The Jayhawks
Blue Earth
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Date:  1989
Format:  ARC
Genre:  Americana
    Track Listing:
      1.  
      		 Two Angels    4:07
      2.  
      		 She's Not Alone Anymore    3:23
      3.  
      		 Will I Be Married    3:53
      4.  
      		 Dead End Angel    3:40
      5.  
      		 Commonplace Streets    5:21
      6.  
      		 Ain't No End    3:45
      7.  
      		 Five Cups of Coffee    3:52
      8.  
      		 The Baltimore Sun    3:10
      9.  
      		 Red Firecracker    3:08
      10.  
      		 Sioux City    3:11
      11.  
      		 I'm Still Dreaming, Now I'm Yours    3:45
      12.  
      		 Martin's Song    3:32
      The songs which make up Blue Earth originated as demos, and save for some minor studio tinkering, are presented here in their original embryonic state. As a consequence, the record lacks punch; spare and economical, the songs are simply too primitive to come to life in this setting. Nonetheless, the growth of the band's songwriting skills over their debut is substantial; while many of the themes — drifting, drinking, and lost love — remain the same, they're handled with greater insight and clarity than before, with a keen eye for detail and nuance.