Released in 2003, The Magnolia Electric Co. is widely considered the masterpiece of late singer-songwriter Jason Molina and the final album under his Songs: Ohia moniker. Recorded with renowned engineer Steve Albini
: The album served as a bridge between Molina’s work as Songs: Ohia and his subsequent full-band project, which he eventually named Magnolia Electric Co. after this release. Production and Style Songs Ohia Magnolia Electric Co.320 Rar-
at Electrical Audio in Chicago, the record marked a significant shift from Molina’s earlier sparse, lo-fi folk toward a fuller, more "rock-populist" sound. Album Overview and Significance A Creative Turning Point Released in 2003, The Magnolia Electric Co