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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best debut album ever, re-mastered and re-released,
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This review is from: Guitar Town (Audio CD)
Although already something of a veteran performer by the time it was was released, Guitar Town marked Steve Earle's debut into mainstream music, without losing his country roots. Coming at a time when "new country" was finding its feet, Guitar Town was critical in turning the world's ear towards Nashville. Kicking off with the clear, crisp title track Guitar Town and moving through the highs and lows of life with classics such as the much-covered My Old Friend The Blues (sorry Eddie Reader, Proclaimers and the rest of you - you don't do it anywhere near as good as Steve)and slower, more emotional songs such as Little Rock'n'Roller, Steve Earle produced a high standard for all of his future work. There is not one duff track on Guitar Town. It is as relevant now as it was when it was released in the 80's. Buy it, play it, put down the remote control - you won't need the 'skip' button.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
ESSENTIAL!!!!!!,
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This review is from: Guitar Town (Audio CD)
This has been described in some reviews as the best debut album ever, and I am not about to disagree, but for me it is a toss up between this and Chris Knight's self titled debut. This is one of those rare albums that come along every so often, where if you were asked to choose any track to omit, it would be impossible, every one is equally strong. The follow-up 'Exit O' manages the impossible by repeating this feat. A brilliant album full of delightful country rock offerings which owe much more to Springsteen and John Mellencamp than to Nashville. A must for any record collection!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Debut album of rocking country music,
By Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews (No. 1 Hall OF FAME REVIEWER) (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Guitar Town (Audio CD)
When this album was released, Steve was acclaimed in some quarters as country music's version of Bruce Springsteen - high praise indeed. Subsequent albums have shown that comparisons with The Boss are spot on, including their political beliefs, but Steve has largely abandoned country music in favor of rock. He has never forgotten his roots, as he showed on The Mountain, an album that he recorded with bluegrass musicians, but he has never recorded another album quite like Guitar town.Steve wrote or co-wrote all the songs on this album, which contains two major country hits (the title track and Hillbilly highway), both up-tempo rocking songs, which are typical of the album's style. Steve shows that he can do ballads too - just listen to My old friend the blues, a song subsequently covered by Janie Fricke for her album, Labor of love. Another great ballad is Someday, though I generally feel that Steve is at his best on the rocking up-tempo songs. If you enjoy rocking country music as recorded by Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart and others like them, give this album a listen. If you are a fan of Steve's later music, you'll find this album somewhat different but you'll probably enjoy it. If you're a fan of The Boss, you should definitely give Steve's music a try.
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