“Blue Earth” is a studio album by American alt country and alt rock band the Jayhawks, Originally released in 1989. After the local release of their debut album The Jayhawks, the band recorded a set of demos in order to attract a major label deal. Singer/guitarist Gary Louris was injured in a car accident and left the band. Their manager was able to interest Twin/Tone Records in releasing the demos. Louris went to the studio to overdub his guitar parts and ended up re-joining the band. The re-mixed demos were released as “Blue Earth” AllMusic, critic Jason Ankeny wrote that due to the songs originally being demos, they lack punch, and noted “the songs are simply too primitive to come to life in this setting. Nonetheless, the growth of the band’s songwriting skills over their debut is substantial…” Music critic Robert Christgau gave the album an A− rating, noting “Gram Parsons comparisons get you nowhere, but I’m not kidding—this is the obliquely songful follow-up the Burritos never made.
The Jayhawks’ second album, released on Twin-Tone Records. It has not been on LP since it was originally issued in 1989. Contains 7” EP with 4 bonus tracks never before on vinyl.
The Fat Angel Sings 