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Exclaim
By not only fearlessly facing grief, but also honouring Justin's sly humor, raw vulnerability and nimble songwriting, Steve Earle fittingly sees his young Cowboy off into the sunset
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9.0
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Clash
Devastating, but utterly beautiful
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9.0
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9.0 |
American Songwriter
The grief is undeniable, but with J.T., Earle’s new album that mostly consists of Justin’s own originals (save the final song, “Last Words,” written by the older Earle as a final farewell), the mood is surprisingly upbeat
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8.0
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The Observer
Earle’s vocals, growling and gravelled these days, deliver the songs straight, only occasionally letting a sense of loss intrude. His own song Last Words is hushed and harrowing, taking comfort that the final words between father and son were “I love you”
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8.0
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Uncut
Despite the sombre circumstances, J.T. isa celebratory affair, the elder man bringing a hymnal ruggedness to “Far Away In Another Town” anda hearty hoedown spirit to “I Don’t Care”. Print edition only
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The Arts Desk
It’s a heartfelt outing and sometimes his singing is almost a primal scream
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7.6
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Pitchfork
On this poignant covers album, Steve Earle inhabits his late son’s songs of love and loss as a means of moving through pain
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7.0
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Under The Radar
Earle’s closing eulogy to his son, “Last Words,” may not have his hallmark picking and poetry, but makes up for it with lump in the throat truths
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