Mark Olson was the founder of The Jayhawks, the most important band to emerge out of the ’90s alt-country scene. Olson left after their most successful album, Tomorrow The Green Grass, to pursue a simpler life in the California desert. A decade later, everything fell apart: Mark’s marriage to singer/songwriter Victoria Williams ended, his group The Creekdippers disbanded, and he lost the home he had built by hand. These songs were written in the wake of that profound loss, during the two years he spent homeless staying with friends in places as farflung as Norway, Poland and Wales. Produced by Ben Vaughn, The Salvation Blues is Olson’s first true solo album, made with some of LA’s best session musicians. The album also features Mark’s long-awaited reunion with Jayhawk Gary Louris, who provides harmonies on three songs.

1. My Carol
2. Clifton Bridge
3. Poor Michael's Boat
4. National Express
5. Salvation Blues
6. Keith
7. Winter Song
8. Sandy Denny
9. Tears From Above
10. Look Into The Night
11. My One Book Philosophy