The Last Three Human Words (Demo) + Just Be Simple

Description

Released simultaneously with I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina, this limited-edition 7-inch single includes MJ Lenderman’s contribution to the compilation (a cover of Songs: Ohia’s “Just Be Simple”) as well as a rarity from Jason Molina’s archives. This demo version of “The Last Three Human Words” clocks in at just over 5 minutes but perfectly captures the intimacy of Jason’s entire body of work. MJ Lenderman’s cover of “Just Be Simple” breathes new urgency into the song, blending the singer’s country confessions with his band’s energetic gusts. His distinctive North Carolina drawl vibrates with poetic conviction, reinventing Molina’s original with respect and intensity. This cover reveals the emotional depth of both artists, setting the tone for a project steeped in homage and transformation.