Mood Swings Marcus King

• 1Mood Swings03:25
• 2F*ck My Life Up Again04:18
• 3Soul It Screams03:29
• 4Save Me04:54
• 5Hero03:16
• 6Delilah04:23
• 7Inglewood Motel (Halestorm)05:20
• 8This Far Gone03:03
• 9Bipolar Love06:09
• 10Me Or Tennessee04:22
• 11Cadillac03:07
• Total Runtime45:46

Info for Mood Swings

Marcus King, the virtuoso guitarist and soulful singer, has once again captured hearts with his upcoming album, "Mood Swings", produced by none other than the legendary Rick Rubin.

“Mood Swings” is gentle and soulful yet rousing at the same time. It features jazzy guitar phrasing, a thumping backing beat that mimics a steady pulse, and an opening spoken reference to “terrible hopelessness” that sets up the vulnerable track. King’s writing, instrumentation, and vocals shine on “Mood Swings” in a way that surpasses his previous work.

"Mood Swings" as an album draws on King’s darkest moments when he believed his only recourse was to take his own life, according to a press release. The album became “a beacon of hope” for King as he created it, allowing him to be vulnerable and open with his struggles. The single features gut-wrenching lines like Let me explain myself / It’s the first time I’ve felt / Like I wasn’t running us into the ground and Time don’t heal no pain / I still feel the same / Because time is standing still. Anyone who has dealt with personal mental health struggles can relate to lines like this.

King has allegedly been working on this album since 2020, when he first met producer Rick Rubin and engineer Jason Lader. They decided to record something the first time they met and toured the studio space together. “I laid down guitar and vocals, we added Rhythm Ace R77 drum machine with tape delay to achieve the swing we desired, added bass & piano and after half an hour the track was finished,” King said in a press release.

"Mood Swings" is more than just a collection of songs – it’s a journey, a refuge for anyone navigating the complexities of life. With each track, King invites listeners to join him on a voyage of self-discovery, exploring the highs and lows of the human experience with unwavering honesty and grace.

Marcus King

Marcus King
A 23-year-old innovative songwriter and performer, Marcus King can simultaneously switch from swaggering rock to supersonic soul – with his vocal powers taking center stage on debut solo record El Dorado, out now. The album is a Dan Auerbach produced, genre-bending release from a world-class young talent, that will establish him as one of the most soulful voices of his generation.

The Marcus King Band founded in Greenville, South Carolina in 2013, is an expansive and dexterous musical unit that has honed their synergy through touring. Drummer Jack Ryan, bass player Stephen Campbell, trumpeter/trombonist Justin Johnson, sax/steel guitarist Dean Mitchell along with Marcus—bring an irreplaceable combination of commitment, craft and soul to their work and are one of the hardest working bands today. They have played 140 shows in the last year and sold out countless venues, including Brooklyn Bowl three nights in a row and Marcus’ namesake festival, The Marcus King Band Family Reunion. This year, the festival featured acts such as Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Yonder Mountain String Band, Josh Ritter, Amanda Shires, and many more.

This album contains no booklet.