Name: Sound of Lies
Brand: The Jayhawks

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B002115801

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2014-09-30

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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602537909568

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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The Jayhawks

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

American

The Jayhawks are an American alternative country and rock band that was formed in February 1985 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With their unique blend of country and rock influences, the band has become a staple in the music industry.
Since their formation, The Jayhawks have released numerous critically acclaimed albums and have gained a loyal fan base around the world. Their distinctive sound, characterized by beautiful harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, sets them apart from other bands in the genre.
With over three decades of experience, The Jayhawks continue to captivate audiences with their soulful performances and timeless music. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, you won't be disappointed by what this talented group has to offer.

Following Mark Olson's amicable departure, the remaining <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/jayhawks">Jayhawks</a> reconvened under the direction of Gary Louris to record Sound of Lies, the band's most ambitious album.

Like Wilco's Being There, Sound of Lies uses country-rock as a foundation and wanders off into a variety of different sonic territories, including surf rock and Beatlesque pop, bringing the music closer to the sound of adult alternative pop/rock. Although the surface of the album is pleasant and melodic, Louris has written a uniformly harrowing set of songs, inspired both by the dissolution of his partnership with Olson and a recent divorce. The lyrics have a naked, emotional honesty which would have been more affecting if the music echoed its sentiment, yet the record still has a subtle grace and power, proving that the <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/jayhawks">Jayhawks</a> remain a distinctive band without Olson.

Sound of Lies

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