Bad Books, the project from Kevin Devine and members of Manchester Orchestra have announced their sophomore album. The record is titled II and is due out October 9, 2012. It was recorded at Favorite Gentlemen Studios in Atlanta, GA and was produced by Devine, Manchester Orchestra's lead singer Andy Hull, and Bad Books/Manchester Orchestra guitarist Robert McDowell. The band last released Bad Books in 2010.

Check out a song from the album, titled "Forest Whitaker" via Rolling Stone.