The Trinity Session

I really enjoyed this album, and it is definitely up my alley. I was unsure of how many were original vs. covers. I'd definitely listen again, but I'm not sure if it's at the level of a 4 from a critical perspective.

was ready to give this a 2 after the first couple of songs, but boy does it pick up

Heroin shivers listening to “Sweet Jane” … so good.

It doesn't get much more low key than this. It's slow and bluesy and I like the way they do the blues. Good instrumentation. Lots of good reverby guitar & slide guitar. I especially like the drumming on this album. It's very whispery and brushy. Walking After Midnight is interesting. You don't hear many bluesed out old country songs with an accordion solo. I love their versions of Sweet Jane and Blue Moon.

This was very beautiful, though listening to an album that's THIS slow (and mostly sad) in its entirety calls for a certain mood. It's not something I'd throw on at a party, or a road trip, or while I'm making dinner. MAYBE if it's raining and I'm making soup. But there is something very dreamy and hypnotic in the melancholy here, and I'm a big fan of their lyrics in the original songs. I really loved the Blue Moon Revisited mash up of their own music and Elvis's. So cool. Sweet Jane is an incredible cover too. Favorite original tracks of theirs are Misguided Angel, I Don't Get It, and To Love Is To Bury. Also love the story of where and how they recorded this, it adds to how special it feels.

Очень нравится топое ревью, упоминающее деда Линча в качестве составителя плейлистов для магазинов овощей или чего-то подобного - и чувствуется именно так. В звучании этой группы есть такое She Keeps Bees и другие любимые группы с этим нежным кантри-блюзовым звуком без выебонов суровых британских мальчиков/мужиков. Понравилось. Лучшая песня - Misguided Angel.

Well. This was not what I was expecting at all. But you know what? I welcome it. This is some good stuff. With a band name like Cowboy Junkies, I was expecting some silly country with a strong psychedelic influence. I was not expecting to get an album that's as chill as this one was. This is a pretty mellow album all things considered. It's a good mellow though. It provides a bit of a different experience as far as country goes. I don't even know if I'd call this country. This album kind of flips my entire idea of the genre on its head. This could be a good or bad thing depending on various factors, but seeing as I've never really been a fan of country music, I'd say it's a good thing here. I like Margo Timmins's vocals quite a bit. I think the songs are nice. Many of them are covers though, so I can't fully credit the high quality of these songs to the members of Cowboy Junkies specifically. That's not to say that their versions of these songs are bad though. They're quite good. The album's a bit on the long side, but I wouldn't say it dragged. Overall, this is just a pretty pleasant album. Not my favorite, but very few albums are. Low 4/5.

Interesting album with some good covers

This album is a whole vibe. Well produced and the female vocals over minimalist tones is hypnotizing. I love it.

Canadian alternative country from late 80s. Standing around a single microphone. Folky. Slow, gentle, simple. Beautiful voice.

The Blue Moon cover was nice, and generally this was fine to just hang around in the background for a bit. A high 3 rounded up.

I've known about this album for years, especially Sweet Jane, but never heard the whole thing. (Thank you 1001 list!) It felt like I was quietly sitting in the corner of a room, listening in on a group's (very organized and intimate) jam session. Margot Timmins voice is as comforting as a warm blanket on a cool rainy night, and the accompanying Junkies warm your soul as if you were sitting by a fire on that same night. Liked Songs Added: Misguided Angel Sweet Jane

Really good

My kind of music. I feel like I’m falling asleep in a barn after a very long day. There’s firelight creeping through barn walls and the last sounds of a dying party around the campfire. So good

Very good

had every intention of disliking this but instead was enchanted by the singers incredible voice. Well played, album generator, well played

I love learning about new bands and albums with this project. This was a cool one, apparently the Cowboy Junkies are made up of 3 siblings and another friend and they lied to the Trinity Church in Toronto that they were going to record a 3 siblings christmas album. They also recorded it all on on a single microphone and a two track, no mixing afterwards. For the music, I enjoyed it. Very blues-y and moody. The vocals lacked a bit at times in my opinion but I dug the melancholy low key vibes. Standouts: To Love is to Bury, Blue Moon Revisited Rating: 4.25/5

Not my favourite kind of music, but much of it is absolutely beautiful. This record shows why the world needs Canada more than it needs the USA.

Margo Timmins has a beautiful voice and I fuck with the stripped-down sound. Also, scratches a powerful Canuck nostalgia itch.

Fascinating little album. Restrained performance by alt-country / alt-folk band, round a single microphone, in a single (unedited) session. The inclusions of some cover tunes is a wise move, giving an easy measure of a delta from the norm. Worth a listen.

Didn't win me over on my first listen, but Sweet Jane was good enough to convince me to give it a second change. Lovely, atmospheric, initimate, timeless.

Soft and cosy. Great singer. Easy listening/night music. Four plus definitely!

I'm not usually a big fan of country music, but I loved the vocals here. The album also doesn't have TOO MUCH of that annoying country twang in the instruments and vocals.

Probably the most touching album since Houmous & Chutneys 26th studio album ‘This Will Touch You’. The follow up to their hit 25th studio album ‘I Touched You (Sorry)’. 4.3

I can see why people took to this in an era when things were much more bombastic; it is the atmosphere

Loved the mix of reimagined old country classics (and Lou Reed) with originals. Her voice is amazing. What a beautiful, chill album. Would 100% put this on rotation at my house during the early morning hours working and sipping coffee (like right now).

Mysigt!

Beautiful beautiful album, loved every song

This was pretty solid I thought

Pretty good country

pretty!!!

At the beginning I was out, but it grew on me

7/10

Reminds me of the two amazing Talk Talk albums, which are quite unbelievably not on the list.

i did not like that opening track but the rest was sososo good

Really enjoyed this album - giving 80's country Sarah McLachlan vibes. Easy on the mind. Recommend !

Wer sich auf dieses Werk einlässt, wird mit einem Klangteppich aus Melancholie, Hoffnung und zeitloser Schönheit belohnt. The Trinity Session ist kein Album für jede Stimmung, aber für die richtigen Momente ist es schlichtweg unverzichtbar. Die Cowboy Junkies haben hier ein Kleinod geschaffen, das seinen Platz in der Musikgeschichte verdient.

