Released in 1996, this CD definitively answers a question that has occasionally plagued the Cowboy Junkies: yes, they sound good, but can they rock? Though still laden with the melancholia that has marked previous efforts, this CD is sonically dense, guitar-drenched, and good at high-volume levels. Margo Timmins' voice has never been more expressive, and the lyrics shimmer with intensity. Although the band has occasionally touched on quiet moments reminiscent of fellow Canadian Neil Young, little they have done before this album approached the emotive wail of his louder efforts. The Cowboy Junkies have proven their versatility while retaining their unique sound.
Hey there all,I don't yet have an iPod - so I really don't have a "digital" music collection, but that doesn't make me any less of a lover of music. Hope to get to know many of you. As you can see by my MOGname, I am an unparalleled fan of the Cowboy Junkies. My daughter played the CD Lay it Down for me years ago - and that was it - I was hooked. Picked up every single album they had out to...
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