MJ Lenderman "Manning Fireworks" CS 2025-08-15 you’re practically a different person

you’re practically a different person — like literally

” which won “Best Country Album” and was nominated for “Album of the Year” at the 59th GRAMMY Awards

My main goal musically was to write something different

The release hasn't seen a vinyl run in over 20 years

and Shaun Ferreday (bassist) alongside new members Robert Harris (guitarist) and John Schofield (drummer)

MJ Lenderman "Manning Fireworks" CS 2025-08-15 you’re practically a different personMj Lenderman is a songwriter born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. The anatomy of an MJ record might go something like this: warped pedal steels and skuzzed out guitar; crackin' a cold one with some buds; a voice reminiscent of the high lonesome warble of a choirboy. Songs snake their way from a lo fi home recording to something glossier made with longtime friends at Asheville's Drop of Sun studios, but the recording setting doesn't seem to