Wow. That mining for gold song is haunting. I can't speak to the rest, but what a good start. 2 or 3 banger songs and the rest I didn't click with. 4 for "heart of gold" alone.

Love it

Favorite Track: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

The Trinity Sessions is the second album from Cowboy Junkies, but it was their major label debut. The band makes lo-fi folk rock, led by Margo Timmins' ethereal, delicately-paced vocals. The tracks on the Trinity Sessions were recorded in one night, on one microphone, and they have a sense of simple, raw intimacy. The Trinity Sessions includes the band's cover of Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane," which was the band's biggest single. The band uses a steel guitar, a fiddle, and a harmonica, creating a sound like Americana folk.

Gorgeous music, gorgeous recording some wonderful song choices and a seminal version of Sweet Jane. Misguided Angel and Blue Moon Revisited are favourites. 4 stars

I have always loved the Sweet Jane cover but had never listened to this entire album until now. I am blown away at how ethereal and gorgeous it truly is from start to finish.

Pretty chill alt country/jazzy sounds. I enjoyed this quite a bit. As the penultimate album, this was a nice way little album to discover.

Enjoyable, but could have done with a bit more variety. 3.5*

Love me some Cowboy Junkies. Chill AF. That version of Sweet Jane is an exceptional cover. That's an easy four. I'm to chill to say much more.

First listen to these guys, nice.

Synes det er fedt! Meget stille og rolig vokal, meget mellow, lidt af det hele med blues, folk og country. Kan godt lide instrumentering med slide guitar og harmonika. Bliver lidt stille i længden dog, og har svært ved at lytte efter og huske teksterne

Very cool, kinda like a country portishead

The opening track made me unsure of where this was going, bit I liked it. I've heard the band's name before but never listened to them. This is well produced. The musicianship is solid. The vocals used well. I did not care for the slow jam version of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry. I almost want to give it a 3, because I'm not in the mood for this, but it's hard to complain. Good lullabies or music to stare into a fire to, or both at the same time.

Haunting, sparse arrangements of modern country and classic country tunes. Best Tracks: Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis); I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry; Walking After Midnight

Recorded in a single day, with a single microphone, in Toronto's Church of the Holy Trinity. The opening a capella track Mining for Gold sets the stage with the natural reverberation of the church becoming a focal point for the album's production. What follows is a mix of covers and originals, making great use of space all the while. This feels like an honest, sombre advancement of country music that was on the cusp of being lost of Garth Brooks and his arena tours. Listen to the Hank Williams classic I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, played low and slow with the feeling of someone too numb to get out of bed anymore, and tell me that's not what Williams intended on writing that song. The Trinity Session is an exceptionally pretty album, encompassing just enough space to be heard, while allowing the sound to carry out it's own journey without being washed out. It's an intentional and delicate position to take but it's one that's effective the more you really listen.

The definition of chill.

Good album. Melodic and soothing!

New artist for me, but the sound was good, new and interesting music, but a little slow for 5 stars. Great for background music.

Kinda boring tbh lmao. I liked it alright tho she has a gorgeous voice just wished it was shorter

I only knew of Sweet Jane from the Natural Born Killers soundtrack, so what a treat to discover the whole album sounds just as dreamy. Certainly an album that could grow on me. Faves: Sweet Jane, Walking After Midnight.

Very nice vocals and cool western instrumentals.

Spare sounding alt-country. Margot Timmins has a fantastic voice that is the centerpiece of the album.

Mining for Gold is such a great listen. The rest of the album was fine. It was an easy listen, but the classification as rock did not fit as much as I would have expected. It had more of a blues vibe.

This was a cool one. I had no clue what to expect going in, but the backstory grabbed me right away. The whole album was recorded in one day, live, with a single mic in a church. You can actually hear the space in the songs, and it gives the whole thing this intimate, ghostly vibe. Their covers of Hank Williams and Lou Reed were unexpected but really well done. They made those songs their own without trying too hard. It’s mellow, slow, and kind of hypnotic. Definitely not something I’d throw on every day, but it’s a beautiful listen when you’re in the right mood

Pretty fun stuff here

a very cozy album. would hit on a warm, rainy night. feel iffy about giving it a 4 but it’s just a little too good for 3

Det folk, det langsomt, det god vokal - jeg digger det

7.5/10

A lovely alt country surprise.

Sultry singing over jazz-country

If you're in the mood for some mellow, relaxing Country music, this album is the way to go. 3.5/5

Truly a beautiful and haunting record, recorded with the band circled around a single microphone. The sound and atmospheric effect is near perfect for the quiet, slow-burn music of the Junkies. I saw the band live on tour for this record and though it was one of the most boring visual concerts (stage presence?) I've ever been to, the music is interesting and you definitely have to be in the right mood for a mellow evening. Their cover version of Sweet Jane gained them wide spread attention (even from Lou Reed...positively!), but there are other tracks that also deserve a serious listen. My only wish was that is was even a slight bit more upbeat, I know it's they're style and this isn't a "rock" record, but it did make me very drowsy listening to this again.

When I heard this band name, I expected my ears to be assaulted by drunken southern rock. This was the opposite. Thoughtful, lilting alt-rock-country. And what a sound for 1988! I could see this fitting right in ten years later. I kept feeling like the singer was holding back though. I wanted her to belt some of these tunes, but she remained reserved and gentle, perhaps a style choice.

Gorgeous voice. One star off for being Canadian

OK look I saw "Canadian country group" and then "recorded in one night at a church" and braced myself but this was very good!

Was fully expecting to hate this, but I was wrong. The atmosphere across the album is so good and her voice is gorgeous.

I do enjoy finding artists that are new to me that I was unaware of before. This was an enjoyable listen.

It’s a mellow, easy listen. Very close to a 5. The sound is stripped back, the vocals are gentle, pulling you in close. It’s the kind of music that feels like a quiet conversation late at night. Simple.

Really liked this. Slow enjoyable music. Added several other albums from the same band to my favorites for future listening.

First listen. Pretty good.

Intimate, tender, warm and wise

By every metric this is something that i should not like, but it went by at a lovely clip. Gentle and relaxing.

