Featuring only one original song,
the Cowboy Junkies' debut,
Whites Off Earth Now!!, captures the band forming their own sound through covers, including songs by
Robert Johnson and
Bruce Springsteen. It's not as captivating as their later releases, but it's fascinating to hear their signature country-on-valium sound develop.
Margo Timmins sings beautifully.
–
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi