Cowboy Junkies "Open" opinions

Got my "Open" CD today too. I sort of skipped through the first 3-4 cuts, and I didn't think I had the time or patience to check out the rest. My wife is a Junkies freak too, and she sort of had the same feling. I hope when I really get to sit down and listen to it that it sounds better, but from the little I heard, it quite a departure, and sounds like Michael is off into some different genre or experimentation. Maybe I'll get a chance to post a followup after I listen. By the way Rhl, was your copy signed? We had an "advance" e-mail notice of the release that stated the first 500 CD's ordered would be signed. We ordered right away, but alas, no autographs.

Greetings gentleman, after reading your posts I am more anxious to listen to the new CD. I am also waiting to receive mine in the mail. Garfish, when you receive yours be sure to post you thoughts, I am curious to read what you have to say. I know you are addicted to the Junckies :-)

i got a promo copy of "open" a couple of weeks ago. for those still awaiting delivery, here are my gratuitous thoughts:

if you're hoping for another "waltz across america" or "trinity sessions," you'll be in for a big disappointment. in my view, most of "open" is overproduced, as tho the junkies are trying to reach out for fans of radiohead. on a number of cuts, margo's voice is nearly drowned out by tizzy sounding instruments. there are a few good pieces reminiscent of earlier stuff that make the cd worth having. perhaps this recording will grow on me with more playings. i'm glad, tho, it's not their first endeavor; were it so, there'd likely be many fewer followers of this sometimes great band. -kelly

.......in my above post, it should be "Studio, 1986-95". Puddles; I also ordered right away from the Junk Store-- maybe I'll "get lucky" and get a signed copy. I didn't know they were doing that.

Cornfed; re your comments above, their new CD sounds not so good (no pun intended), but hope springs eternal. No? I did like SOME of their more far-out stuff on "Waltz Across America, but not all of it. I'll keep my powder dry for now. Cheers. Craig

Where can I find Waltz Across America. I thought I had all the CJ albums. Can't find this album on amazon or cdnow....