Comments on: Album Review: Justin Townes Earle – “The Good Life”

By: Hollerin' Ben

Hollerin' Ben — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:36:21 +0000

thanks Leeann!

By: leeann

leeann — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:42:32 +0000

I was reminded of this review from a comment that was left at country universe. So, I finally bought the album last night and I absolutely love it. Thanks for a great review that very accurately describes this album.

By: Mike Parker

Mike Parker — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:31:14 +0000

Haven’t had a chance to sit and listen, but I did put it on in the background today, and it just feels good; nice, comfortable, traditional melodies. I used to be the biggest Steve Earle fan you’d want to run into, but his politics have ruined him for me. I feel like I’m turning on Air America when I’m listening to him.

But I digress. So far I like Justin’s sound. He sounds a lot like his dad’s early stuff. “Far Away in Another Town” sounds like it would have been at home on Exit 0 or Guitar Town.

By: March ‘08 Album Review Wrap-Up -- The 9513

March ‘08 Album Review Wrap-Up -- The 9513 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:58:49 +0000

[...] Justin Townes Earle – The Good Life All and all, I feel like we get a good glimpse of who Justin Townes Earle is as an artist, but that the full picture is waiting for us somewhere in the future; which isn’t horrible, as it still leaves us something to look forward to. Earle flaunts plenty of strengths and abilities on this record though–a strong understanding of the rhythm of language, a strong voice that is conventionally pretty, and a talent with melody–and I wouldn’t want to leave you with the impression that all the good is left to come. – Ben Cisneros [...]

By: Baron Lane

Baron Lane — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:57:39 +0000

Couldn’t agree more. Fine genes for music, if not so for earthly temptations.

By: Hollerin' Ben

Hollerin' Ben — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:07:31 +0000

Thanks for the positive feedback on the review guys.

It’s good to hear that Justin is a strong live performer. I missed him out here in L.A. this month, but I’ll make sure to catch him on his next trip around.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:14:50 +0000

Loved this review and yes it IS spot on. I highly recommend seeing Justin’s live show too. The songs sound just as great, you get to watch him do some incredible things on the guitar..AND he tells good stories too. It was one of the best live show experiences I’ve ever had.

By: Rachel Scoma

Rachel Scoma — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:14:14 +0000

Though Justin Townes Earle has a pretty amazing story for one so young, coming back from a hefty addition to drugs, I am glad that this was not even mentioned in Ben’s article. Often a musician’s life and struggles become the focal point of their story, their marketing, and though it is important often for their ethos, in this case, the music speaks for itself. The music is not compelling because it comes from a young man who battle crack-addiction, it is compelling because it is sincere, open and well-written.

By: roger

roger — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:44:02 +0000

Spot on review again…what a pleasant surprise of a record. The lead story in the Nashville Scene this week is about Justin and his struggles with addiction (in Earle family tradition) and talks about how he got to wear he is….worth the read

http://www.nashvillescene.com/

i downloaded off itunes on friday night and have been listening steady since…Definitely worthy of the review!

By: Leeann

Leeann — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:38:15 +0000

Thanks, Brody. Will do. I know that I already love the traditional sound of it.