I’m not sure whether
alt-country can save
country music, but at least there is entertainment to be had in the attempt. With songs written to connect with rather than exploit its listeners, the best of
alt-country is American music with a little bit of everything thrown into the mix including
punk,
rock,
singer-songwriter, and
folk- and don’t forget the fiddle, please. Perhaps best seen live in a bar or a coffee house, the best of
alt-country can satisfy your
country needs while also leaving you some dignity- and these days that’s pretty hard to do in the world of
country music. Unfortunately, the
alt-country posturing can sometimes get in the way of the music, with the exception of Alejandro Escovedo who seems to know and reflect more about the human condition than all of them. Here are some of my favorite
alt-country songs. Enjoy!
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| Turnpike Troubadours |
01. Ryan Bingham – “Sunrise” (2007)
02. Alejandro Escovedo – “Amsterdam” (1999)
03. Turnpike Troubadours – “7&7” (2010)
04. Alejandro Escovedo – “Irene Wilde” (1999)
05. Alejandro Escovedo – “Rosalie (Live)” (2001)
06. Shooter Jennings – “Walk of Life” (2007)
07. Jonny Fritz – “Fifteen Passenger Van” (2016)
08. William Clark Green – “She Likes the Beatles” (2013)
09. Turnpike Troubadours – “Every Girl” (2010)
10. Reckless Kelly – “Wicked Twisted Road (Reprise)” (2005)
11. Reckless Kelly – “Wicked Twisted Road” (2005)
12. Alejandro Escovedo – “Five Hearts Breaking (Live)” (1995)
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| Reckless Kelly |
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