Last Three Human Words (Demo) / Just Be Simple

Released in tandem with I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to JasonMolina, this limited edition 7" features MJ Lenderman's contribu-tion to the compilation (a cover of Songs: Ohia's Just Be Simple)alongside a rarity pulled from the Jason Molina Archives. This demoversion of "The Last Three Human Words" runs just over 5 minutes,but captures the intimacy of Jason's entire catalog perfectly well. MJLenderman's cover of "Just Be Simple" brings a fresh urgency to thesong, blending it's twangy confessions with bursts of full-band ener-gy. His distinct North Carolina drawl trembles with poetic conviction,reimagining Molina's original with reverence and grit. The coverplays to the emotional depth of both artists, setting the tone for aproject rooted in tribute and transformation.