About this album
Where they were
By the time Cowboy Junkies released '200 More Miles: Live Performances 1985–1994', they were already recognized for their unique sound that emerged with their breakthrough album 'The Trinity Session' in 1988. This live compilation captures the band’s evolution over nearly a decade, showcasing their intimate performances and the honing of their signature melancholic style.
Why it matters
'200 More Miles' highlights Cowboy Junkies’ impact on the alternative rock scene in the 1990s, encapsulating their journey and earning critical acclaim. The album's raw live energy resonated with fans, contributing to their continued presence on charts and in the hearts of listeners during this period.
Essential tracks
- "Blue Moon Revisited (song for Elvis)" — This track exemplifies the band's ability to reinterpret classics with a hauntingly beautiful twist, making it a standout opening performance.
- "Sweet Jane" — Their rendition of this Velvet Underground classic showcases their signature blend of ethereal vocals and deep emotional resonance.
- "Misguided Angel" — 'Misguided Angel' is a quintessential Cowboy Junkies song that combines lyrical depth with an evocative melody, representing their artistic ethos.
- "I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry" — This cover captures the essence of longing and despair, highlighting Margo Timmins' haunting vocal delivery that defines the band's sound.
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
Canada
Tracklist
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
