Morning Glory – “Poets were my heroes”

Released in 2012 through Fat Wreck Chords, Poets Were My Heroes marks a monumental shift for Morning Glory, evolving from a bedroom side-project of Leftöver Crack guitarist Ezra Kire into a fully realized, orchestral punk outfit. This album departs from traditional, stripped-down ska-core to embrace an ambitious, theatrical wall of sound that blends the gritty rebellion of The Clash with the anthemic, horn-driven punk styling of Rocket from the Crypt. Fueled by sweeping string arrangements and Kire’s gravelly vocal delivery, the record dives deep into themes of personal addiction, political disillusionment, and poetic romanticism. Key tracks like Poets Were My Heroes and Life’s a Long Revenge showcase the band’s unique ability to marry fist-pumping street-punk energy with complex, melodic songwriting, cementing the album as a standout masterpiece of modern, emotionally driven punk rock.

Track Listing:

1. Stevie Dinner 0:29
2. Everything’s a Song (To Me) 3:23
3. Shelter From the Spoon 3:07
4. Poets Were My Heroes 4:18
5. March of the Asylum 2:17
6. Quemar Las Fronteras 3:34
7. Divide By 4:54
8. Orphan’s Holiday 3:22
9. Touch 3:12
10. Patiently 3:51
11. Life’s a Long Revenge 2:09
12. Another Way (Outside the Walls of Eden) 4:20
13. Born to December 6:16
14. Care of Me 3:25