. But lately, I’m more impressed than not, so I’m throwing up a post.
Songs: Ohia made an at times fascinating mix of indie rock, alt-country, and lo-fi folk. The album of “theirs” that moved me the most was the second, The Black Album, released on Secretly Canadian records. They also did great EPs, one with My Morning Jacket and another Will Oldham and Alasdair Roberts (billed as The Amalgamated Sons of Rest).
Without further ado, here’s Songs: Ohia, Nov. 16, 2001.
Tracklist:
1. Jennie Blackbird’s Blues-Songs: Ohia.
3. Cross The Road, Molina-Songs: Ohia.
4. You Win Again (Hank Williams cover)-Songs: Ohia.
5. The Gray Tower-Songs: Ohia.
6. Two Blue Lights-Songs: Ohia
7. Didn’t It Rain-Songs: Ohia.
8. Division St. Girl / Capt. Badass-Songs: Ohia.
Comment By: Infinite Fool
May 30th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Thanks for this. I’m a huge Jason Molina fan. You should check out his solo albums and his work w/The Magnolia Electric Co.
Comment By: Kayleigh
May 30th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
I feel the same way about Songs: Ohia- sometimes impressed, but not always. Thanks for these tracks!
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Comment By: hellfried
June 2nd, 2007 at 11:41 pm
my favourite songs:ohia album has got to be ‘magnolia electric co’. here’s a link to my take on jason molina