Tim O'Reagan [Advance CD] (CD - 2006)

Personnel: Tim O'Reagan (vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums); Gary Louris, Jim Boquist (vocals, electric guitar); Karen Grotberg (vocals, piano); John Woodland (guitar, bells); Joe Savage (steel guitar); Erik Brandt (accordion); Pete Sands (piano, chamberlin).

Recording information: Pachyderm Studio, Cannon Falls, MN (2004-2005); Studio Futztuch (2004-2005); The Jayhawks Rehearsal Space (2004-2005).

On his 2006 Lost Highway solo debut, ex-Jayhawks drummer/vocalist Tim O'Reagan offers up a charming set of pop tunes that bear the influence of 1970s folk even more than the alt-country sound of his former group. Steeped in a gentle, pensive vibe, the album showcases the Minnesota-based performer's multi-instrumental talents, keen sense of songcraft, and pleasantly raspy voice, as revealed on the breezy, harmony-dappled opener, "These Things," and the beautifully melancholy "Highway Flowers," which features fellow Jayhawks veterans Karen Grotberg, Marc Perlman, and Gary Louris. minimize