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The Low Highway

Steve Earle & The Dukes (and Duchesses)

The Low Highway

15th album from the country rock sing-songwriter and political activist, this time featuring his band

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
New West
UK Release date
15/04/2013
US Release date
16/04/2013
  1. 8.0 |   The Observer

    Earle's vocals are often a cryptic Texan growl, but the playing is immaculate and the songcraft admirable
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  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

    The whole Steve Earle range is here, from the coffeehouse, acoustic folk-Americana title track to unabashed rock. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    The chronically restless veteran hits the road, metaphorically speaking. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   All Music

    This may be his most consistent offering since El Corazón
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  5. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    Like all great storytellers, on The Low Highway, he expertly marries the communal and the personal to show us that we’re all connected in life’s journey
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  6. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    He retains the same infectious enthusiasm for his beloved Americana as he does for trying to say and do the right thing
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  7. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Once again reveals that Earle’s gift for songwriting owes not only to an ear for melody but also to an ear attune to the quiet sufferings that most of us ignore
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  8. 7.0 |   Daily Telegraph

    The 58-year-old, who is writing his memoirs, is as busy as ever, and he's still got what it takes
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  9. 6.0 |   The Independent

    Pulls no punches in its survey of the American social landscape
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  10. 6.0 |   Blurt

    The best tracks come when Earle focuses on just simply rockin’
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  11. 6.0 |   Q

    What makes The Lost Highway work is Earle's emotional range. Print edition only

  12. 6.0 |   The Scotsman

    His tight version of the country style so favoured by the put-upon blue collar American everyperson doesn’t escape from all the clichés of the genre
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