Customer Reviews

Best of Cowboy Junkies

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This CD was put out without the blessing of the band. In fact, they would prefer you to download their tunes off the Internet instead buying it. And besides, so many of their albums are so good I can't imagine being able to pick a handfull of "best" songs. CJ fans, for sure, would not be interested in this CD. Neophytes would do well to explore in my order of preference Black-Eyed Man, Miles from our Home, Open, the Trinity Sessions, etc. Really can't miss with this fine group of musicians who deserve and merit the respect of their devoted fans, me among them.

Even though I have all these songs on other CDs of theirs, I decided to buy it just to have in my collection. However, I find this 'Best of' disappointing because there are very few songs here I consider the 'Best of' Cowboy Junkies. If you really want to hear the 'Best of ' this group, go buy "Lay it Down", "Black-Eyed Man", and "Trinity Sessions". To me, that is the best of the Cowboy Junkies!!

Go to cowboyjunkies site. They have asked their fans NOT to buy this album in which they were not involved in any aspect of its making and are highly insulted by these producers making their "best of" behind their back. They would rather have you download mp3's and burn your own cd. At least that's what Margo said at the concert where I saw them live this summer. BMG has pulled out to honor their request, but RCA has not.

A decent selection of the great catalogue of songs that Cowboy Junkies have created over the years. Unfortunately, there are some music industry-related issues involved that spoil the fun. Check out the band's website for more information.

This is a nice collection for anyone not familiar with Cowboy Junkies. However, any best of without "River Waltz" or "Bea's Song", two of their best, is incomplete. But this is a great listen and I would recommend it to any new listeners. Kind of like Cowboy Junkies with training wheels. If you like what you hear, move on to some of their other albums, all of which are great!

This is an inferior product not endorsed by the band. It was released by a music company which owns the rights to some of their old music. The band told them they were not interested in participating, but BMG made it anyway.

The record company released this CD against the band's wishes. There are *plenty* of excellent Cowboy Junky (Lay It Down, Pale Sun / Crescent Moon, Open, Trinity Session, etc.!) CD's to choose from... stay away from BMG's two "Greatest Hits" packages and pick a more current release instead.

This is a very disappointing collection. If you want a good collection, buy "Studio" which contains many of the same songs with excellent liner notes by the band.

Cowboy Junkies have an eerily, calming influence that is unique to say the least. Loved Lou Reed's version of "Sweet Jane" but; the CJ's radio version made me buy the CD. Also, "I'm so lonesome I could cry" is the "bomb".

This is what I call Sunday morning music. Nice cup of coffee, paper and this music. Lead singer is Nora Roberts (slow), Paula Cole (key), and Melissa Etheridge (throaty) all in one.