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Black Eyed Man

Cowboy Junkies · 1992

46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke the vastness of the Canadian landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • evocative storytelling of landscapes
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1992, Cowboy Junkies were transitioning from their breakthrough album 'The Trinity Session' (1988) to a broader audience. 'Black Eyed Man' marked their third studio effort, showcasing a deepening artistic maturity while maintaining their signature sound. At this point, they were establishing themselves within the alternative rock scene as influential figures with a unique blend of folk and rock elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Mazzy Star· Red House Painters· The National

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Southern Rain 4:50
  • 2 Oregon Hill 4:53
  • 3 This Street, That Man, This Life 3:13
  • 4 A Horse in the Country 3:52
  • 5 If You Were the Woman and I Was the Man 3:13
  • 6 Murder, Tonight, in the Trailer Park 4:33
  • 7 Black Eyed Man 3:15
  • 8 Winter's Song 3:00
  • 9 The Last Spike 4:23
  • 10 Cowboy Junkies Lament 3:08
  • 11 Townes' Blues 3:13
  • 12 To Live Is to Fly 4:52

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