The Waterfall is the seventh studio album by American rock band My Morning Jacket, the album was released on May 4, 2015. A deal of the album is heavily indebted to the area of which they recorded the album (Stinson Beach, California) and its nature. James mostly brought unfinished lyrics to the group to create a spontaneous development process. In addition, he suffered a back injury during the sessions that hindered its production. His lyrics, likewise, document injury, romance and heartbreak, and spirituality, but center most on renewal. The album's music encompasses several genres, including folk, R&B, and psychedelia.