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Washington Square Serenade  Hear it Now

RS: 3of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4of 5 Stars

2007

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Supposedly, this Steve Earle record is unlike all other Steve Earle records because it was recorded with beats. But production by Dust Brother John King notwithstanding, it impacts just like any other Steve Earle record -- lyrics first. So fans will follow the title's hint and take this for the New York record of a Texan turned Nashvillian turned Greenwich Villager. After all, two of its strongest songs are "Down Here Below," a talky pan-New York City meditation from the twin vantages of Central Park hawk Pale Male and old-school New Yorker journalist Joseph Mitchell, and "City of Immigrants," which is as warmly appreciative as the subject deserves. Both pop up early on what is definitely a front-loaded collection. Two fine love songs to Earle's wife, harmony-singing Allison Moorer, come with one that drags. The endless, bandless, grooveless "Red Is the Color" drags more. And the Tom Waits cover -- oy.

ROBERT CHRISTGAU

(Posted: Oct 4, 2007)

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Review 1 of 3

YogiBarrister writes:

4of 5 Stars


I'm listening to it for the first time as I type this. I love it so far. Four stars for now, it will likely be five when I'm finished. Looking forward to "Way Down In The Hole", no matter what the reviewer thinks. THE WIRE is the best show in the history of television and Steve Earle has a role in it, as well as doing a version of the theme song.

Oct 30, 2007 13:58:06

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springsteenrocks writes:

5of 5 Stars


The folks of Rolling Stone dont know good music if it hit them in the head.This record is one of the best i've heard in 2007.I consider this record a mix of pop and folk mixed in with bluegrass to make a great record.

Oct 8, 2007 11:16:39

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jleaming writes:

5of 5 Stars


A three star? This is one of those perfect examples of why I
don't give much creedence to music or movie reviews. One
person's opinion, that's all they are.

I happen to think this is one of the best cds I've listened to in
2007. It's most definitely Steve Earle's best effort in some time.

Oct 1, 2007 08:00:32

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