Rodney Crowell's wonderful and overlooked 1988 release 'Street Language'

Preston hosted the penultimate episode of Season 9 of the Slang of Ages podcast, discussing Rodney Crowell's 1988 album "Street Language." He provided a comprehensive overview of the album's background, including how Crowell left Warner Brothers Records after they rejected the album for being too rock-oriented, and his decision to work with co-producer Booker T. Jones for his debut release on Columbia Records. Preston analyzed each of the album's 10 tracks, highlighting the musical contributions of various artists like Stuart Smith, Eric Johnson, Vince Gill, and the Uptown Horn Players, while explaining how Crowell's vocal approach evolved to feature less Nashville twang and more of a rock-influenced style.