Steve Earle - Washington Square Serenade (DIG)
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Free Music Review: Grab your strong coffee, here is the half and half
Hit: 3 Stars
It's been three years since the last Steve Earle recording, and "Washington Square Serenade" shows that Mr. Earle has been doing much thinking, watching, and mulling his station in life and the world at large.
Alas, this largely lackluster collection of songs does not sparkle with the edge or energy he summoned for a string of stellar recordings. The production is smooth and offers a melding of Mr. Earle's twang with the latest trends in knob turning in the studio. The results are mixed but at least are not jarring.
Like many musicians, Mr. Earle has now decided he knows what is best for the rest of us, and he dispenses his views on the immigration debate in what ranks for me as the most irritating song he has recorded, City of Immigrants, a low point that calls up such dreck as "We Are the World" or worse.
Still, half of what's here is quite good--Oxycotin Blues, Tennessee Blues, and Red Is the Color for instance, and the other half--Steve's Hammer, Come Home to Me, and the aforementioned City of Immigrants--I hope, does not portend where Mr. Earle's musical odyssey is heading.
All in all, you will need some strong coffee to get through repeated listenings of this recording, and at least Mr. Earl has provided the half and half. Three stars is all I can muster as a long-time fan of Mr. Earle.
Free Music Review: Washington Square Serenade (DIG)
Hit: 3 Stars
Washington Square Serenade (DIG) being Steve Earle's 2007 release is considered an alternative rock album but to me it sounds like a regular rock album with descent enough lyrics and melodies that one has heard before both better and worst. Groups such as Ministry and The Cure can be considered alternative rock whilst this sounds like top 40 rock music with political lyrics. The booklet includes liner notes written by Steve Earle, all the lyrics to the album and some nice photographs. We also get a list of whom plays what on the album. 3/5.Free Music Review: Good enough
Hit: 3 Stars
Steve Earle is a paradox. I love his voice and he can really craft a song. Some of his lyrics are very good. For the most part, that's enough to forgive the tired, time machine politics in some of his songs. City of Immigrants is one of those songs, but the scale still tips in Mr. Earle's favor with this CD. One future CD with just good music, and no pontificating, would be nice.Free Music Review: hit and miss
Hit: 3 Stars
With the exception of El Corazon, this is my least favorite Steve Earle album. It does have some great songs on it. Oxycontin Blues and Jericho road are great. Unfortunately, Steve's version of "Way down in a hole" doesn't do justice to Tom Waits. I guess if it was any other artist I might rate this CD better. I expect more from Steve Earle, and this is just short of delivering.Free Music Review: washington square serenade
Hit: 3 Stars
Steve's follow up to "the revolution starts now" is not as angry or politically charged,but is still worth a listen. More tunes about everyday life and love than bombs and Bush. A more reflective, appreciative album. Maybe love? does that to people.