{"product_id":"dark-country","title":"Dark Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Louris\u003c\/strong\u003e presents his third solo album, \u003cem\u003eDark Country\u003c\/em\u003e, inspired by and dedicated to his wife Stephanie. This album is the most intimate and romantic work from The Jayhawks’ frontman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last three decades, \u003cstrong\u003eGary Louris\u003c\/strong\u003e has built a compelling body of work, earning international audience loyalty and the respect of critics and peers. Best known for his work with The Jayhawks, he is one of Minnesota’s acclaimed musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter meeting his wife and moving to a small town outside of Montreal, he found inspiration for \u003cem\u003eDark Country\u003c\/em\u003e. This album is a love letter to his wife, as \u003cstrong\u003eLouris\u003c\/strong\u003e explains, “It was written and recorded in my little studio in our home in the mountains of Quebec. Just my guitar and my voice, occasionally piano, and on two songs a bit of magic from my friends. It is the most intimate and straightforward record I have ever made. Just me in a room with my songs and you the listener.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features \u003cstrong\u003eLouris\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitar and piano, with assistance from friends including Stephen McCarthy on pedal steel and guitar, and a string arrangement by Eleanor Whitmore. Mixing was done by Paul Kolderie. \u003cem\u003eDark Country\u003c\/em\u003e follows \u003cstrong\u003eLouris\u003c\/strong\u003e’s previous solo records, 2008’s \u003cem\u003eVagabonds\u003c\/em\u003e and the more recent 2021 release \u003cem\u003eJump For Joy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sham","offers":[{"title":"Cream LP","offer_id":51053002359115,"sku":"2237958","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":51053002195275,"sku":"2237956","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/GaryLouris_DarkCountry_COVER_b629e623_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1736243126","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/dark-country","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}