The Hard Way

by Steve Earle and The Dukes

The Hard Way cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 June 1990
  • Label: MCA
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 55:53
  • Community rating: 3.62/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

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

Descriptors: folk, guitar-driven, male-vocals, storytelling, political

Tracklist

  1. The Other Kind (5:09)
  2. Promise You Anything (2:43)
  3. Esmeralda's Hollywood (6:01)
  4. Hopeless Romantics (2:44)
  5. This Highway's Mine (Roadmaster) (3:54)
  6. Billy Austin (6:16)
  7. Justice In Ontario (4:47)
  8. Have Mercy (4:41)
  9. When The People Find Out (4:11)
  10. Country Girl (4:11)
  11. Regular Guy (3:17)
  12. West Nashville Boogie (3:09)
  13. Close Your Eyes (4:44)

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