Tomorrow The Green Grass (studio album) by The Jayhawks

I feel like rock bands follow one of three models. First there is a model where there is more than one creative force but everyone has a well defined role such that there is a clear lead singer and a clear lead guitarist (e.g. Rolling Stones/Led Zeppelin/REM). Second, there are those bands that are really dominated by one artistic force (e.g. Smashing Pumpkins/Replacements). Finally, there are those rare bands that have multiple front men, multiple writers, multiple singers (e.g. Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles). The third formula is rare because its rare to have more than one person who can lead and also because its even rarer if two leaders can get along. I am fascinated by bands that follow the third model and I don't expect them to last. The Jayhawks were one of those bands with Gary Louris and Mark Olson. Eventually Olson left. The Jayhawks still put out great stuff with Louris leading. Olson came back at one point but it was short lived and other Jayhawks have taken turns with a song contribution or two. In any case, TTGG is the peak of the Olson/Louris Jayhawks. It's a magical record and one of my favorite records by any band ever.

Great harmonies, uplifting, hits the spot every time.

Best track by far: "Real Light".

From Sandrof1969 02/19/2018 17:44

Basta un suono leggermente più sfocato, qualche sbavatura in più, le canzoni di poco inferiori a quelle di "Hollywood Town Hall" ( ed un po' anche l'effetto deja vu ) a fare la differenza tra un capolavoro ed un comunque buon disco...

From Eastwood 12/12/2016 11:18

Good album. Best 10 songs average is 85,2/100 and the album can get good 85/100. Best song is "Blue" 90/100. All other songs ok to good 80-85/100.
Genre: Alternative Country, Americana

From buzzdainer 06/30/2016 16:57

I first heard the Jayhawks around the time I first learned that there was a thing called "alt-country." I immediately fell for the brothers-style harmonies of Gary Louris and Mark Olson, as well as the simple roots-rock song structures that define their sound. I especially like them when they really crank up the energy, as on the blistering rocker "Real Light."

My favourite Jayhawks album. Listening do it makes me smell the grass. And it smells wonderful.

This album & Hollywood Town Hall are stellar. Great melodies and harmonies. Americana with a pop flair. Real good MEZ

From Romanelli 11/27/2011 20:49

Jayhawks are a band that more people on this site need to hear. The harmonies of Marc Olson and Gary Louris are as good as you will ever find.