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The Jayhawks - Blue Earth (1989)

Track listing:
  1. Two Angels 4:07
  2. She's Not Alone Anymore 3:23
  3. Will I Be Married 3:53
  4. Dead End Angel 3:40
  5. Commonplace Streets 5:21
  6. Ain't No End 3:45
  7. Five Cups of Coffee 3:52
  8. The Baltimore Sun 3:10
  9. Red Firecracker 3:08
  10. Sioux City 3:11
  11. I'm Still Dreaming, Now I'm Yours 3:45
  12. Martin's Song 3:32

Notes

The songs which make up Blue Earth originated as demos, and save for some minor studio tinkering, are presented here in their original embryonic state. As a consequence, the record lacks punch; spare and economical, the songs are simply too primitive to come to life in this setting. Nonetheless, the growth of the band's songwriting skills over their debut is substantial; while many of the themes — drifting, drinking, and lost love — remain the same, they're handled with greater insight and clarity than before, with a keen eye for detail and nuance.