Absolutely pleasantly surprised by this album. Little bit of blues, folk, and soft rock all mixed into one. Peaceful and soothing throughout, so really there aren’t many complaints. I’d give it a nine out of ten but here I’m rounding down.

by far the most thoroughly New To Me record of the project so far, having never caught a whiff of either it or the band. obviously its a bit harder 2 write ab stuff i have absolutely no associations with but the things that jump out are (1) i kinda forgot something can be So Beautiful it actually kind of hurts. like wind up a bodily tenseness instead of just releasing it (2) not gonna assume this is the first band to do this, but country and slowcore is one of the most inspired Genre Pairings i can think of...the latter rly lets the former soak and bring out all its dormant feelings of loneliness, melancholy, and peace (3) i need to remember this record when im looking for autumn tunes in a few months. also some incredible bass grooves on this. its just incredible in general ig. maybe my favorite New Discovery of the project so far

Very slow and cozy tunes. I found it to be a pleasant experience.

Really enjoyed the jazz/rock feel

Not my absolute favorite, but I do like this one and I really appreciate the production style. Really like the Sweet Jane cover. 3.6+

Impressively performed! I love music that moves at a snail's pace, and I'm really surprised Yo La Tengo doesn't list Cowboy Junkies, a band I probably would never have listened to apart from this generator due to the name, as a prime influence.

Dreamy. Good late night chill listening.

It’s the sound of this album that really hits you. Literally recorded around one microphone. Sounds so warm, that does a lot of the hard work. A really nice listen and one I’d happily put on again. Good to chill out to if you’re feeling on edge.

In my opinion, this album is best described as beautiful melancholy. It's not something you'd listen to to get excited, but is more contemplative. Also, I love it when bands cover songs. Here, some of the covers worked really well, but I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry misses the same emotion the original has. Best Songs: Blue Moon Revisited, I Don't Get It, Sweet Jane Worst Songs: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, To Love is to Bury

Totally new to me. Wonderful!

I didn't think I'd enjoy an "alternative country" album by a band called cowboy junkies quite so much

A fair few covers in there which I’d normally be inclined to get annoyed by but in this case it’s bonus points for that nice Sweet Jane cover. Album sets a mood and I feel like I’m there with them. Something like Cigarettes After Sex or similar definitely stole their flow and made it modern in that sense, kind of reminded me of that spatial, nocturnal mid/low tempo in the room with you type of production, I liked that about this album. Only difference is this was recorded in a church, that was recorded using a boss pedal (probably). Not actually sure which technique is sicker now that I type it out, but this is digressing. 4/5.

The highlights here will forever be Blue Moon and Sweet Jane, but this album is lovely throughout.

I really enjoy the aesthetics of this album. Haunting is a fitting descriptor and reminding me of Talk Talk's last two albums. Perhaps a bit dry in places, but it still strikes a great chord for a particular mood.

I would listen to Margo Timmins sing delivery menus

I only knew this album from the cover Sweet Jane, great version. I like this album mellow yet groovy, with a beautiful haunting voice. This album works best on maybe a lazy Sunday morning when you have no interest in getting amped up but just want stay lethargic.

Да что ж мне не везёт на альбомы последнее время! Ковбои торчки это фолк кантри блюзбэнд. Аризона кантри мама. ладно, то что поёт девочка мне нравится. Это приятно. Такой кантри нам надо. на удивление кайфанул

That was real nice! I didn't think it was my mood and it'd be a write-off but it eventually brought me in.

**The Trinity Session by Cowboy Junkies: An In-Depth Review** **Introduction** Released in 1988, *The Trinity Session* by Cowboy Junkies is a landmark album that showcases the band’s unique blend of country, blues, and folk. Recorded in a single day at Toronto’s Church of the Holy Trinity, the album is renowned for its atmospheric production and intimate performances. This review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, offering a balanced view of its strengths and weaknesses. **Lyrics** The lyrics of *The Trinity Session* are one of its most compelling features. Margo Timmins’ vocals convey a sense of melancholy and introspection, bringing to life the poetic and often haunting words. The album opens with “Mining for Gold,” a traditional folk song that sets a tone of longing and sorrow. The themes of love, loss, and introspection are prevalent throughout the album. **“Misguided Angel”** tells the story of a flawed but deeply loved partner, capturing the complexities of love with lines like, "I said 'Mama, he's crazy and he scares me / But I want him by my side'." The lyrics of “I Don’t Get It” explore confusion and frustration in relationships, while “To Love Is to Bury” delves into the depths of heartbreak and mourning. **Music** Musically, *The Trinity Session* is characterized by its minimalistic approach, with a focus on creating a rich, atmospheric sound. The band’s use of traditional instruments like the guitar, harmonica, and mandolin adds to the album’s rootsy feel. Michael Timmins’ guitar work is particularly noteworthy, providing a sparse but emotionally resonant backdrop to Margo’s vocals. The standout track, **“Sweet Jane,”** is a cover of the Velvet Underground song, reinterpreted with a slow, languid tempo that transforms the rock classic into a melancholic ballad. The band’s rendition of **“Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis)”** is another highlight, blending Elvis Presley’s “Blue Moon” with original material to create a haunting, dreamlike piece. **Production** The production of *The Trinity Session* is integral to its distinctive sound. Recorded live with a single microphone, the album captures the natural acoustics of the church, lending an organic, reverberant quality to the music. This minimalist recording technique, overseen by Peter Moore, gives the album a raw and intimate feel, as if the listener is present in the room with the band. The decision to record live in an unconventional setting was both a risk and a stroke of genius. The natural reverb of the church adds depth and warmth to the music, creating an immersive listening experience. However, this approach also means that any imperfections or inconsistencies in the performance are captured, adding to the authenticity but occasionally detracting from the polish of the final product. **Themes** The themes of *The Trinity Session* revolve around love, loss, longing, and existential reflection. The lyrics often explore the darker sides of human emotion, reflecting on failed relationships, personal struggles, and the search for meaning. The recurring motif of **spirituality and redemption** is evident in tracks like “Mining for Gold” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” The use of a church as the recording venue further amplifies these themes, creating a sense of solemnity and introspection that permeates the album. **Influence** *The Trinity Session* has had a lasting impact on both the alt-country genre and the broader music landscape. Its innovative production techniques and blending of genres have influenced countless artists and bands. The album’s success helped pave the way for the alt-country movement of the 1990s, inspiring artists like Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams, and Wilco. The album’s influence extends beyond genre boundaries, with its atmospheric soundscapes and emotional depth resonating with fans of indie rock and folk music. The Cowboy Junkies’ ability to reinterpret classic songs and infuse them with new life has also set a precedent for cover versions in popular music. **Pros and Cons** *Pros:* 1. **Atmospheric Production:** The use of a single microphone and the natural acoustics of the church create a unique, immersive listening experience. 2. **Emotional Depth:** The lyrics and vocal delivery convey a deep sense of emotion, drawing the listener into the stories being told. 3. **Innovative Covers:** The band’s reinterpretations of songs like “Sweet Jane” and “Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis)” showcase their ability to transform well-known tracks into something entirely new. 4. **Musical Minimalism:** The sparse instrumentation and careful arrangements highlight the strength of the songwriting and the performances. *Cons:* 1. **Production Imperfections:** The live recording approach means that some tracks have minor imperfections, which may detract from the overall polish for some listeners. 2. **Pacing:** The album’s slow, contemplative pace might not appeal to all listeners, particularly those who prefer more upbeat music. 3. **Homogeneity:** The consistent mood and tone throughout the album can make it feel somewhat monotonous to some listeners, lacking in dynamic variety. **Conclusion** *The Trinity Session* by Cowboy Junkies is a seminal album that combines evocative lyrics, minimalist music, and innovative production to create a deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant listening experience. While its slow pace and production imperfections might not appeal to everyone, its strengths in storytelling, emotional depth, and genre-blending innovation make it a standout work in the alt-country and folk music genres. The album’s influence continues to be felt, cementing its place as a timeless piece of musical artistry.

