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May 19, 2000

The Jayhawks Find Something to Smile About

From alt-country to sweeping pop, the Jayhawks spread their wings
July 28, 1997

Comfortable in Chaos
May 29, 1997

Boxing Your Perception

Boxing Your Perception
April 11, 1997

Jayhawks Set To Release Album Apr. 22

Jayhawks Set To Release Album Apr. 22

Smile

Since 1985, the Jayhawks have valued craftsmanship and sincerity above all else; originality has been a poor country cousin. But with their sixth album, these grandpappies of the Americana movement try on a more jagged, if still countrified, rock sound. They end up sounding like every other band who...

2000 RS: 2of 5 Stars

Blue Earth

1998

Blue Earth

1998

Sound Of Lies

1997

Tomorrow The Green Grass

1995

Hollywood Town Hall

1992

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Biography

After a now out-of-print 1986 debut, the Minneapolis country rockers the Jayhawks first gained notice with 1989's Blue Earth. The album's production values are shoddy, but the band's core appeal is clear. In songs like "Dead End Angel" and "The Baltimore Sun," you can hear the soulful twang and singer Mark Olson's mournful tenor -- as well as his perfect harmonies with guitarist Gary Louris --...

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