If you haven’t heard yet Monsters Of Folk is yet another in a long line of supergroups that are appearing this year. This one just so happens to include the likes of Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes), Jim James (My Morning Jacket), M. Ward (She & Him) and Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes and Saddle Creek Records).

I’ve listened to the album a few times now and must say that I am pleasantly surprised with how enjoyable it is considering that I have never really been a fan of M.Ward or My Morning Jacket and think that Oberst has been slipping the past few years.

The new self-titled album is out next Tuesday but you can hear the entire album on the Monsters Of Folk  MySpace page now. The album opens with a surprising sound from “Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)”, the track seems to be a kind of Bee Gees tribute. After the opener the album settles into what you would expect, back woods bare foot folk.