What a pleasant surprise! With a name like Cowboy Junkies I was expecting yet another another variation of old white dude rock, but instead got something this gorgeous thing. Beautiful record, beautiful recording.

Mellow and soothing.

3.5

Sometimes a cover version of a song can be the definitive version. Cowboy Junkies Sweet Jane is up there with Johnny Cash Hurt for this title. Album is kind of overpowered by that one track, but still good overall. 4/5

Notable tracks: Misguided Angel, Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis), I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, Dreaming My Dreams With You, Working On A Building, Sweet Jane

Good album, very relaxing. Many imitated it, none did better.

Really enjoyed this and could see revisiting. Super vibey and sparse for an alt-country act in 1988!

Lovely little album. Would've loved to witness the recording in the church. Not appropriate for all occasions, because it really is quite slow, not very dynamic, but with the right mood it's wonderful.

Great album

This was really lovely and unexpected. Beautiful songs.

Loved the mellow vibe of this

Absolutely haunting This feels like a bit of a hidden gem Loved this

Favorite Tracks: Blue Moon Revisited (Song For Elvis) Misguided Angel Mining For Gold

This album makes me so nostalgic. I spent so many late nights writing college papers listening to this on repeat. Soothing melodies and a beautiful, haunting voice.

CDs were just becoming a thing when The Trinity Sessions came out and it was one of the first I purchased. It's hard to listen to this album without the nostalgia. Such an unusual and new sound from other stuff I was into and yet so comforting with her soft vocals and pedal steel guitar. Reading about the production and how the brother convinced his sister to sing was as enjoyable as revisiting this old friend.

Lille 4

Very lovely music.

This was really pretty, but I'd suggest not listening to this if you are on the verge of falling asleep.

Really loved this. Opening track really sucked me in. Blue Moon Revisited was beautiful too. The album feels raw and unpolished in a good way. And it feels like they all really enjoy playing together. Didn’t really go anywhere but I liked it

Very beautiful & slow. Some touching lyrics. Loved dreaming my dreams with you

Good cover of blue moon, and if course sweet Jane. Solid

4 stars for an alt-country album? I know, I'm shocked as well. Maybe it's because I was fully taken by surprise by how delightful Margo's vocal lines are. I expected gnasty country twangin' and it wasn't here. The decision to record live-to-two was a very VERY good choice. The result is a record with an vitality and responsiveness that you only get when musicians are playing together and responding to the back-and-forth feedback loop of live performance. I felt it immediately and I'm so here for it. Still too much steel guitar, though. I just can't bring myself to offer up a 5-star rating for an album with this much steel guitar. I hate it so much. Sorry not sorry.

I'm not sure how an album can sound at once ahead of its time and before its time, but this manages it. Not a bad thing in itself, but it feels like it influenced any number of bland country-tinged alt-rock bands of the 90s. At least this has a backbone though.

Great alternative country

I read this was alternative country but it sounded more like alternative rock/pop to me. The sound is haunting and captivating. I really liked this. 4 stars.

4.2 - Loved the melancholic tones of this album. Not a master piece but a solid album for me.

This is beautifully produced/performed. Never heard of this band or album but it’s definitely another in my wheelhouse. Only complaints - slightly lacking in variety, and I don’t think the Sweet Jane cover is all that strong. Fave Tracks: Blue Moon Revisited, I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 4/5

Country perhaps my most disliked genre. This album stands out on this list however as it seems genuinely worth listening to. 3.5

Lovely album. Always enjoy giving it a listen.

So this was recorded in a church on a single microphone, seems to give the whole album and ethereal yet intimate quality I adore. Kept me engaged the whole time. Bonus points for a sick sweet Jane cover. 8/10

Great start. Sublime.

Sounds a bit like if Fiona Apple did this instead of her own thing, very low key but enjoyable!

I have always heard of the Cowboy Junkies, but did not know their music, until now. This is fantastic! Exactly what I was hoping to find when I started this project - this is album 1077 for me from the list of 1089 (the list of 1001 just isn't limited to the current list of 1001 albums, it includes others that were removed from previous editions). Standouts: Sweet Jane, Misguided Angel rating: 4/5

This album really takes you elsewhere, enjoyable to listen

Soild, Southern blues album

Now this is alternative country I can get behind! Almost getting Beach House vibes from it.

The raw atmospheric feeling of the instrumentation combined with Margo Timmins’ ethereal vocals really makes Cowboy Junkies stand out when compared to some of their contemporary genre colleagues. An absolute pleasure.

I did not think I'd enjoy this as much as I did. The album is slow and calm and put me in a good mood. There were a few songs on here that I have heard before too, which was neat.

her whisper was a sign, in Nineties. Great Lou Reed cover.

