Live From Austin Texas (Dig) [Original recording remastered]

Steve Earle | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 2, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: New West Records
• ASIN: B00064VKYA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,355 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful live view of Earle's landmark early work, March 22, 2005

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hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live From Austin Texas (Dig) (Audio CD)

One rarely gets the opportunity to re-approach a classic album such as Earle's "Guitar Town" with fresh ears. But that's exactly what this CD and DVD provide with their looks at Earle's 1986 Austin City Limits appearance, expanded from the 30 minute television edit to the full hour performance. Riding the crest of his landmark debut, and with half of his follow-up, "Exit 0," in his hip-pocket, Earle lights up the stage with a giddy passion fueled by his incredible initial cache of material.

Listeners who've worn out their original vinyl will be renewed by the sparkle Earle brings to the stage. Dressed in a white t-shirt and jeans, he looks the role of the dreamers who populate his songs, cruising their pickups and homemade muscle cars through small-town America. This first blush of performing bravado winds the clock back on an album that's become an Americana staple: Earle performs everything from "Guitar Town" save "Someday," and works through half of its follow-up. His band translates the songs to stage with few changes, roughing up a few of the album's tidy edges with live vitality.

Whether unwinding the freedom of "Guitar Town" or wallowing in the emotional scars of "Little Rock & Roller," Earle can't help beam with the pride he has in his songs. The closing "I Love You Too Much" and encore of "San Antonio Girl" find the singer wringing every last drop of enjoyment out of his time on stage. Save for a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper" Earle "made all these songs up," and a more compelling collection of vignettes and characters would be hard to find.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Young Steve, June 17, 2005

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W. McMillin (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live From Austin Texas (Dig) (Audio CD)

This shows that Steve Earle was at the top of his game before all the self imposed destruction. He left the top and came back to the top. If you are a fan then you should own this. I am not usally fond of live cds/albums but this is one of the few exceptions.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Show from a Great Performer, March 12, 2009

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Just Another Opinion (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live From Austin Texas (Dig) (Audio CD)

This entertaining set offers a glimpse of the brilliant Steve Earle in his early years, and shows him at his energetic best. The band is superb, and this disc is definitely a good choice for repeat viewing. I highly recommend the ACL series for all fans.