Posts tagged with "JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE"
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now
[Bloodshot Records]
On his fourth album, Justin Townes Earle’s lonesome croon is a cool salve for the downhearted. A musical drifter, he’s stepped away from traditional country to explore the sultry arrangements of Muscle Shoals. The album begins with “Am I That Lonely Tonight?” a solemn dirge that references his famous father, Steve. Going forward, Earle shuffles...
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
Harlem River Blues
[Bloodshot]
As evidenced by what is certainly his best album to date, Justin Townes Earle has put the brakes on his attitude and opted for a more traditional stance. Unabashedly emotional, these retro-minded songs could sub for old-school standards, each drawing on archetypal Americana styles ranging from bluegrass and classic country to blues, folk and gospel. They’re etched with bold strokes, mining a sound...