Steve Earle Album: “The Definitive Collection”
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Liner Note Author: Rich Kienzle.
<p>Recording information: 1983 - 1997.
<p>Even before he became a controversial, polarizing figure in the early 2000s with such stark and politically-charged songs as the terrorism-themed "John Walker's Blues," Steve Earle was too rough-edged and too ornery to fit neatly into any Nashville box. The outstanding 18-track anthology THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION gathers the highlights of Earle's early career, from 1986's country-rock stomper "Guitar Town" to 1997's sardonic "Christmas In Washington." Though Earle's lyrical themes and melodic style are as country as Hank Williams (clearly his biggest influence), he's also a disciple of the Rolling Stones ("Dead Flowers" gets a respectfully raucous cover) and Gram Parsons-era Flying Burrito Brothers. With the Dukes, Earle offered a gritty update on Parsons's "cosmic American music," which gave the staid Nashville scene of the '80s a shot in the arm and helped pave the way for the punkier alt-country movement of the '90s. Earle's personal demons prevented him from becoming a country superstar in his early days, but THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION features some of the most powerful country music of its time.
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The Definitive Collection |
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UPC:602498542149
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:Country - Progressive Country
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Artist:Steve Earle
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Producer:Emory Gordy, Jr.; Roy Dea; Pat Cart
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Label:Hip-O Records
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Distributed:Universal Distribution
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Release Date:2006/08/29
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Original Release Year:2006
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Discs:1
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- A Great Representation
This collection is a great representation of Steve Earl's music up until 1997. The CD is at a great price and should be had by all fans and those interested in the music of Steve Earle. Be it roots music or country, the music of Steve Earle is great. - Eh
I really only liked the song Copperhead Road and the dance that goes with it but my dad likes the rest of the cd so I just gave it to him. S. Baker (Houston, TX) - August 24, 2009
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- Great CD!!!!
I bought this cd for the Telephone Road song (I live one mile from there), but found I like a lot of the other songs as well. Fearless Heart, is awesome and fits my life today to a tee! 0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- Great CD
Love this CD by Steve Earle. His best songs were put on this CD. |
