M. Ward "For Beginners: The Best of M. Ward" 2026-01-23 producer and storyteller

producer and storyteller

a cover of the song written by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen

and infectious choruses

all the while winning the respect and adoration of die hard country music fans as well

M. Ward "For Beginners: The Best of M. Ward" 2026-01-23 producer and storytellerFor Beginners: The Best of M. Ward is a collection for M. Ward fans of any vintage. Gathering together 14 tracks from across his Merge Records discography, including the newly recorded song "Cry," For Beginners is both a primer and a mixtape of favorites sequenced in a way that gives them new life. Beginning with "Chinese Translation" and "Poison Cup" from 2006's Post War, For Beginners drops in on Ward as he expands his prowess in the studio. His