Review
'The Saint of Lost Causes' hits you like a freight train loaded with raw emotion and gritty Americana. Justin Townes Earle's swan song is a real humdinger, y'all. It's got more layers than your grandma's lasagna, blending blues and roots music that'll make your toes tap and your heart ache.
Earle's songwriting on this record is sharper than a tack, taking aim at the world around him instead of navel-gazing. He's painting pictures of America that ain't always pretty, but they're honest as the day is long. Take 'Flint City Shake It' - it's got a beat that'll make you want to dance, but lyrics that'll make you think about the folks struggling in Michigan. And 'Ahi Esta Mi Nina'? Well, that one's liable to make a grown man cry into his whiskey.
Now, I ain't gonna lie - this album ain't all doom and gloom. 'Ain't Got No Money' swings like a New Orleans jazz band on payday. But even when the tunes are upbeat, Earle's words pack a punch. It's like he's inviting you to a party where everyone's telling their life stories - some'll make you laugh, some'll break your heart, but you'll be glad you came. This here's an album that'll stick with you long after the needle lifts off the record. - Lola
Artist Bio
Justin Townes Earle was an American singer-songwriter from Nashville who carved out a distinctive space at the crossroads of country, folk, and blues starting in the mid-2000s. The son of Steve Earle, Justin built his own reputation with albums like *Harlem River Blues*, *Kids In The Street*, and *The Saint Of Lost Causes*, all marked by intimate lyricism and a soulful Americana sound. Over his career, he worked closely with New West Records and was praised for honest storytelling and musical variety. Although his life and career were cut short by his passing in 2020, Earle's catalog continues to draw fans and critical acclaim. For listeners, his music shares a kinship with artists such as Jason Isbell, Gillian Welch, and Ryan Adams.
