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A Hillbilly in New York Steve Earle has been a brilliant writer for 25 years. No songwriter alive has lived harder and endured hard times better than Steve. This is a return to form - or an abandonment of the overt, strident political tomes of recent years - which were heavy going for me. This album is a personal recording and much better as a result. At times, he reminds me of the Beverly Hillbillies - Steve is Jed Clampitt - eyes full of wonder for the richness and complexity of urban life. The songs are good to great, the... more info
One of this year's highlights Arguably the best yet from Mr Earle. My review was delayed by working in the US (Alabama, appropriately) with this plugged firmly in the stereo and, like others, I'm amazed it hasn't attracted more attention, not only here but elsewhere. The opening Tennessee Blues is a fine tune, although perhaps more could have been made of the breaks, but the following Down Here Below confirms this is something special the moment the fabulous Allison Moorer joins the refrain with her cutting/melting Southern... more info
Absolutely Excellent My favourite album is Just An American Boy, & the only time I have been to a gig of Stee Earle's was when he was touring this album & I absolutely loved it. However, WSS is a complete change of direction, obviously engendered by the recent changes in his life & it's just lovely - the songs are gentle, sweet almost, & his love for his new wife & new city shine through. I cannot wait to see him in Glasgow next year. Carolyn Middleton, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fantastic I think this album by Steve Earle is brilliant.
Can't wait to see him live at Cambridge in the new year.
Tracks:
Tennessee Blues
Down Here Below
Satellite Radio
City Of Immigrants - Earle, Steve & Forro In The Dark
Sparkle And Shine
Come Home To Me
Jericho Road
Oxycontin Blues
Red Is The Color
Steve's Hammer (For Pete)
Days Aren't Long Enough - Earle, Steve & Allison Moorer
