awatt Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Does anyone know why Two Angels is on two Jayhawks albums, Blue Earth and Hollywood Town Hall (which I am absolutely loving)? Is there more or less here than I think? Please, feel free to hijack this thread if you are so inclined.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 It use to be that bands would redo songs when they went from say an indie release - to a major label release. I think Blue Earth was never ment to be an album - but was rather a collection of demos that was spruced up. I would think that when songs were picked for HTH - it was viewed as one of the better ones among the old demos - I may not have the story right - I am sure someone on here knows the scoop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 Two angels, one bad end... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tapmyglass Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 martain's song is also on both albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Two angels, one bad end... ...This lifetime's easy, way back home there's a funeral. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 martain's song is also on both albums. Oh yeah, I see you're right. I'm digging the Jayhawks but duplications seem very strange to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 It use to be that bands would redo songs when they went from say an indie release - to a major label release. I think Blue Earth was never ment to be an album - but was rather a collection of demos that was spruced up. I would think that when songs were picked for HTH - it was viewed as one of the better ones among the old demos - I may not have the story right - I am sure someone on here knows the scoop. That sounds logical to me. I usually skip through Two Angels and Martin's Song on Blue Earth and save it for HTH. I think Commonplace Streets might be my favorite on that album. Love the guitar. "This crumpled dollar bill in my back pocket, reminds me I had twenty." Reading this thread is going to lead me into a little Jayhawk binge. It's been awhile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bretb Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 It use to be that bands would redo songs when they went from say an indie release - to a major label release. I think Blue Earth was never ment to be an album - but was rather a collection of demos that was spruced up. I would think that when songs were picked for HTH - it was viewed as one of the better ones among the old demos - I may not have the story right - I am sure someone on here knows the scoop. This is how I remember the story. HTH is on my all-time top ten list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I've only heard Tomorrow the Green Grass. I really need to check out HTH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I've only heard Tomorrow the Green Grass. I really need to check out HTH. and Sound of Lies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turtlegirl37 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I heart Martin's song. But, really, you can't go wrong with just about anything from HTH or Tomorrow. I've also recently gotten into Rainy Day Music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nurfherder Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 My favorite Jayhawks song is "Broken Harpoon" from Smile. Highly under-rated album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 YIKES! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 At the moment, my favorite is Wichita. Is it just me, or do the Jayhawks sing a lot about death, murder, heartbreak, outcasts, the dark side....? No wonder I like them so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Just the good ones before Mark left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Just the good ones before Mark left. yeah, because they've done nothing but suck since he left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essox500 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Just the good ones before Mark left. Each album since Olson left has had 2-3 really good songs (O'Reagan had a great one on Sound of Lies and Rainy Day Music). But with Olson, they were all good. Has anyone heard the acoustic shows with Olson and Louris from this spring? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 RDM might be my favourite 'Hawks release, but Smile and Sound of Lies are a bunch of poop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nurfherder Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Has anyone heard the acoustic shows with Olson and Louris from this spring? I went to one in Hollywood, it was really good. I hope it means they'll be reuniting for an album, but I don't see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 yeah, because they've done nothing but suck since he left. I don't much care for anything after HTH and TTGG. But - that's just me - I like what I like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essox500 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I went to one in Hollywood, it was really good. I hope it means they'll be reuniting for an album, but I don't see it. Louris just said Mark is flying out in October to begin work on a new Olson/Louris album. He will also be on Mark's new solo record. He also said there will be a tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 yeah, because they've done nothing but suck since he left. I wouldn't say they sucked after Olson left, but they weren't anywhere near as good without him, particularly in terms of lyrics. Louris has a great voice and is a terrific guitar player, but he can't write lyrics to save his life. Most of Sound of Lies is just downright embarrassing -- which is too bad, because the band's sound on that record is really good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essox500 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I wouldn't say they sucked after Olson left, but they weren't anywhere near as good without him, particularly in terms of lyrics. Louris has a great voice and is a terrific guitar player, but he can't write lyrics to save his life. Most of Sound of Lies is just downright embarrassing -- which is too bad, because the band's sound on that record is really good. I'd say The Man Who Loved Life, Bottomless Cup and Sound of Lies are all great songs. The rest is pretty bad. And as much as some people like "Trouble", and "Big Star" they are just rehashes of much better songs already done by the Jayhawks ( Red's Song and Real Light). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 (edited) Musically, I don't think much changed in terms of how much I enjoy listeningIMO after Olsen left. I still liked the music just as much. However, as stated before, lyrically Gary falls a bit short of previous expectations. Still, songs like Smile, Broken Harpoon, Tailspin, and Save It For A Rainy Day (just to name a few) are incredible tunes. Edited August 4, 2006 by Scalzunfield Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essox500 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Still, songs like Smile, Broken Harpoon, Tailspin, and Save It For A Rainy Day (just to name a few) are incredible tunes. Yes they are. Have you heard any of Olson's major studio solo albums? He's got two great ones in My Own Joe Ellen and December's Child. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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