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 ...   [ read more ]

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Deluxe version includes 20 rare and unreleased tracks from the band's vaults! Also comes with a DVD of music videos and live performances. 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 quick...   [ read more ]

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The songs which make up Blue Earth originated as demos, and save for some minor studio tinkering, are presented here in their original embryonic state. As a consequence, the record lacks punch; spare and economical, the songs are simply too primitive to come to life in this setting. Nonetheless, the growth of the band's songwriting skills over their debut is substantial; while many of the themes -- drifting, drinking, and lost love -- remain the same, they're handled with greater insight and clarity tha...   [ read more ]

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