Cowboy Junkie Fans

I like the Cowboy Junkies very much, very nice guitar and I like Margo as well, She reminds me of the Portishead singer (or vice versa). If you are a Cowboy Junkies fan and like guitar, try their first album Whites Off Earth Now, it may be their best and is a little raw sounding with great lyrics and vocals.
thanks for the tips too

Nobody ever mentions "Black Eyed Man", one of my favorite cds to listen to when I feel layed back and want to hear something not so demanding. Their music has an "authentic" feel and the lyrics are often very clever. I understand why someone might not be "grabbed" by them, this music is not the sort that is designed to impress.

Blkadr- that's the very reason I gave other (better imho)examples of "laid back" music.
I don't think it's the musical form/genre that is being debated rather how good CJ'S are at it-very good in some peoples opinions......in mine they are rather unremarkable with many better examples.

Hey Uh Scott,
If ya'll have anymore of them there Trinity Session LP's to give away, keep me in mind!

Speaking of Portishead, if you like the CJ Trinity session, you will probably like Portishead Live at the Roseland NYC album. Great album - similar in that it was a live album where everything just worked.

should definitely hear their version of 'Highway Kind' on 'Poet, a tribute to Townes Van Zandt.' With a few exceptions, like 'Pancho and Lefty,' his songs aren't usually as interesting when done by singers other than him. 'Highway Kind' is one of the exceptions. It's a spectacular arrangement, about as far from his original spare style as you can get, but Margo Timmins voice and the guitar work are wonderful.

The rest of the recording is uneven, a few great versions of his songs and a few absolute duds. It's a must for Townes Van Zandt fans, though.