200 More Miles: Live Performances 1985–1994
Cowboy Junkies · 1995
110 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock
Haunting harmonies and a blend of folk-rock textures create an intimate live atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of Cowboy Junkies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blue Moon Revisited (song for Elvis) — This track opens the album with a poignant tribute that sets a reflective tone, showcasing Margo Timmins' haunting vocals against a backdrop of somber instrumentation.
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Sweet Jane — Their rendition of this classic captures the band's signature blend of melancholy and reverence, offering a fresh perspective on a well-known song while retaining its emotive power.
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'Cause Cheap Is How I Feel — This track highlights the band's lyrical depth, intertwining themes of longing and introspection with understated musicality that resonates deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the band's sound well but lacks a strong cohesive flow due to its live nature.
What we noticed
- The live performances include spoken introductions that provide context for the songs, creating an intimate atmosphere.
- Tracks are often extended with instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and a fluid transition between songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- introspective late-night vibes
- poignant storytelling journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time '200 More Miles: Live Performances 1985–1994' was released in 1995, Cowboy Junkies had established themselves as significant figures in the alternative rock scene, following their breakthrough album 'The Trinity Session' in 1988. This live compilation showcases their evolution over nearly a decade, capturing the band's raw energy and emotional depth during performances across various venues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mazzy Star· Red House Painters· The National
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Blue Moon Revisited (song for Elvis) 6:45
- 2 200 More Miles 6:04
- 3 Me and the Devil 5:19
- 4 State Trooper 4:10
- 5 Sun Comes Up, It’s Tuesday Morning 4:06
- 6 Oregon Hill 4:57
- 7 Where Are You Tonight? 5:23
- 8 Spoken Introduction 2:35
- 9 ’Cause Cheap Is How I Feel 4:04
- 10 Floorboard Blues 4:23
- 11 Murder, Tonight, in the Trailer Park 7:38
Disc 2
- 1 Sweet Jane 3:52
- 2 If You Were the Woman and I Was the Man 3:58
- 3 Pale Sun 4:37
- 4 Hunted 4:06
- 5 Lost My Driving Wheel 6:35
- 6 Forgive Me 7:16
- 7 Misguided Angel 5:07
- 8 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 5:53
- 9 Walking After Midnight 9:37
- 10 Bad Boy 4:19
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