Jim James Details Wowed Out and Upcoming Plans

Jim James has announced details regarding his new solo album, Wowed Out. The release has origins tracing back 15 years to a film soundtrack project. James recalled the older film soundtrack recordings while working on his first solo material since his 2018 album, Uniform Clarity. The 10-track album includes the songs Baby Dear and Whole Heart (Into It).

James will embark on a short solo acoustic tour scheduled to begin on November 28 in Louisville. James, who settled in Los Angeles about eight years ago, also appeared at a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in July celebrating the music of Wes Anderson films. During that performance, he sang Strangers by The Kinks and The Wind by Cat Stevens.

In addition to his solo work, new album recording sessions for My Morning Jacket with producer Gena Johnson are planned for November. The upcoming project will be the first full album recorded entirely from start to finish in Nashville by the band. Earlier this year, James released a 14-track solo acoustic album under the My Morning Jacket name titled Peacelands, which features covers of Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, and The Velvet Underground.