VARIOUS – I Will Swim To You: A Tribute To Jason Molina (w/ Etching) – 2LP – Comet Dust Red Vinyl [OCT 3]

2LP – Limited Edition Comet Dust Red Vinyl with Etching on Side D.

2 disc-set featuring covers of songs from Jason Molinas catalog
UV Printed Artwork on B-Side of Disc 2
Features artwork from longtime collaborator William Schaff
10% of the profits from each record donated to MusiCares
Features contributions from MJ Lenderman, Horse Jumper of Love, Lutalo and More.

Jason Molina was an artist who didnt like to look back. Throughout the singer-songwriters life and career, a restless and evolving creative pulse propelled him forward, training his focus on what was next. His unyielding creativity and work ethic bore sacred fruit. In his short life, Molina achieved what most musicians strive for: a sound that is instantly recognizable but rarely repeats itself.

From the banks of Lake Erie in his hometown Lorain, Ohio, to international stages with his bands Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co., Molina performed his vast catalog of mysterious, romantic, tempestuous, and monumental songs that were at once innovative and rooted in American tradition. He consistently tinkered with his sound, image, band, and homebase in order to sate his muse. Tenor guitar-toting misfit. Lovesick lo-fi indie rocker. Dirgey slowcore bard. 21st century roots-rock trailblazer. Canonical Midwestern songwriter. Jason Molina planted his creative flag in all of these territories to stake his claim, convey how far hed traveled, and leave behind a trail of precious talismans.

With I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina named after a line in Molinas song Lioness Run For Cover Records and a coterie of affiliated artists honor the songwriters enduring impact. The compilation of Molina covers is performed by some of todays most visionary singer-songwriters, including MJ Lenderman, Hand Habits, Horse Jumper of Love, Sun June and more, and includes singular interpretations of Molina fan favorites and deep cuts from his solo albums and lesser-known EPs. The resulting collection, an unmistakable labor of love, is an often-stunning gestalt of generational talent paying homage to one of the most gifted but underrated American songwriters.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. MJ Lenderman – Just Be Simple
2. Horse Jumper of Love – Blue Factory Flame
3. Trace Mountains – The Dark Dont Hide It
4. Sun June – Leave The City

Side B
1. Runnner – When Your Love Has Gone
2. Sadurn – The Old Black Hen
3. Advance Base – Everything Should Try Again
4. Hand Habits – Lioness

Side C
1. Teen Suicide – Whip-Poor-Will
2. Friendship – Hard to Love A Man
3. Lutalo – Shadow Answers the Wall
4. Another Michael – Farewell Transmission

Side D
Etched Artwork (no music)