Alternative country,country rockfolk, blues. Casi todas, voz mujer superbonita.

The vocal mix of Trinity is exquisite. The record feels like a wonderful local show, not one that gets your heart pounding but exciting later. Edges between covers and originals exist but are unimportant. There's a lot of secondhand: Listening to, looking at, thinking about. Perfect for cool winter nights.

01) Mining For Gold - 7,0 02) Misguided Angel - 8,5 03) Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis) - 8,5 04) I Don't Get It - 8,0 05) I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - 8,0 06) To Love Is to Bury - 8,5 07) 200 More Miles - 8,0 08) Dreaming My Dreams with You - 8,0 09) Working on a Building - 8,0 10) Sweet Jane - 9,5 11) Postcard Blues - 7,0 12) Walkin' After Midnight - 8,0 TOTAL: 8,08 (81/100) I can almost imagine myself sitting in that church while they're playing and recording. And I enjoy the worship. Listening this on a cloudy winter tuesday morning is definitely helping to set the mood. Very nice.

Absolutely beautiful, if a bit same-y

Super slow burn and sort of same-y, but I’m crazy about the vibes here. Incredible atmosphere and an arresting singer help form a strong if unorthodox album. Best song: 200 More Miles

I'd definitely heard the Sweet Jane cover, but the whole thing is really nice. Really low key, gentle stuff. Not for every day, but for right now.

Yeah, I liked this. It was slow, felt like watching the waves on a beach or something like that. But the singer had a pretty voice, and it felt very personal. The blog mentioned this was recorded with the full band around a single microphone, and I felt that. This sounded like I was attending a small, intimate concert, and I liked it.

I didn’t know the cowboy junkies had a girl!

Pleasantly surprised… I liked this album. I never listened to them as I was turned off by their radio hit. A common mistake in my musically arrogant teen years

I could see myself listening to this on the dock at arrowhead

Alternative country,country rockfolk, blues. Casi todas, voz mujer superbonita.

Enjoyable! Fair number of covers.

A dark take on the classic country sound, with all of the songs (covers and originals) having a distinctly dreary vibe. The session has a lot of mystique around it, and that is certainly evident in the music. My only critique is that it sticks to pretty much one sound, which can make the listen drag a little by the end, but the sound itself is very well done

Chill relaxing folky

I wouldn’t normally give good marks for an album with so many covers but this is a lovely piece of work. I’m no fun of country either. But this is worth a listen.

Unique album and sound. Feels familiar while also completely distinct. Can see myself returning to this.

I am always in awe of Margo Timmins' voice. Soooooo good! I remember some of these tracks from when this album was in release in the late 80s. I hadn't listened to them at all since then so it was nice to hear this album in full for what I think was my first full listen. I don't think I'd heard their cover of "Walking After Midnight" before. Like a lot of their music, they arranged it to be a bit more sparse and haunting yet it also has soul. Nicely done. They are a talented band and this is an excellent record.

This album had a little bit of almost every genre that I love but the whole didn't quite live up to the sum of its parts. It had the sound of a slower, bluesy black keys album and the sultry, haunting vocals of Beth Gibbons from Portishead, and while I really really enjoyed this album, there was something about it that kept me from unconditionally loving it like I do Dummy or Brothers. It might just be that there weren't many energetic songs to keep things fresh but I also liked each of the slower songs. Either way, if I was going through a breakup or setting a sexy mood in a rural Southern town, this album can cover both. Between these guys and The Band, Canada really did produce some great country/blues/folk artists.

Ethereal sadness

Surprisingly bluesy and downtempo. I really enjoyed this, even though it had a bit of samey bloat.

They didn't quite steal "Sweet Jane" from Lou Reed like Aretha took "Respect" from Otis, but it's close. I flat out love the Elvis tribute, and the acapella opening is stunning. All the Cowboy Junkies you'll ever need. It sounds years ahead of its time and somehow timeless. You could tell me it was recorded yesterday or 1977 and I'd believe you.

First time I listened I wasn’t real into it but on listening again I really liked it.

College music, I was so young and unexposed. I thought the Velvet Underground and Elvis had covered the Cowboy Junkies. Never my jam, but this one still lives on in my heart.

I am actually surprised I never heard this album before. It is squarely in my family's wheelhouse of country adjacent folk music like Nanci Griffith. I love the mix of an original song and a cover on Blue Moon Revisited. Ultimately, this band is probably too country for me to pick up much these days, but perfect for a passing time on a rainy day and a pleasant surprise.

22 year old me was very into this album. I haven't listened to it in years, but it still holds up. It was like a breath of fresh air, going against the tide of music at that point in time, similar to how the Band and Bob Dylan were playing rootsy Americana music when the world was going psychedelic. It's mellow and atmospheric. Margo Timmins' voice is sublime. Their version of Sweet Jane is one of the best covers of that song I've heard. 4 stars.

loved this album, love the band and the lady singing! Sweet 4 stars

Really good album that I somehow have never heard. Come back and re listen later.

Beautiful, spare country soaked in reverb. Sad and slow (but sometimes sexy), it’s definitely music for a certain mood. Excellent covers of “Blue Moon” and “Sweet Jane.”

I liked this one. Nice and mellow rock.

Definitely a unique sound. A little monotonous, but good throughout.

A very lovely 53 minutes of quiet country blues recorded in a church around a single microphone. The record somehow captures that slow, calm, reverent atmosphere. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Sweet Jane Date listened: 02/09/23

I did not expect to like this so much. Almost a 5

Quite a charming record, reminds you of quiet nights indoors, perhaps it is raining outside, lights down low, reading a book... This isn't shaking any trees but it is extremely well done and accomplishes what it sets out to do.

