Songs:Illinois has an mp3 of the first single from Gary Louris’ solo debut Vagabonds, due February 19 on Rykodisc, who gave their blessing to this leak.
Fans of Louris’ vocals and songwriting on his work with the Jayhawks and Golden Smog will not be disappointed. People concerned about his recent work with the Dixie Chicks and Nickel Creek need not worry too much. “True Blue” sounds like classic Gary Louris, just a little less jangly.
Excellent…I’m excited for the new album! It’ll be interesting to see just how much Louris sounds like the Jayhawks or Golden Smog without the rest of the folks in those bands.