The Ben Folds One

Ben Folds has been making music.
So far since the break up of The Ben Folds Five, he has released one full length solo album, one live album, and 2 EP's. With a reported third EP on the way.

Why is Ben making these 6 song EP's when he could just release a big full length? well, here is what he has to say about Sunny 16:

"if i was starting over again and had to make a demo tape, i'd use this EP. it represents a big part of what i do very naturally. part of me thinks i'm an idiot for 'wasting' this recording on a limited release EP, but i'm really into this method of recording and releasing quickly and making it all about music, so here it is."

No big marketing campaign, no record company "roll out."
He is simply making music and releasing it when it's done.
How... genuine of him.

This new EP is full of stuff that makes Ben Folds music so wonderful, from semi-political (political in a charming not cynical way) Tracks like "All U can Eat," to introspective self reflecting songs like "There's Always Someone Cooler Than You" Ben Folds is still making really good music, for himself, and for us, and nobody else.

You can grab this album from iTunes, or Ben's online store. Also check out Speed Graphix, his previous EP. (links via mindsmith)