On the surface this is underwhelming, but as I listened more and learned more about it - recorded on one microphone, in a single day (more or less) - it started to grow on me. There is something captivating and calming about the minimalism.

me gustó. La mezcla de covers y canciones originales, más la atmósfera y la instrumentalización lo convierten en un disco de "onda": hay que estar en la misma para sentir la vibración

First time hearing this. I have heard of the band before but was unfamiliar with their music. This album is quiet, reserved and amazing. Standouts: Sweet Jane, Misguided Angle, Blue Moon Revisited, I'm So Lonely I Could Cry, Walking After Midnight. Others: I Don't Get it. Mining for Gold, Postcard Blues. Amazing album. I can't believe I've never heard it before. 4/5

I just wanted to point how much of a coincidence it is that I listened and reviewed this while in the Toronto airport for a layover. An early example of slowcore, this record consists of dreamy covers and re-interpretations of classic folk, blues, rock, and country tracks. A bit on the long side, it's full of some great jammy songs. "Blue Moon" is one of my favorite Elvis songs (due to his haunting voice) and this is a fantastic follow-up to it. It starts and ends with strong pop / rock tracks with the middle feeling like a lucid dream.

J'ai vraiment aimé. un album country qui se démarque avec de bon cover et une chanteuse qui vole le show parfois. Une réécoute pour un album tranquille qui s'écoute bien et mais un ambiance calme. 4.10

Alternative country,country rockfolk, blues. Casi todas, voz mujer superbonita.

Great country album with covers that delight. I loved the vocals and laid back vibe.

Yeehaw… 🕊️

Som gjort för dygnets tysta timmar!

I guess I thought of this band as more of a country band than they seemed to be on this album. The songs were a lot more torch song-y, which I enjoyed. The songs have that spur of the moment feel, which I liked. I enjoyed the performances, but they did start to sound very same-y after awhile. I was surprised because I really thought of the band as being something different than it was, and I'm going to have to check out more of their stuff...

Felt more country and progressively got a more blues feel. Steel lap guitar and harmonica solos were my highlight

Was not expecting to like this at all based on the title and the first notes; was blown away by the end by how much I appreciated the blues here. Not an everyday listen still.

This is the kind of country I can fuck with. Her vocals are GORGEOUS and the minimal, chill instrumentation fits them perfectly, allowing them to breathe but still maintaining interest.

Perfectly grim Sunday music.

Perfect mood setter moving into the Memorial Day weekend. Plaintive vocals and just enough instrumental to make a very easy to listen to set.

This album is spacious. The sound is subdued in a very intentional way to a very ethereal effect. It sounds as if I’m listening to this music in a smoky room in a memory that is not my own. This album was recorded in a church so that accounts for the echoey atmospheric sound, but the band itself had a classic country touch that feels updated and timeless all at once.

Ooh coole ontdekking

I know the band name, not the music. And glad I discovered it, thanks! Not life-changing, but lovely, haunting music. But does any track stand out? Nope.

Really good! Loved the vocals.

Nice

Nice albom

Definitely felt more like blues then country, which I appreciated!

This album has great blues undertones

I really enjoyed this. Recording session story was cool.

This is a good one. Has the feel of being in some backwoods bar with a low-key local band playing as you slowly drink yourself into a blackout. And of course it's like the grandaddy of slowcore, so there's no way I wouldn't like it. Gotta be in the right mood for it I think, but it fuckin' hits if you're there.

Disco tranquilo y reposado con una excelente voz suave. Con pocos instrumentos y canciones relajadas

Sparse, ethereal, magical, surprisingly wonderful. The story of the recording is also really cool.

4.0

ok

Blues con toques folk. Meh. Musica de cafetería de especialidad sin alma pero con buen producto 2,5/5

The cover of Sweet Jane is hauntingly beautiful, but I am never sure if I really like it or not. The rest of the album feels like that as well. I am sure that there are some days for me that this album would really hit, but just as many times that it misses.

I found it interesting but not engaging.

Some originals, some covers, all make me go straight to sleep. It's not that this isn't a fine record with talented musicians and vocals but it's so slow and peaceful they should have called it The Lullaby Session.

Good album but too chill

Really lovely sound but a chore to sit through the entire album.

This is Kinda a slog. Her voice is great and the lyrics are good. But neither of them are great enough to justify the pace of this.... It's like painfully slow. But... This set played a Berlin in MPLS, 4 old fashioneds and 5 cigarettes would go crazy.

Her voice is good, nothing wrong with the songs themselves either, just got a bit bored after 40 mins. Would’ve loved even one song where she did something different with her singing.

⭐⭐⭐ Alt country/Folk rock. Det är långsamt, stillsamt och lågmält. Det är ok, kan uppskatta det men kanske saknar det lilla extra. Tycker om Margo Timmins sång och soundet känns inte som något från 80-talet utan något mycket senare. Skulle inte ha något emot att lyssna på albumet igen men kommer förmodligen glömma bort det. Tycker bäst om albumets covers och då främst Sweet Jane som är riktigt bra. Bäst är Misguided angel, Blue Moon, Sweet Jane

Good

I was not impressed. But I will give it an extra point for the female lead singer.

This was a beautiful album and Margo Timmins has a lovely voice. As other have said, all the songs on this album as slow in tempo. I feel like you need to be in a specific mood for this record.

With tinges of The Velvet Underground, this album is a bit too subdued for me. I'm not as impressed with Sweet Jane as others due to the absence of the original melody. Decent mellow background music.

Was not expecting this type of music, but it was pretty nice

An incredible cool and calming listening experience. The lead singer's voice is soothing yet just powerful enough to avoid being too soft or whimpy. A lot of nice twists on some classics here as well.

A beautiful voice on that singer. Some pretty cool covers mixed in with a few originals from a band I'm not sure I'd ever heard of. (3.5/5)

This is definitely need to be in the correct mood album. It's a funeral in the rain for sure. Owned this album for years, only listened start to finish a few times, not that I don't like. It's either absolutely great or dull, depending how feel. So middle 3 Star.

Un raro sentimiento al escuchar el álbum me gustó aunque la calificación puede ser confusa. siento que el sonido country con los tonos lentos son algo que van muy bien juntos traigan me un café o talvez un whiskey sera un álbum difícil de procesar

lowkey not what i expected

Really easy music to listen to, but nothing blew me away. Just enjoyable, quiet folk music Favorite Song: I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry, Sweet Jane

The band name and wikepedia description is a bit of a red herring, this is good listening and not what I expected at all. Feeling a strong 3 to a light 4. Really wanna give it a 4 but will settle for 3. Top tracks : blue moon, sweet jane

Pros: its slow and moody Cons: its slow and moody

This album makes me feel like I'm at some dimly lit bar or saloon. Very somber and slow but beautiful. I Don't Get It and I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry were my favorites. 6.3/10.

