I'm a fan. Didn't It Rain really tickles my poor-appalachian-factory-town roots. I saw them live and it was damn good. Jason even spent some time growing up in West Virginia. Mountaineers have an affinity for ex-mountaineers.

Magnolia Electric Co. is a pretty good album

currently my favorite band. not crap.

Absolute Oldham rip off. For those who like Palace, but have issues for Will disdain for his fans.

NOT CRAP
NOT OLDHAM RIP-OFF
The only Songs: Ohia have in common with CRAP is the letter 'a'

I'm surprised we haven't got a bigger poll for Jason Molina.

NC, no waffles.

I'm not at all familiar with this gentleman or his music. Care to school me?

Jason Molina is a lo-fi troubadour, sort of country, sort of Appalachian, sort of everything. He used to record 'solo' records under the name Songs:Ohia and eventually with a rock band called Electric Magnolia Co. He recorded a few really great records with Steve over the years.

Axxes and Ace might be the most approachable record. Very spontaneous, he taught the backing musicians the songs about an hour before hitting record. Ghost Tropic is one of the bleakest records you will ever here and not such a good place to start. Didn't it Rain is an often-cited creative high-water mark and Molina's 'Chicago' album. The following album Magnolia Electric Co is a superb hybrid of Crazy Horse and traditional country.

Highly recommended!

when i saw shellac play steve was wearing a magnolia electric co. t-shirt.

I'm huge Songs:Ohia fan,

but i can't stand Magnolia electric Co, the new band.
it"s boring me to death.