STEVE EARLE - Washington Square Serenade

Alt-country king Steve Earle presents WASHINGTON SQUARE SERENADE. The album turns a bit away from his usual old-school production techniques enlisting L.A.'s Dust Brothers (of Beastie Boys and Beck fame) to help update his methods. However it is far from hip-hop, but there are quite stunning electronic touches and gusto to the arrangements. Roger Little is very much one of New Zealand's foremost country music experts, and he gives a thorough rundown on the latest Steve Earl offering...