A true accident if there ever was one Bad Books was never an intended nor calculated side project of singer-songwriter Kevin Devine and Andy Hull of indie rock band Manchester Orchestra.With no agenda or expectations, what was birthed just one week later was Bad Books, a fully realized album encompassing five compositions each from both Devine and Hull, with the members of Manchester Orchestra filling out the sound and the band. In contrast to previous outputs from the two parties, Bad Books cradles a much more noticeable pop aesthetic and energy than either artist has ever showcased before, meshing elements of Elliot Smith and Simon & Garfunkel with Brand New and Silversun Pickups.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. How This All Ends
2. The Easy Mark & The Old Maid
3. Baby Shoes
4. You're A Mirror I Cannot Avoid
5. Holding Down The Laughter
6. You Wouldn't Have To Ask
7. I Begged You Everything
8. Please Move
9. Mesa, AZ
10. Texas