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Jim James Reflects on My Morning Jacket's Dark Z Era
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Jim James wrote My Morning Jacket's 2005 album Z amid loss and depression.
- He named Z from pessimism and suicidal thoughts.
- During the pandemic he quit drinking and found a therapist.
- Rolling Stone Music Now discusses Z's 20th anniversary and unreleased tracks.
- James notes two members left in 2004 and Wordless Chorus emerged with a borrowed synthesizer.
