Released in 1996, this CD definitively answers a question that has occasionally plagued the Cowboy Junkies: yes, they sound good, but can they rock? Though still laden with the melancholia that has marked previous efforts, this CD is sonically dense, guitar-drenched, and good at high-volume levels. Margo Timmins' voice has never been more expressive, and the lyrics shimmer with intensity. Although the band has occasionally touched on quiet moments reminiscent of fellow Canadian Neil Young, little they have done before this album approached the emotive wail of his louder efforts. The Cowboy Junkies have proven their versatility while retaining their unique sound. ~ Jeff Crooke, All Music Guide
Lay It Down
02/27/1996 | Fontana Geffen
Videos from Lay It Down
All Music Guide Review
Lay It Down Track Listing
Credits of Lay It Down
- Peter Moore
- Sequencing
- Margo Timmins
- Vocals
- Michael Timmins
- Guitar, Producer
- Peter Timmins
- Drums
- Robert Cobban
- Engineer, Recording
- Guzman/Rotterdam Conservatory Orquesta Tipica
- Photography
- David Henry
- Cello, Assistant Engineer
- Carl Schab
- Viola
- Dale Morningstar
- Engineer
- Peter Schab
- Violin
- Tim White
- Organ
- Alan Anton
- Bass
- Jeff Bird
- Organ
- Andy Carlson
- Violin, String Arrangements, Horn Arrangements
- Dave Houghton
- Art Direction
- John Keane
- Guitar, Pedal Steel, Producer, Mixing, Engineer
- Bob Ludwig
- Mastering
- Cowboy Junkies
- Main Performer
















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