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Paging Mr. Proust

by The Jayhawks

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Paging Mr. Proust features the long-time core of the Jayhawks: Gary Louris (lead vox/guitars), Marc Perlman (bass), Tim O’Reagan (drums/vox), and Karen Grotberg (keyboards/vox). Paging Mr. Proust was co-produced by Louris, REM’s Peter Buck and Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, Modest Mouse, My Morning Jacket) and recorded at Martine’s Flora Recording & Playback in Portland, OR. From the jangle of album opener “Quiet Corners & Empty Spaces” to the trademark harmonies of “Isabel’s Daughter” to the more pensive “Lover Of The Sun”, it is clear that The Jayhawks’ power remains undiminished from their initial national impact, 1992’s Hollywood Town Hall.

Other tracks such as the sludgy rocker “Lost The Summer”, the kraut-rock groove of “Ace” and the taut minimalism of “Comeback Kids” bring new sounds to the palette. “Leaving The Monsters Behind” features a trademark vocal turn from special guest Mike Mills. “We worked harder in pre-production than any previous Jayhawks record,” says Louris, having demoed most of the songs in his home studio before extensive workshopping with the band, and eventually recording in the hospitable confines of Martine’s studio.

Paging Mr. Proust shows a commitment to adventure and forward motion, which makes this collection of songs exciting and instantly memorable.

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released April 29, 2016

1. QUIET CORNERS & EMPTY SPACES
2. LOST THE SUMMER
3. LOVERS OF THE SUN
4. PRETTY ROSES IN YOUR HAIR
5. LEAVING THE MONSTERS BEHIND
6. ISABEL'S DAUGHTER
7. ACE
8. THE DEVIL IS IN HER EYES
9. COMEBACK KIDS
10. THE DUST OF LONG-DEAD STARS
11. LIES IN BLACK & WHITE
12. I'LL BE YOUR KEY

All songs written by Gary Louris
except Lost The Summer, Leaving Monsters Behind, The Dust Of Long-Dead Stars written by Louris / Perlman / O'Reagan / Grotberg

The Jayhawks: Gary Louris, Marc Perlman, Tim O'Reagan and Karen Grotberg with Kraig Johnson

Additional Musicians: Peter Buck, Mike Mills, John Jackson,
Chloe Johnson & Scott McCaughey

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The Jayhawks are a band from Minnesota, making great music since 1985. Over the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums and countless memorable live shows, The Jayhawks soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. New Jayhawks album XOXO was released in July 2020. ... more

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