Lay It Down
Cowboy Junkies · 1996
51 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that lingers long after the last note.
Why this album works
'Lay It Down' received positive reviews upon release and further solidified Cowboy Junkies' standing in the alternative rock scene. The album peaked at number 81 on the Billboard 200, marking its commercial success and highlighting its resonance with fans during the mid-90s music landscape.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions introspective late-night moods layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- By the time 'Lay It Down' was released in 1996, Cowboy Junkies had already established themselves as a notable presence in alternative rock with their earlier breakthrough albums. This was their fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Black Eyed Man' (1992), and it showcased a matured sound while continuing to explore themes of love and loss.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Something More Besides You 4:16
- 2 A Common Disaster Standout 3:22
- 3 Lay It Down Standout 4:23
- 4 Hold on to Me 3:22
- 5 Come Calling (His Song) 3:34
- 6 Just Want to See 4:24
- 7 Lonely Sinking Feeling 4:24
- 8 Angel Mine Standout 4:00
- 9 Bea’s Song (River Song Trilogy, Part II) 3:35
- 10 Musical Key 3:58
- 11 Speaking Confidentially 4:28
- 12 Come Calling (Her Song) 5:08
- 13 Now I Know 2:22
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