- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Difrnt
- ASIN: B0006OSB3I
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Revolution Starts Now once again continues Steve's political theme, particularly on the opening and closing tracks "The Revolution Starts Now" as well as on "Rich Man's War" and "The Gringo's Tale". The most political track and one that clearly sums up his dissillusionment with that state of America is "F the CC" and this is also one of the most catchy tracks on the CD with a chorus that you will not be able get out of your head. However where these tracks differ from those on "Jeruslem" is that these are far more instantly accessible and will hopefully appeal to a larger proportion of the record buying public. Other stand out tracks are the beautiful duet with Emmylou Harris on "Comin' Around" and one that you will be singling along to in the car at the top of your voice "The Seeker". Overall in every respect just as brave a political album as "Jerusalem" but also just as importantly a beautiful and easily accessible album
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Something that's always bothered me about American so-called 'blue collar music' - much as I love it - is that it often relies on the listener to draw their own conclusions about the material. OK in principle, but when people get it wrong (Born in the USA for example) it goes *badly* wrong. There can be no doubt about Steve Earle's intention here - from the title in, this is a political record. And it still rocks like a mother: musically I'm reminded of Tom Petty. Less country than some of his previous work - and closer in spirit to his Copperhead/Aviator period - this is a welcome release from a man who will surely be remembered as one of this generation's great political songwriters - not to mention political motivators. Steve Earle speaks the truth!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have often been ambivalent about Steve's work in the past, been more enamoured of the idea of him than his actual music. But I just got this album today, and all I can say is wow! It completely defies that old axiom about the more direct the politicking, the less satisfactory the art. After just one listen, it sounds like his most exciting and rounded work in many, many years.
It's as if, after being almost flayed alive for something as sensible as trying to understand the American Taliban ('John Walker's Blues'), he has realised that he has nothing to lose in going for the jugular, calling for all-out revolution. But most importantly, the songs are good, the lean rocky sound immediately exciting. On 'F The CC' he lambasts the FBI, CIA etc. with a chant that's an obvious musical tribute to The Ramones' 'Hey-Ho-Let's-Go'. There is musical light and shade - the reggae light of 'Condi, Condi', the heartbreaking ballad 'I Thought You Should Know' and the brilliant midtempo duet with Emmylou Harris 'Comin' Around' - but above all, this is an angry and focused set of songs that rocks and works on almost every level. This is an album that delivers on the heady promise of its title - and just could not be more timely.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Of a time and place
With all but 2 of the songs being fashioned from the first line on paper to the finished album in just 24 hours, this had all the makings of being a 'play once' Steve Earle album. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2009 by P. Blair
Good mix of music and politics
Steve Earle manages to mix politics with good music on this album. A couple of the tracks are a bit heavy going for me i. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2006 by Jack Crane
Very mixed, if not disappointing
As expected from everything I'd read (probably too much), the political lyrics of the album are well put and it's great to hear such direct comment being made. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2004
Is it OK to like this?
I have to confess that the more I listen to The Revolution Starts Here, the more I like it. The tunes are catchy, so if this is a seditious way of infusing political consciousness... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2004 by Smokey Joe
Where's the power?
Steve Earle has 100,000 people worldwide who buy everything he releases, from his early days as an alternative country musician to the country-influenced rock blues that he makes... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2004 by "lexussoarer"
The Revolution Starts Now
The Revolution Starts Now once again continues the strongly polictical theme from "Jerusalem", particularly on the opening and closing tracks "The Revolution Starts Now" as well as... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2004 by Andy Barter
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