The Jayhawks : A Complete Album-By-Album Review of One of America's Greatest Bands

[@wieneryron]

Hollywood Town Hall is one of the insanely greatest albums ever. Impossible just how many great songs can be from one album. Clouds, Settled Down, Sister Cry, Waiting, Martin's Song, on and on...

[@Hofner54]

great, great reviews, I recently have discovered this band, and I am just blown away by the song writing, melodies, harmonies, a no frills tight band, and I'm frankly baffled it took me this long to dig deep into them, I'm going to see them in two weeks for the first time, gonna be great.

[@suefields4254]

The Jayhawks are so fantastic! Blue is such a masterpiece. David Letterman absolutely loved them and had them on many times..

[@Bushranger28]

Check out the Jay Hawks Tiny Desk concert. Highlights the quality songs on Paging Mr Proust.

[@adrianluscombe9532]

Adore The Jayhawks. Sound Of Lies has always been my favourite. “Dying On The Vine” is massive. The new one “xoxo” runs it pretty close. Greetings from the UK. Great video, thanks

[@johnrincon781]

Hi Chris, you know, there is something about laying on the couch in the dark listening to music. That is one of my favorite and therapeutic things to do. You are definitely not alone. Some of my friends question my sanity and wonder why. I think if you have to explain it's really not worth the trouble. They will never get "it." As always, enjoyable listening to your thoughts. I think I can speak for all when I say thank-you very much for sharing. John

[@TheLongCut1]

Thanks a lot, John!

[@jonhjrnevik8989]

I totally agree. Back Roads and Abandoned Motels is a masterpiece. An album in its true sense. A comprehensive story made up of mysterious places, painful experiences, unforgettable experiences, heavy emotions, hope, longing... An album that can be listened to continuously, completely over and over again without having to skip weak elements. Yet another real work of art from this imaginative band, who have delivered over so many decades. Quality does not die. Big words. And quite simply. The Jayhawks always impress me.

[@georgemadison3466]

Still floored also. My favorite was "Blue Earth."

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Hollywood town hall ,tomorrow the green grass ,rainy day music all masterpieces

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

HOLLYWOOD TOWN HALL had intense impact on my life. I love all of their records,but this one is just too good. Hard to beat

[@coloradopeoplesnews7676]

Me too. Saw them play in front of 100,000 in Grant Park in Chicago for that album and was hooked ever since.

[@donperisho2184]

One artist who is part of the Jayhawks has shown her excellence so many times and has gotten better though the years and that is Karen Grotberg. She was great in the Sound of Lies but really has come to shine on XOXO with Ruby and Across My Field.

[@TheLongCut1]

Couldn't agree more. Karen is awesome!

[@Rhialto-the-Marvellous]

Karen has proven, with her tasteful piano, keyboard stylings, and beautiful vocal harmonies (now lead) that unlike Mark Olsen, she is indispensable to the glorious sound of The Jayhawks.

[@donperisho2184]

I agree that the Sound of Lies is a great album possibly the best. The early stuff with Mark Olsen is good but i like the newer records better. Mockingbird is poor with little to love except Tiny Arrows. I greatly disagree about Paging Mr Proust, love Leaving the Monsters but there are so many great tunes on this album its a must have for me.

[@blainesworld36]

Thanks to you I am discovering the Jayhawks for the first time tonight.

[@erajad]

I love "Smile" - probably since it was my first Jayhawks record. Love the whole thing. :)

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Man I love the Jayhawks so much!!!!!

[@steveg6199]

@The Long Cut - I was at a restaurant and they were playing a good bunch of 90s hits in the background and had played the song "Blue". And I was like, "dang! how could my brain forget about the Jayhawks in my 'head tunes' 😕". I went onto KZbin to reminisce on the band when I came across your video here. Thanks for reminding me that this band is way more than a couple of hits! I'm checking out your album recommendations at the moment and noticing some similarities with their songs and the band 'Blue Rodeo'. Do you have any opinions on Blue Rodeo?

[@richardmccann4702]

Blue Earth is a collection of demos that works very well. Don Heffington passed away recently.

[@jacquelyn3228]

So true...... My favorite band as soon as I heard 'Blue'. The back ground music of my life.. cheesy, but true 💖

[@CornboneStudios]

Very much agree with your reviews here. I think that 2018 release in some spots is their finest. I always get excited when they announce a new record and think this will be the one. The amazing thing is (and it’s in their songs) though tough times they keep going. Their songs often bring tears to my eyes. Rainy day music for sure.

[@jezmez68]

My alternative country journey began with Gear Daddies, then Uncle Tupelo, then the Jayhawks.

[@richardmccann4702]

She’s Not Alone Anymore is an absolute classic!! Gary’s backing vocal on this is AMAZING!

[@ccarney1126]

Went to see them in Tarrytown Music hall tonight. They put on a great show. So glad I got to see them.

[@mazzysmusic]

And don’t forget the two great Ray Davis Americana volumes with the Jayhawks has his backup band.

[@michaeldalton8374]

They were also the backing band for Joe Henry’s “Short Man’s Room”.

[@danielemilazzo432]

I was just listening to 10 little kids, a great gig song.

[@johnlittle3430]

1. Rainy Day Music 2. The rest Honestly, that's not a knock; they're just that goddamn good.

[@shantysoundman]

increadeble band, i 'm fan of them sinse 95, but never had de chance to see them live till last April here in the Netherlands. Tim wasn't there ,they had a replacement drummer, but it was a fantastic gig i'll never forget

[@dice1296]

can't get into HTH for some reason. always loved the next 2 and have seen them live more than any other band

[@ronirico6214]

To me me they mesh Poco/Hollies sound to perfection.

[@SharonMcauley-h1w]

Subscribed

[@suefields4254]

Mark Olson left in 1995, because his then girlfriend who became his wife, Victoria Williams, was diagnosed with MS. She was the inspiration for the Jayhawks song "Miss Williams Guitar"

[@TheLongCut1]

That sounds right. Thanks for sharing.

[@hollymcclure4703]

Heard them first on Sweet Relief and have been searching KZbin for a video of them doing LIGHTS live...anyone know...I'd love to watch it

[@jacquelyn3228]

I'd have to disagree you with on Paging Mr. Proust. I feel this album is amazing ❤❤

[@mazzysmusic]

Crap even the Jefferson Airplane did some radio spots for Levi Strauss in the late 60s ✌🏻

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

I wish I could give this video 2 likes

[@TheLongCut1]

Hahhaha. I would like it for you but I think that's bad form :). That said, I agree - they're a spectacular band.

[@michaeldalton8374]

“Mockingbird Time” was a period where Louris was deep in opioid addiction, and it sounds like it. Everything before that was outstanding!

[@richardmccann4702]

Black Eyed Susan is classic Mark Olson

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

Why so many "um"s?

[@mazzysmusic]

I absolutely love Rainy Day Music . Crack it open. Proust sounds terrible for some reason.

[@stuarthunt4606]

15:40 Brent Best? Like, Slobberbone Brent Best??

[@TheLongCut1]

Yeah. The one and only.

[@stuarthunt4606]

@@TheLongCut1 Dang, he's amazing. I got obsessed with Slobberbone this year (Some New Town was my top song on spotify). Really wish that "Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today" was on vinyl.

[@jezmez68]

I don't understand how you can't find some records? It looks like you have enough to alphabetize by band/artist?

[@richardmccann4702]

Versions of Two Angels and Martin’s Song are much better on Blue Earth. Mark Olson told me that HTH was a bit stiff. Jayhawks current music has no edge without Olson.