This weekend, NPR Music premiered The Autumn Defense’s upcoming album Fifth, offering fans the first glimpse of the record before its January 28 release.  Although most side projects are often experimental and used by artists to expand their creative outlet, Stephen Thompson from NPR Music believes that “For The Autumn Defense — which features bassist John Stirratt and multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone, both of Wilco — it’s actually a chance to pursue a narrower focus. Where Wilco sprawls, The Autumn Defense drills down to a sweetly straightforward style of classic pop and rock.”

You can stream Fifth on NPR Music’s website HERE.  The album is also available for pre-order in the Yep Roc Store.