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Track Listings
| 1. True Blue |
| 2. Omaha Nights |
| 3. To Die A Happy Man |
| 4. She Only Calls Me On Sundays |
| 5. We'll Get By |
| 6. Black Grass |
| 7. I Wanna Get High |
| 8. Vagabonds |
| 9. D.C. Blues |
| 10. Meandering |
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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On first listen to this i was disappointed that it wan't a jayhawks album or at least sound like one, but after a few plays it's for this reason that i love it. With Chris Robinson (the black crowes) producing, this album shares a similar feel to his New Earth Mud lp (which i also recommend). The overall feel of the album is laid back and warm but it's not without a few lively moments. True Blue, We'll Get By & Vagabonds are the stand out songs for me. The `laurel canyon family choir' add a bit of colour to the songs and are a nice touch. I found it to be a grower, so persevere with it!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Gary Louris is simply one of the finest songwriters around. Why The Jayhawks never became one of the biggest bands on the planet is anyone's guess. Perhaps their sound was a little too 'English pop' for US tastes and too 'Americana' for the UK. For me, it was a perfect blend that should have gone down well on both on sides of the Atlantic. Whatever, I give thanks that Louris soldiers on, producing work as brilliantly consistent as this. Vagabonds is more 'pop' than Rainy Day Music, less so than Smile, occupying the same territory as arguably The Jayhawks' finest album, Sound Of Lies. Every track is a gem but the brightest highlights are True Blue, Black Grass, D.C. Blues and the epic title track. This is the first truly great album of 2008 and essential for anyone that appreciates classic songwriting. Simply superb.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Well I liked the Jayhawks, but I was disappointed in parts with Vagabonds. I didnt find the song hooks as catchy and some of the lyrics seemed at times contrived or disjointed, but a lot of it was up to the usual Jayhawks standards. So I keep listening, more to some tracks than others, and hope with time it will be more appealing, but I suspect that its more likely to go to the second hand shop sooner or later. If you can geta listen to it before purchase, that may sway doubters one way or the other, though it didnt work for me. Diehards will love it, I've no doubt. Me? I've got every Gram Parsons song on vinal, CD or both so I'm no judge of impartiality.
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Leicester Bangs Review (2008):
Gary Louris - Vagabonds (Rykodisc)
Seems like The Jayhawks have finally been put to bed, which is a shame. In their way, they were as important an inspiration to the `90s alt. Read more
Seems like The Jayhawks have finally been put to bed, which is a shame. In their way, they were as important an inspiration to the `90s alt. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Leicester Bangs
Louris' best work
Louris is one of those rare songwriters who just keeps getting better and better as the decades tick by. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by S. J. Mitchell
Solo is less not more
After 6 wonderful albums with the Jayhawks, who can blame Gary for doing a solo spot but the usual problems arise when an artist does this. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2009 by A. Cutts
A bit disapointing...
Maybe it is just me but I am a bit disappointed by this album. At his best Louris writes some wonderfully bitter sweet love songs that few can match. Read more
Published on 21 July 2008 by Reader from London
Bring back the Band
I have given this CD three stars in the hope that it is a slow burner as J.Willis thinks. The first impression was certainly one of disappointment, with the muddy low key... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2008 by M. R. Dangerfield
Autumnal americana at its best
An essential album by Mr Louris. There's been some criticism amongst his listenership about the 'sound' of this album. Read more
Published on 27 May 2008 by Orryl Oak
jayhawks live on
Gary Louris, in keeping with ex-Jayhawk members Mark Olson and Tim O'Reagan has recorded an album to compete with the best of the Jayhawk's catalogue. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2008 by Declan Culliton
One of the best voices out there
One of the best songwriters as well, this will be filed under Americana but easily transcends this label, and in the process p! Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2008 by Big Jim
Well it would be, wouldn't it?
Here it is. In the absence of any Jayhawks activity, 2008 promises Gary's solo album right here followed by a collaboration with Mark Olson. Sounds like a good year for good music. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2008 by A. Murdoch
Vagabonds Triumph
Looking at "Cathedral Peak and Lake" my eyes are always drawn to the brightest sky just left of the mountain, where the sun's reflecting off the storm clouds clearing. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2008 by A. J. Williams
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