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Just An American Boy - An Audi [Live]

Steve Earle (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Disc: 1
1. Audience Intro
2. Amerika v. 6.0 (Tthe Best We Can Do)
3. Ashes to Ashes
4. (Paranoia)
5. Conspiracy Theory
6. I Remember You
7. (Schertz, Texas)
8. Hometown Blues
9. The Mountain
10. (Pennsylvania Miners)
See all 16 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Audience Intro
2. South Nathville Blues
3. Rex's Blue's/ Fort Worth Blues
4. John Walker's Blues
5. Jerusalem
6. The Unrepentant
7. Christmas In Washington
8. (Democracy)
9. What's So Funny About Peace, Love & Understanding
10. Time You Waste (Justin Earle)

Product Description

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Just an American Boy is a double-album soundtrack of Amos Poe's DVD documentary of Steve Earle touring in the United States and Canada in late 2002 and early 2003; most of the tracks were taken from two performances--in Toronto and in Bloomington, Indiana. Earle has not always had a straightforward relationship with his audiences--standing up in front of southern country crowds and proselytising against the death penalty isn't the easiest way to sell T-shirts--but it must have been doubly strange for a man of Earle's generally liberal sensibilities to be on the road after September 11, 2001. There weren't many people who wanted to hear a vaguely sympathetic song about Marin County Mujahid John Walker Lindh, but Earle wrote one and sang it (the title of this set is the opening line of "John Walker's Blues").

Just an American Boy includes many Steve Earle standards (among them "Copperhead Road", "Guitar Man" and a terrific "Christmas in Washington"), a rousing version of Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love & Understanding" and several of Earle's lengthy between-song digressions on subjects ranging from capital punishment to trade unions. (The latter are much less of a trial than speeches by rock stars tend to be.) Earle's monologues are as neatly constructed as his songs, and there's more than a hint of his fellow Texan, the great Bill Hicks, in his accent and bleak wit. --Andrew Mueller

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5 Stars for Guitar Town, Lose a Star for Each One Since July 17 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Which should place this one into negative stardom...Oh boy, saw him live in NYC in 1997 and it was a disaster. With his talent long since AWOL, he's turned to politics that puts him in favor with the elitists in the recording industry, academia, mainstream newspapers, and well-to-do socialists. Siding with the political issues of agenda setters in the mass media is not brave, folks, and don't pretend Earle is singing for the common man. I've got two words to replace the respect I had for Earle circa 1986: Gary Allan! He's the real deal, and someone who is far more melodic, accessible, and fun. Dwight Yoakam also stands as a lesson to Earle in how authenticity matters.
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Preachin' to the choir May 7 2004
Format:Audio CD
The problem that seems to plague Steve Earle is that he is not nearly as clever and smart as he seems to believe he is. Unfortunately, most of his fans, especially the newer ones that probably think 'Guitar Town' is a cute little cover song during his set, lap up his misinformed diatribes and sermons on stage as gospel truth while those there for the music roll their eyes. So, Steve read a couple books about Islam and Judaism and wants to tell you about it...he's still against the death penalty....he's an advocate for free speech, although I've been to two shows where he asked people to leave when they asked, 'what about the victims?' during one of his anti-death penalty speeches. Earle is no longer a singer-songwriter, he's an activist that just happens to write songs.

'Jerusalem' was a spotty album at best, and the material does no better when presented live. 'Amerika 6.0' sounds like an outtake from 'Transcendental Blues', a warmed over and slower 'All Of My Life'. And that is the issue with all of Steve Earle's recent releases, they are uninspired and tired, like he's trying to channel John Mellencamp during his 'Uh-Huh' period or something.

While I don't agree with Earle's politics (as I stated earlier, Earle has no original thoughts or insight, just what he's read and overheard makes it into sound bytes and his songs), and he's a hypocrite when it comes to free speech, I just wish he would go back to writing great songs. I suppose that's what disappoints me the most about Earle these days. Listening to Steve Earle now is like watching a once great athlete fail on the field and come up short. It's sad, it's heartbreaking, but hey, we can all say, 'Remember when...?'

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Excellent April 16 2004
Format:Audio CD
This CD is well worth the price. it's one of the best live sets you could even hope to hear him play, much less own. Perfect mix of rock, blues,bluegrass (real bluegrass),and country. All done with motivated speeches and cuthroat honesty. A must have.
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Most recent customer reviews
I like the music, I'm bored with the speeches.
I have really liked Earle's music over the years, and have almost every album (LP, cassette, CD) that he has done. But the more he talks, the less I will buy. Read more
Published on April 9 2004 by Stephen Meyer
double-barrel, from the heart


What sets Steve Earle apart from standard industry fare is that he works (writes, performs) from the heart and he's smart. Read more

Published on Jan 24 2004 by G. Michael Hunt
maximum earle
I saw Earle on the Jerusalem tour(I think back in february)in Dallas and this cd pretty much captures the sound of his live shows--turn it up loud! Read more
Published on Jan 12 2004 by mike vaughan
Just a Courageous Singer-Songwriter
In beginning this review, I'll paraphrase the old adage about the first amendment by saying that I don't agree with everything Steve Earle says on his new album "Just an... Read more
Published on Dec 17 2003 by Brian D. Rubendall
Too Preachy, poor sound quality and expensive
I'm not complaining about Steve's politics as expressed in the songs themselves, but rather, all the preaching between songs on this CD and at his shows. Read more
Published on Nov 25 2003 by Craig J. Vanderah
This is the best album of the past 15 years
If you walk around everyday, like I do, wondering what the hell happened to this country this CD will soothe your soul. It's raw, it's rough, and you can even dance too much of it. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2003
neither shrill nor naive
I almost feel sorry for the right wingers and supporters of capital punishment who still can't resist Steve Earle's music. Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by D. Brower
Another 5 Star Album
At least the equal of Shut Up And Die like An Aviator. A great 'live' feel. Steve Rocks out and has a wonderful time. An excellent companion piece for the Jerusalem album.
Published on Oct 8 2003 by M. Bodlovic
Great music...but please, grow up!
This CD perfectly captures his live show from last year, which, incidentally was an awesome show. Steve is one of the most talented song-writers and musicians in the business. Read more
Published on Oct 7 2003 by Allen W Benson
Great music, a true democrat - no communist at all
In times like these, it takes a lot of courage for an artist like Steve Earle to speak the truth, when most people feel comfortable believing lies. Read more
Published on Oct 6 2003 by No1Crush
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