Released: 05/12/25
Dear Life Records reissues MJ Lenderman, the Asheville songwriter’s self-titled 2019 debut, now remastered for vinyl by Heather Jones. Originally self-released and recorded with Colin Miller, the album blends lo-fi warmth with pedal steel grit and introspective lyricism. Drawing from 90s slowcore, Magnolia Electric Co., and Neil Young’s raw energy, its nine tracks showcase Lenderman’s early, distinctive style—rough-edged, patient, and deeply resonant.