Even before he played a note, Justin Townes Earle had a potent legacy to deal with, as the son of renegade singer/songwriter Steve Earle and the namesake of Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. With two albums under his belt, the younger Earle has been able to not only live up to expectations, but also manage it on his own terms. His songs tell stories with emotional depth, such as the convoluted love morass "Someday I'll Be Forgiven for This," a weepy country-folk lament... More >>>