- This is pleasant enough, it's nice as background music, but it does make me feel sleepy. - It started out well - I find the first half more interesting than the second half, minus Sweet Jane, the standout - this cover is great (the other songs can't really compete, tbh). - The singer's voice is really smooth and has a nice tone. Not a tone of range, but it's a nice counterpoint to the music. I didn't really make out the lyrics because it was all so background. - A little too much country twang instrumentation throughout, but for the most part, the instrumentation supports the chill vibe.

The "Sweet Jane" cover is an amazing song. I strongly want to like the rest of the album as much as this song, but I'm not there. Her voice is great, the vibe is great, etc. But the songs are just OK.

Her vocals are pretty amazing and I was pretty captivated for the first couple of songs. But the spell wore off over the course of the album. The covers don't feel very inspired and it all just kind of blurred together despite multiple listens. Not sorry I gave it a shot and would be curious about other albums from them - but not sure I'll come back to this one much.

Rv

Pretty good, but a lot the same from one song to the next.

Mid af, nothing wrong but nothing good at all in my opinion

This is a relaxed and nice album of country standards by a band that sounds similar to Low (at least here) without capturing the really slow longing brilliance of them. Surely it is a good listen but to have it on this list? I don't see the necessity.

More interesting than I expected, a pleasant record

This was decent, quite beautiful, the singing is lush. There’s a decent set of covers in there. Particular highlight was I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry. Outside of that though it was a lil bland 3.0/5.0 Best Song: I’m So Lonesome

Some fun covers, and i like the general vibe of the album but it isn't anything to write home about.

Mining for Gold 3 Misguided Angel 3.3 Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis) 3.1 I Don't Get It 3.4 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry 3 To Love Is to Bury 3.1 200 More Miles 3 Dreaming My Dreams with You 2.4 Working on a Building 3.4 Sweet Jane 3.6 Postcard Blues 3 Walkin' After Midnight 3.4 Score: 3.141666667

nada mal, sonaba muy bonito, lo de que estuviese grabado en una iglesia es increíble, no es el álbum de mi vida pero me ha gustado

Nice tones from the female singer a celtic folk vibe. i quite liked the cover of Blue Moon. It was all preasent enough perjhaps a little long

Listening to this was not what I expected. Very slow and bluesy type of music, soft female vocal, sounds like something you'd hear in the background at a biker bar or a jazz type club where people sip on martinis and watch a slow band on stage. Its not bad, not my kind of thing, and I don't see myself seeking out anymore of this artist or this type of music. Low energy, nothing jumps out at me, kind of makes me sleepy, kind of also makes me want to throw on a leather jacket, ride my chopper to a dive bar and sit alone over a glass of whiskey. It is what it is.

Cowboy Junkies are an alternative country band from Canada, so that’s new. The album was recorded in a church, which gives it that echo. The music is a mixture of original and covers (Marcels, Lou Reed, Patsy Cline). Although they are classified as country, the tracks sound bluesy. Mostly slow moving but ok.

Hmm. Pretty voice, but these songs are awful sleepy. Definitely better than Norah Jones, but I don't know if that comparison makes me want to rate it higher (3) or lower (2). I'll go 3 in honor of Elvis.

Some nice moments in this

What a beautiful and quiet album. It’s something I’d have to dedicate more than a day to fully appreciate, as it doesn’t immediately jump out to me as the kind of music I’d normally listen to. Reading about how it was recorded was really cool, but at this point in my life, the genre just isn’t for me.

Heidi’s chem professor loves this band

An extremely successful exercise in creating and sustaining mood and atmosphere. Even if it's all just a little too down tempo for my tastes I applaud the method.

Stille og roligt album. Ikke noget særlig specielt. Godt til baggrunden over en samtale og et glas vin. Et album jeg vil høre igen: nej 2,7/5

472/1089 - It's a very calm and peaceful listen. The singer's vocal quality reminds me of Beth Gibbons and Tracey Thorn. She compliments the soft clean guitars and brush drums. I'm in-between a 3 and 4 on this because I think it's very good at what it wants to do but I also don't like it very much, or more-so I need to be in the right mood for it. It's cool that they made listening to The Velvet Underground tolerable. Turns out when you have someone who's in tune it makes things a lot better.

I liked it. It yee'd my haw. The vocals could have gone a bit deeper and I feel that would fit it better with the music. Instrumentation was great though, and the church ambience made everything feel big with all the reverb going on. Will be revisiting a track here or there.

Stripped back country, a few covers thrown in, including their take on the Velvet Underground. it's OK.

2.5. Previous 2.5 as well

I respect the Cowboy Junkies and it's great to see an important Canadian album represented in this list, but honestly this album puts me to sleep.

Sleepy time snooze

first listen had me floating, second listen had me sleeping

Muy tranquilo para tener de fondo

College era album - super moody, blues rooted, Sweet Jane cover top shelf!

Don't have a whole lot to say about it

I have always liked the Sweet Jane cover (although do prefer the VU version) - have never listened to the rest of the album (my sister had it but would not let me borrow it), I particularly liked the etheral opener - Mining for Gold - but sadly album does not quite sustain this beauty and it becomes a bit country lite.

7/10 salvados por una armónica, sino te morías de aburrimiento. Canción destacada: Blue moon revisited

🥱⭐⭐⭐

Good

Did very unexpectedly warm up to this one over the course of the album. Not really my thing in general, but I'd listen to it again.

Very western. Such cowboy. Wow. Nice for a dusty trip

I'm not too familiar with this artist, and this is my first time listening to an album of theirs. I recognize the coversongs by name, though. But otherwise, I don't have any expectations for this. I don't know, this is a little too "House Band in a coffee shop in a David Lynch movie" for me. It's not terrible, but if you asked me why this album is on this list, I guess I could say "I Don't Get It"

Heb dit album een paar keer opnieuw moeten luisteren omdat ik mijn aandacht er niet bij kon houden. Soms komt een album niet op het juiste moment. Voor dit album heb je even tijd nodig om te luisteren. Als je tussendoor wat anders aan het doen bent gaat het langs je heen. Het is een mooie opname en knap hoe ze dit hebben opgevoerd en opgenomen. Het is emotie wat niet schreeuwt of veel aandacht vraagt, alleen voor mensen die willen luisteren. Het is gecontroleerd, wat ook komt door de manier van opnemen. Het is ok, er mag van mij meer spanning in.

