Album: Smile by The Jayhawks (2000)
Genre: Alternative Country | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "Smile" is an album by the American alternative country and rock band The Jayhawks, released in 2000 on the American label. 
Smile marks a move away from the band's long-time alt-country stylings to a more pop approach.
A number of critics mentioned the change in sound of Smile. In his review for Allmusic, critic John Duffy praised the album and wrote "The general shift in direction may alienate a few long-term fans, but much like friends Wilco achieved with their adventurous Summerteeth, Smile's modern touches may bring even more people into the band's orbit. What never changes on the Jayhawks' albums, it seems, are the blissful melodies and well-constructed tunes, and that may just be enough for even the toughest critics."
The album peaked at #120 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, 2000s, Album

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"Smile" is an album by the American alternative country and rock band The Jayhawks, released in 2000 on the American label. 
Smile marks a move away from the band's long-time alt-country stylings to a more pop approach.
A number of critics mentioned the change in sound of Smile. In his review for Allmusic, critic John Duffy praised the album and wrote "The general shift in direction may alienate a few long-term fans, but much like friends Wilco achieved with their adventurous Summerteeth, Smile's modern touches may bring even more people into the band's orbit. What never changes on the Jayhawks' albums, it seems, are the blissful melodies and well-constructed tunes, and that may just be enough for even the toughest critics."
The album peaked at #120 on the Billboard 200.

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