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Artist Biography
by Jason Ankeny
Led by the gifted songwriting, impeccable playing, and honeyed harmonies of vocalists/guitarists
Mark Olson and
Gary Louris,
the Jayhawks'
shimmering blend of country, folk, and bar band rock made them one of
the most widely acclaimed artists to emerge from the alternative country
scene of the '80s. Playing an evocative blend of downcast, folk-leaning
pop with
Neil Young-informed
country accents, the band emerged from the Minneapolis music scene in
the mid-'80s, and after a pair of early independent releases, the group
became critical favorites and cult heroes with the release of their
first major-label album, 1992's superb
Hollywood Town Hall. After 1995's
Tomorrow the Green Grass,
Olson left the group, and under
Louris' leadership, they went on, displaying a more pop-oriented direction on 2000's
Smile. After 2003's
Rainy Day Music,
the Jayhawks went on hiatus, but
Olson and
Louris reunited the band for 2011's
Mockingbird Time.
Olson once again dropped out, but
Louris gave the band a third act with 2016's adventurous
Paging Mr. Proust.
Tracklist
| 1 |
Waiting For The Sun |
4:19
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| 2 |
Martin's Song |
2:58
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| 3 |
Up Above My Head |
2:37
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| 4 |
Keith & Quentin |
2:36 |
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