Ik vind ‘ t vaak wel tof dat artiesten experimenteren met opnames, zo lees ik dat ze voor dit album met de band rondom één mic dit hebben opgenomen in een kerk. Je hoort het ook terug in de akoestiek, het heeft een natuurlijke galm. Het album kabbelt rustig voort, hoewel ik het waardeer dat artiesten iets nieuws proberen mist het voor mijn gevoel wat dynamiek, alles lijkt op hetzelfde tempo en hetzelfde volume te zitten. Hierdoor wordt ‘ t geheel wel een beetje saai ook doordat de productie vrij minimaal is. Nadat het album was afgelopen, ging de auto play over op een nummer van hun wat in de studio is geproduceerd, het klonk direct een stuk helderder en dynamischer en daardoor dus wat interessanter.

Cool

very slow/quiet but not in a bad way. Really beautiful lead vocalist she crushes it. I was worried that with their most famous song being a velvet underground cover that the whole of the record would be generic. I was "kind of" right but there are some better than expected songs on here.I don't get it, misguided angel are good. I also like the i'm so lonesome I could cry cover along with the sweet jane cover.

Not bad. Nice vocal.

It was okay, nothing memorable, nothing offense. Light 3, or 5/10

Was unaware of this records story, and on paper, its directly in my wheelhouse. But, I found most of the tunes pretty sedated, which didn't work perfect, except for on the Velvet Underground tune, which always pairs well with opiates.

Not what i expected but okay.

Album for late, post-party nights with your crew while working at Yellowstone for the summer. Really beautiful

Es interesante, aunque no es mucho mi estilo, es de esos discos que necesitas estar en el mood correcto.

Nice relaxing listen. Nothing more, nothing less.

3.5

This was pleasant enough but I’m not sure I will want to come back to it. I like when the harmonica is used though. Whole lotta covers here too. Favorites were Misguided Angel and Sweet Jane.

Chill un peu vibe cowboy déprimée dans sa campagne

Sympa mais un peu boring

I Don’t Get It, but this album had me Walking After Midnight Mining for Gold.

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would when the album first started

They’re ok. I feel this isn’t the album though. But it’s a good representation of Canadian songwriting. Better than Neil young. Not up there with Gordon lightfoot

the lead singer has a nice voice

This was quite good. Similar to Patti Smiths Horses, this album has a definite PJ Harvey vibe to it. Really great

Kind of boring as hell, but absolutely perfect for the right scenario. It's quiet and super reserved, but I have to admit that I pretty thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. Solid album to put on while mopping at 9:30pm. Fave tracks: - Blue Moon Revisited (Song For Elvis) - I Don't Get It - To Love Is To Bury - Dreaming My Dreams With You - Working On A Building - Postcard Blues - Walking After Midnight

Pleasant, feels innovative for 1988. No complaints.

Rating: 7/10 This is honestly my type of shit. An album that's definitely on the early side of this kinda sound that I really enjoy, the folky and dreamy country that you really need to be in a type of mood and setting to properly enjoy. And you need to really like the slow, melancholic stuff. The biggest issue with the album for me is the slightly long runtime and its lack of total standouts, it's more of a good experience throughout. Reminds me a lot of bands I like who would follow this up, like Low.

From the cover I expected some crappy hip-hop. I got very sleepy country, way better.

I'm not sure I've heard much of anything from Cowboy Junkies, although I know I *have* heard their excellent cover of "Sweet Jane" before. It's impressive how quickly and successfully they managed to record the album in Toronto's rightfully popular Church of the Holy Trinity (several of the tracks even in one take), and they get a great acoustic/live sound well. My favorites on the album are probably "Blue moon revisited", their cover of "I'm so lonesome I could cry" and "To love is to bury". Overall, a bit *too* laid back for my tastes, I must admit, but Margo Timmins has a great voice, and they chose a great set of session musicians to help round out their sound.

Hyvin chilliä kantria, jos tätä kantriks ees voi sanoa. Aika jazzahtavaa, jazz kantria? Kesäillan kappaleita. Blue Moon oli cover tutusta kappaleesta. Parhaat: Blue Moon Revisited (Song For Elvis), Dreaming My Dreams With You

I was hoping for a bit more from this album. It has all the right pieces for me, it just doesn’t come together

Enjoyed some tracks

Not horrible but very slow and boring. Maybe ok for background music.

Not bad, but I need a higher tempo right now.

If I was more knowledgeable I would know if all these songs are covers, I'm not and I assume most are, some I do know and as such these are interesting versions. The down-beat country vibe and the slightly haunting vocals make for a pleasant listen but I struggle to be set on fire by it. Perhaps it depends on when you hear it? It often makes a big difference. I will return another time but for now...

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Wilco A Little Deeper Ms. Dynamite

Very soft, slow, and mellow country-folk that is surprisingly listenable. However, it's also too old-fashioned to connect emotionally and too unexciting for anything else.

Just dynamic enough to keep me engaged, just cohesive enough to thematically fit. If I was drinking and smoking spliffs alone in my apartment in the late 90's, listening to this record on my home stereo when it came out, I’d probably dig it even more. Definitely good to give this one a relisten. The covers mostly serve well, yet unfortunately the rendition of "Sweet Jane" is rather unforgettable. Very good overall.

Super cool. Could be a 4

In the 1990's/2000's there was a genre of music that was rooted in country that has blues and folk influences. Somehow this kind of music landed firmly into the "alternative music" scene. Personally, I blame the show Austin City Limits for bringing this music into the spotlight. Its soft and comforting, blending fiddles, steel guitar and mandolin with pop sensibilities. The Cowboy Junkies are a firm result of this phase and do it with quality and care.

норм, но не в моем вкусе..

Eh

I’d have loved to hear the a&e man selling this “do you know what music needs to be sadder- country” and that’s what we get. Country ballads dripping in melancholy and stripped back to sparse jazz influenced arrangements. Fortunately Margo Timmons voice fills the space with its warmth and sweetness.

Ok album, nostalgic from my HS days