Post-War is the fifth studio album by M. Ward

M. Ward

Matthew Stephen Ward, known by his stage name M. Ward, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the Portland, Oregon music scene. In addition to his solo work he is known as a member of She & Him and Monsters of Folk.-Career:...

. It was released on August 22, 2006 by Merge Records

Merge Records

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. It features the single "To Go Home

To Go Home

To Go Home is an EP released by M. Ward in 2007 for Merge Records. The title track, originally by Daniel Johnston, is also found on M. Ward's 2006 album Post-War.-Track listing:All songs by Matt Ward except where noted....

," a cover of a song written by Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston

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. Guest appearances were made by Jim James

Jim James

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 of My Morning Jacket

My Morning Jacket

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 (who produced the track "Magic Trick"), Neko Case

Neko Case

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 and Mike Mogis

Mike Mogis

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. Ward has said that the song "Today's Undertaking" was heavily inspired by Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison

Roy Kelton Orbison was an American singer-songwriter, well known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads. Orbison grew up in Texas and began singing in a rockabilly/country & western band in high school until he was signed by Sun Records in Memphis...

's 1963 single "In Dreams

In Dreams (song)

Recorded in Monument's Nashville studios in early 1963, "In Dreams" peaked at number 7 on Billboards Hot 100 and spent 13 weeks on the charts in the U.S. During the five months the song was on the charts, Orbison replaced guitarist Duane Eddy on a tour of England. He was immensely popular in...

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Track listing

All songs by Matt Ward except where noted.

1. "Poison Cup" - 2:40
2. "To Go Home
   To Go Home
   To Go Home is an EP released by M. Ward in 2007 for Merge Records. The title track, originally by Daniel Johnston, is also found on M. Ward's 2006 album Post-War.-Track listing:All songs by Matt Ward except where noted....
   
   " - 3:51 (Daniel Johnston
   Daniel Johnston
   Daniel Dale Johnston is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and artist. Johnston was the subject of the 2006 documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. He currently lives in Waller, Texas....
   
   )
3. "Right in the Head" - 4:12
4. "Post-War" - 4:55
5. "Requiem" - 2:48
6. "Chinese Translation" - 3:58
7. "Eyes on the Prize" - 2:37
8. "Magic Trick" - 1:43
9. "Neptune's Net" - 2:06
10. "Rollercoaster" - 2:48
11. "Today's Undertaking" - 2:26
12. "Afterword/Rag" - 3:32
13. "Chinese Translation" (enhanced video)