Music From the North Country: The Jayhawks Anthology (American/Legacy, 2009)
The Jayhawks
Reviewed by Dan MacIntosh
However, this package's extra disc also includes an early version of Tailspin with a dirty electric guitar part, which shows an entirely different side of the band altogether. Be thankful they never moved in that direction! And while this harder rocking take is a curiosity, it doesn't highlight The Jayhawks' greatest musical characteristic, which is making the listener as emotional as a little girl. The best examples of this emotive trait can be found in Blue and I'd Run Away. Nevertheless, it's kind of sad to hear Mark Olson's love ode to Victoria Williams with Miss Williams Guitar, especially now that they are no longer a couple.
In addition to the 40 songs contained on this healthy 2-CD collection, there is also a DVD with 9 videos. The Jayhawks will likely never receive the sort of box set treatment that's been awarded The Byrds, so this is the closest these fine musicians will get to their rightful start treatment. Listening to it right now, and don't save it for a rainy day.
CDs by The Jayhawks
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