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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Record Label: Sham
  • Genre(s): Country, Americana, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Country-Rock
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Leaving the Monsters Behind
Leaving The Monsters Behind Sticking It Out Never Knowing What You Got Bury Me Down By The River Lazy Kicking Around All The Old Favorite Haunts I... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Magnet
    Jun 1, 2016
    80
    The Jayhawks have always sounded nostalgic, but Paging Mr. Proust proves there's still vitality in the tried and true. [No. 131, p.57]
  2. Mojo
    Apr 27, 2016
    80
    The album's exemplary and diverse array of toothsome guitar sonics helps, but more crucial still is yer Hawks; oh-so-distinctive vocal harmony blend. [Jun 2016, p.96]
  3. Apr 28, 2016
    80
    A bright, challenging album.
  4. Apr 29, 2016
    70
    If Mockingbird Time was a reminder of how well Olson and Louris compliment one another, this album demonstrates that Louris still knows how to make a memorable album as the group's sole leader.
  5. Jun 2, 2016
    70
    This set proves once again they're a band that can be reshaped as needed, and is clearly built to last.
  6. Apr 29, 2016
    70
    The result is a most welcome and simply terrific record from a perennially underrated band.
  7. Apr 28, 2016
    60
    There may not quite be the soaring quality of songs here that Hollywood Town Hall or Rainy Day Music offered, but its pleasures are manifold.

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  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Let me start by saying I am not crazy or being trollish.
    This album is just as good as any Beatles album. The songs are just that good.
    Let me start by saying I am not crazy or being trollish.
    This album is just as good as any Beatles album. The songs are just that good.
    Absolutely amazing songs. Each one is so well crafted and the melody is so damn good.
    I dont even own any other jayhawks albums, Found this by accident. And it is one of the most satisfying listens from start to finish that I have ever listened to over and over and over.

    It might just be me, but if you like melody and great musicianship (crazy professional band), this album is one of the elite.
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