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- Summary: The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton.
- Record Label: Bloodshot
- Genre(s): Alternative, Country
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| Mama's Eyes | |
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| I am my father's son I've never known when to shut up I ain't fooling no one I am my father's son We don't see eye to eye And I'll be the first to... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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The result is a nearly flawless, organic LP.
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He organically forges those into an utterly distinctive voice that takes what's come before and artfully moves it forward with the power of a certain steel-driving man.
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UncutIt's the range of styles that impress most, from slow cowboy ballads and Western swing to full-throated honky-tonk, Tin Pan Alley and exquisite break-up songs. [May 2009, p.90]
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Under The RadarMidnight At The Movies is already a strong contender for Americana album of the year. [Spring 2009, p.78]
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On his 2008 debut, Justin Townes Earle, son of rebel troubadour Steve Earle, seemed like he was getting up to speed with classic country and folk forms. But he sounds like a natural–born honky–tonker on his new album.
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Earle cleverly uses the almost-hokey comfort of his music to couch lyrics with deep sadness, rescued from desperation only by the resulting irony.
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Midnight teems with a genuine disaffect and melancholy. A few more hooks might serve him well down the road, but Midnight confirms that Earle has far more going for him than just his lineage.
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DougPJun 1, 2009Great feeling album, great songwriting and even better delivery. Definite thumbs up.
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