{"product_id":"lay-it-down-3","title":"Lay It Down","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Cowboy Junkies album is a sonic treat, full of gorgeous guitar tones from Michael Timmons, haunting vocals from Margo Timmins, and beautiful arrangements, and 1996’s \u003ci\u003eLay it Down\u003c\/i\u003e is no exception. But there is one big difference between this album and its predecessors: it rocks! And pretty hard, too, particularly on the Crazy Horse-esque Canadian hit “A Common Disaster,” “Just Want to See,” and the Paisley Underground-style title track. The pared-down quartet line-up accounts for some of this tougher approach; but producer John Keane definitely shaped this album’s sound, lending these songs a palpable Athens, GA\/R.E.M. vibe that transports the Junkies out of their customary Americana\/alt-country territory into a more indie-rock feel. Lay It Down is a mature album, tackling complex themes (“Come Calling [His Song]” and “Come Calling [Her Song]” tackle the onset of Alzheimer’s from the perspective of an afflicted elderly couple) with the confidence of a band at the peak of its powers. It’s long-overdue for a release on LP, and Real Gone Music are proud to present it on pristine black vinyl inside a jacket and printed inner sleeve with lyrics. A great listen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Gone Music","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50530378285387,"sku":"2027486","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Lay_It_Down_c3d15fd0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728077732","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/lay-it-down-3","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}