Bad Books, the new project from Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull. The album features five compositions each from both Devine and Hull, with the members of Manchester Orchestra filling out the sound and the band. The self-titled debut will be released October 19, 2010 via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings, the record label that was founded and has been run by Manchester Orchestra since 2007.

The first song from the album, "You Wouldn't Have To Ask," is streaming on their Facebook Profile.