Townes
by Steve Earle
  • Record Label: New West
  • Release Date: May 12, 2009
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Pitchfork
    53
    Townes, though well intended, shows neither of these formidable artists in his best light.

Awards & Rankings

50
#50 Best Album of 2009

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. VaughnA
    May 27, 2009
    6
    It's an okay cover record, but go buy Townes original stuff instead. After 10 years of pissing in the wind with politics, acting and It's an okay cover record, but go buy Townes original stuff instead. After 10 years of pissing in the wind with politics, acting and telling us how much in love he is, I've come to the conclusion the Steve Earle has "jumped the shark". This does nothing to change my mind.… Full Review »
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