For The Beginners: The Best Of M. Ward

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For Beginners: The Best of M. Ward is a collection for M. Ward fans of all ages. Gathering 14 tracks from his Merge Records discography, including the new song "Cry," For Beginners serves as both an introduction and a best-of, sequenced in a way that gives them new life. Rather than the clear evolutionary line suggested by a chronological arrangement, what holds For Beginners together is Ward's impeccable talent as a songwriter, which remains in the spotlight as his sound expands, moving from lo-fi home studio recordings to radio-ready electric hits. This celebration of one of the label's most beloved artists includes "Cry" - his first new recording on Merge since 2018 - a stripped-down cover of the pop classic by Godley & Creme featuring Melbourne's Folk Bitch Trio.