Music From the North Country: The Jayhawks Anthology

Formed in 1985 by Minneapolis roots music fans Mark Olson and Gary Louris, The Jayhawks became one of the most recognized and successful bands of the so-called "alt country" movement of the 1990's. Their milestone albums Blue Earth,Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow The Green Grass yielded hits like "Waiting For the Sun" and "Blue" which showcased the blend that quickly became the band's signature sound. After the departure of Olson in 1995, Louris changed direction slightly toward a more pop-oriented sound and soldiered on with classic albums Sound of Lies and Rainy Day Music.

Fast forward to 2009. Olson and Louris have released their first music together since 1995. Music From the North Country is a brand new compilation that tells the band's story so far. Collecting key tracks from all of their releases and overseen by Gary Louris, this is a wonderful introduction to and happy reminder of one of the great American bands of our time.