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Cowboy Junkies

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 12, 1991)
• Original Release Date: 1986
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000002W3M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #132,444 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The Junkies' shimmering 1986 debut immediately catches your attention simply because of the unique concept: a lethargic, languid, country-tinged band interpreting an emotionally intense art form--the blues--with utter detachment. Seven of the nine cuts are blues covers (including three from John Lee Hooker and two from Robert Johnson), with one original and one stark Springsteen cover tossed in for good measure. The formula succeeds magically, thanks to Margo Timmins's drowsy, pristine vocals, Michael Timmins's gently snapping guitar, Alan Anton's quietly rumbling bass, and Peter Timmins's soft percussion palette. Whites not only serves as a perfect introduction to the doleful Junkie aesthetic, it somehow makes apathy sound compelling. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling, raws, jangling and sweet., July 9, 2002

By	Raymond R. Roewert (Clearwater, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

I can't remember when it was, but many moons ago a friend loaned me this album and told me I'd love it. The first time I heard it I think a fuse blew in my brain. I was hooked. The Cowboy Junkies first album is a collection of tunes which included Robert Johnson's "Crossroads" and "Me and the Devil" as well
as Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper" that have been stipped raw and presented in a simple, unpolished fashion. What really got to me was the voice. Margo Timmons is a Goddess. Her voice is sultry and chilling. It cuts right to soul. "Take Me," the only song on the album written by band, is a wonderful tune
that is only of fortaste of things to come from them.
You gotta have this album.... You know you want it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars edgier than their others, September 24, 2004

By	Loren E. Clive "bonne vivante" (Pukalani, HI) - See all my reviews

This album has a sinister sound which must be the aspect that some don't like. Granted, I am just speaking from listening to the audio samples of their other work listed here online, but I prefer WOEN because of its darker ambiance. It's not just sad; it's evil. It talks about killing, the devil, etc. . . . black magic afoot! This is the album to listen to when you're brooding, mad at a lover, or the like. I don't want to hear it all the time, but sometimes it's just perfect. The swinginess of the guitar is perfect.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OPUS ONE, July 26, 2000

By	wdanthemanw "wdanthemanw" (Geneva, Switzerland) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I always return to the Cowboy Junkies's CD's with pleasure. Their first recordings, in the early 90's, produced severe electroshocks in the musical world of that period. It was also a shock to me ! And, from that moment on, I've followed the career of this canadian band through the years.

For a week now, I'm playing in loop their first production WHITES OFF EARTH NOW!! and I'm not getting tired of it. It's possible to hear the nine songs while reading or just admiring the wallpaper of your room with your neurons standing still. There is a certain hypnotic quality in these songs one can't find anywhere else. Don't get me wrong ! I don't say that you will fall asleep after 10 minutes, no way ! the bluesy guitar of Michaël Timmins will always be there to wake you up.

A great first recording.