Ready for the Flood
Encyclopedia
Ready for the Flood is an album by former Jayhawks
bandmates Mark Olson
and Gary Louris
.
Production notes
Jayhawks (band)
The Jayhawks are an American alternative country and rock band that emerged from the Twin Cities music scene during the mid 1980s. Their country rock sound was influential on many bands who played the Twin Cities circuit during the 80s and 90s like Uncle Tupelo, The Gear Daddies and The Honeydogs...
bandmates Mark Olson
Mark Olson (musician)
Mark Olson is an American musician. He is one of the founding members of acclaimed alternative country bands The Jayhawks and The Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers and a respected singer/songwriter in his own right....
and Gary Louris
Gary Louris
Gary Louris is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter of alternative country and pop music. He was a founding member of the Minneapolis-based band The Jayhawks, and their principal songwriter and vocalist after the departure of Mark Olson; he is often credited with the band's subsequent move from...
.
Reception
Track listing
All songs by Mark Olson & Gary Louris- "Rose Society" – 3:12
- "Bicycle" – 3:52
- "Turn Your Pretty Name Around" – 4:51
- "Saturday Morning on Sunday Street" – 3:53
- "Kick the Wood" – 4:04
- "Chamberlain, SD" – 3:42
- "Black Eyes" – 4:25
- "Doves And Stones" – 3:22
- "My Gospel Song for You" – 3:44
- "When the Wind Comes Up" – 3:39
- "Bloody Hands" – 3:25
- "Life's Warm Sheets" – 2:47
- "Trap's Been Set" – 4:08
- US Bonus Tracks:
- "Precious Time" – 3:26
- "Cotton Dress" – 2:58
Credits
- Mark OlsonMark Olson (musician)Mark Olson is an American musician. He is one of the founding members of acclaimed alternative country bands The Jayhawks and The Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers and a respected singer/songwriter in his own right....
– Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Fender Rhodes, Melodeon - Gary LourisGary LourisGary Louris is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter of alternative country and pop music. He was a founding member of the Minneapolis-based band The Jayhawks, and their principal songwriter and vocalist after the departure of Mark Olson; he is often credited with the band's subsequent move from...
- Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Harmonica - George Reiff - Bass Guitar
- Jimi Hey - Drums
- Chris Robinson - Harmonica, Backing Vocals
- Jason Yates - Hammond B-3 Organ
- Ben Peeler - Banjo, Dobro
Production notes
- Michael Nieves – Executive Producer
- David Gorman – Executive Producer
- Chris Robinson – Producer
- Beau Raymond - Engineer
- Joe Gastwirst – Mastering