The Hard Way

by Steve Earle and The Dukes

The Hard Way cover art

Recorded during a notoriously chaotic period of the songwriter's severe substance abuse, this album shifts away from traditional country towards a heavier, heartland rock sound. The dark, driving Roots rock reflects his intense personal turmoil just prior to his extended hiatus from the music industry.

Genres

  • Roots Rock
  • Alt-Country
  • Singer-Songwriter

Tracklist

  1. The Other Kind
  2. Promise You Anything
  3. Esmeralda's Hollywood
  4. Hopeless Romantics
  5. This Highway's Mine (Roadmaster)
  6. Billy Austin
  7. Justice In Ontario
  8. Have Mercy
  9. When The People Find Out
  10. Country Girl
  11. Regular Guy
  12. West Nashville Boogie
  13. Close Your Eyes