Justin Townes Earle Harlem River Blues

Justin Townes Earle has a lot to live up to as a singer/songwriter, not only because of having Steve Earle for a father, but also on account of being named after Townes Van Zandt. The younger Earle continues to strive for that high standard on his third album, Harlem River Blues. His country/folk/Americana tunes are presented here in uncomplicated arrangements that feature contributions from peers like former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell and Calexico's Paul Niehaus.

Abstract by Jim Allen