The Jayhawks, in coordination with UME (Universal Music
Enterprises), will release three of their greatest albums in remastered format.
Sound Of Lies (1997), Smile (2000), and Rainy Day Music (2003) will all be unleashed on compact disc July 1st
and vinyl on August 5th. Anyone wishing to find some exceptional road music for
their summer cruises should line up on the first of July to purchase one or all
three of these exceptional records.
I got into the Jayhawks many years ago. I discovered them
through a “if you like this band, then try that band” snippet on one of the
websites (I can’t recall which one, probably Amazon, but it doesn’t matter). As
a fan of Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, and Ryan Adams, I was really starting to get into
this very different, alternative country, independent music. And along came the
Jayhawks. I purchased Rainy Day Music,
their 2003 gem, and was instantly hooked. I had never heard music this fresh
and different. And I had to hear more.
The newly remastered albums Smile, Sound Of Lies, and Rainy Day Music sound terrific. A
cleaner, more pronounced sound resonates throughout each disc. And while the
enhanced music is a real treat, the best part of each one of these releases is
the bonus material. Each disc comes with no less than five bonus tracks of
previously unavailable or unreleased material. That alone makes it worth the
purchase.
And the songs are still as spectacular as when they were
released. The highlights for me include “The Man Who Loved Life,” “Think About
It” and “Big Star” from Sound Of Lies.
Smile favorites include “Smile,” “What
Led Me To This Town,” and “Somewhere In Ohio.” And I’ve always loved “All The
Right Reasons,” “Save It For A Rainy Day” and “Eyes Of Sarahjane” from Rainy Day Music.
The Jayhawks will be touring in support of these
remastered releases this summer. The touring band for 2014 will consist of:
Gary Louris, Marc Perlman, Tim O’ Reagan, Karen Grotberg, and Kraig Johnson. The
band will be in Europe for most of July before coming to North America
(performing in Calgary). As of this writing, select dates have been set for
August festival shows in Minnesota and Iowa, and a pair of September shows in
Minneapolis. More American dates will be released soon. You can keep an eye out
by visiting: http://www.jayhawksofficial.com/shows.html
If you’ve never checked out The Jayhawks before, now is
the perfect time to make yourself a fan. With 3 terrific remastered records, a
fall tour of America, and rejuvenated band members, the second half of 2014 is
going to be a magical journey for this band.
Sound Of Lies
The Man Who Loved Life
Think About It
Trouble
It’s Up To You
Stick In The Mud
Big Star
Poor Little Fish
Sixteen Down
Haywire
Dying On The Vine
Bottomless Cup
Sound Of Lies
Bonus Tracks:
I Hear You Cry
Sleepyhead
Kirby’s Tune (studio outtake)
It’s Up To You (alternate version)
Sound Of Lies (rough mix)
Smile
Smile
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me
What Led Me To This Town
Somewhere In Ohio
A Break In The Clouds
Queen Of The World
Life Floats
Broken Harpoon
Pretty Thing
Mr. Wilson
(In My) Wildest Dreams
Better Days
Baby, Baby, Baby
Bonus Tracks:
Who Made You King (studio outtake)
Gypsy In The Mood (studio outtake)
A Part Of You (demo)
Life’s Little Ups And Downs (live)
Greta Garbo (demo)
Five Cornered Blues (demo)
Rainy Day Music
Stumbling Through The Dark
Tailspin
All The Right Reasons
Save It For A Rainy Day
Eyes Of Sarahjane
One Man’s Problem
Don’t Let The World Get In Your Way
Come To The River
Angelyne
Madman
You Look So Young
Tampa To Tulsa
Will I See You In Heaven
Stumbling Through The Dark (reprise)
Bonus Tracks:
Tailspin (“inbred” version)
Waiting For Salvation (demo)
The Book You Wrote (demo)
False Eyelashes (Blue Eyed Soul( (demo)
Won’t Last Long (demo)
In The Canyon (live)
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