Album: Sound of Lies by The Jayhawks (1997)
Genre: Alternative Country | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "Sound of Lies" is an album by the American alternative country and rock band The Jayhawks, released in 1997 on the American label. 
With the departure of Mark Olson, Gary Louris becomes the principal songwriter for Sound of Lies with an occasional co-write with bassist Marc Perlman. New drummer Tim O'Reagan also contributes "Bottomless Cup".
In his review for Allmusic, critic Thom Owen praised the album and wrote " 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 Jayhawks remain a distinctive band without Olson." 
The album peaked at #112 on the Billboard 200.

Artist Background: The Jayhawks are an American alternative country and rock band that emerged from the Twin Cities music scene during the mid-1980s. Their country rock sound was influential on many bands who played the Twin Cities circuit during the 1980s and 1990s like Uncle Tupelo, The Gear Daddies and The Honeydogs. They have released several studio albums, including five on the American Recordings label. On hiatus from 2005 to 2009, the band has since reunited and released a new album, Mockingbird Time, in... Part of the Minneapolis, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Country movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Minneapolis, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Country movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Country, Rock/Pop, Happy, 1990s, Album


"Sound of Lies" is an album by the American alternative country and rock band The Jayhawks, released in 1997 on the American label. 
With the departure of Mark Olson, Gary Louris becomes the principal songwriter for Sound of Lies with an occasional co-write with bassist Marc Perlman. New drummer Tim O'Reagan also contributes "Bottomless Cup".
In his review for Allmusic, critic Thom Owen praised the album and wrote " 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 Jayhawks remain a distinctive band without Olson." 
The album peaked at #112 on the Billboard 200.

Sound of Lies

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