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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 16:17:43 GMT
The Jayhawks - Back Roads and Abandoned Motels (2018)
:format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-12268078-1531793525-3508.jpeg.jpg) Due to a mix up with the rota, we are going with a management special for this entry. I first came across this band through a music based Facebook site I follow. Loads of people were raving about this group and particularly this album, so I thought I would try it and found it to be just excellent. Not a group I was familiar with previously, they have something about them that really works, all of the instrumentalists are extremely skilled and the songs are superb. Hopefully you all will enjoy this group and album as much as I do. Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_Roads_and_Abandoned_MotelsSpotify:
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 16:20:04 GMT
Well obviously and easy 5/5 for me.
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 5, 2019 18:26:10 GMT
There are several small piles of CDs sitting near the hifi here. At the top of one of them sits this album. So it can't have been that long since I last played it!
The Jayhawks are one of my favourite bands since I discovered them in about 1995 or '96. When I bought a couple of their albums ('Tomorrow the Green Grass' and 'Hollywood own Hall'), my wife was away on a trip to New York and I spent the week playing them to death. When she heard one of them, she asked, "Why haven't I heard of them? This is brilliant, why aren't this band huge?" or words to that effect.
I have all of their albums and solo albums and have seen them perform a couple of times.
I commend this album to the house!
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Post by MartinT on Sept 5, 2019 19:19:43 GMT
Very promising start. Thanks for the Album Choice, I just hadn't listened to them at all.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 7, 2019 20:48:22 GMT
I'm giving this a 4/5 as it's very enjoyable and prompts me to explore their catalogue further. Of course, the "not sure I'd buy it" part is meaningless for me as I can stream it any time.
Does Karen Grotberg sing on all their albums?
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 7, 2019 21:15:17 GMT
No, she didn't join until 1993. Her first album with them was 'Hollywood Town Hall'. After that, she's been on all of them except 'Rainy Day Music' (I think).
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Post by MartinT on Sept 7, 2019 21:20:08 GMT
Thanks, Chris. Now exploring Paging Mr. Proust.
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Post by Slinger on Sept 9, 2019 18:53:53 GMT
I've given it a "5" because it exceeds the parameters for a "4" in my book. I'd actually have made it 9/10 because it's not quite perfect, but I do already own it, along with several more of their albums. Great choice, Paul.
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 10, 2019 15:06:30 GMT
Not for me
Rather dreary, don't like the male or female vocals.
Like a cover of artists from the past
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Post by John on Sept 10, 2019 16:24:31 GMT
I am with \Mike on this I could handle it in the car but would not go actively looking for it. A 2
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Post by MartinT on Sept 10, 2019 17:39:12 GMT
If you don't like The Jayhawks, I can't see you liking The Delines either.
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Post by John on Sept 10, 2019 18:18:19 GMT
It comes down to the vocals Martin I just can't get into them. With the Delines I am okay with the vocals
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Post by MartinT on Sept 10, 2019 18:33:31 GMT
Oh, that's interesting John. Thanks for the insight.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2019 22:25:04 GMT
That is interesting.
I’m not sure I see the similarities with The Delines, but would probably put Mandolin Orange in the same ball park.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 11:04:37 GMT
I have tried a few of their other albums and am not getting quite the same draw at the moment. Will keep trying because I think they are worth it.
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Post by Barrington on Sept 13, 2019 10:59:12 GMT
Did nothing for me at all , not sure what it was , it was ok inoffensive , listenable but dragged on a bit .
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Post by Barrington on Sept 13, 2019 11:01:23 GMT
If you don't like The Jayhawks, I can't see you liking The Delines either. I've got The Imperial in my favourites on Spotty , really like it , as John says it's the singer . As my post above this Jayhawks' album didn't do it for me . |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2019 12:45:25 GMT
Shame you don’t like it, Barry  |
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Post by Barrington on Sept 13, 2019 17:58:31 GMT
Shame you don’t like it, Barry Bit soft for me Paul it could do with a bit of an edge . |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2019 15:30:45 GMT
This band continue to surprise me. I have been listening to some of their back catalogue and whilst they are probably overall in one genre, they do like to mix it up a bit.
Really happy I found them!
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