Smile marked a move away from The Jayhawks' long-time Alt-country style to a more Pop approach. Both Rolling Stone and Spin magazine named The Jayhawks one of the most influential bands of the decade. This LP, produced by Bob Ezrin (Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, KISS), is a piece of excellent work by The Jayhawks.
Originally released in 2000, Smile marked a move away from The Jayhawks' long-time Alt-country style to a more Pop approach. However, one thing never changes on their albums; the blissful melodies and well-constructed songs. As soon as you hear the opening notes of album opener "Smile", there'll be a smile on your face.
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