Washington Square Serenade

by Steve Earle

Washington Square Serenade cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 25 September 2007
  • Label: New West
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:13
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a significant geographic and stylistic shift for the veteran troubadour, 'Washington Square Serenade' chronicles Steve Earle's move to New York City. Produced by Dust Brothers' John King, the record surprisingly integrates subtle electronic drum loops beneath traditional acoustic instrumentation, reflecting the bustling urban environment.

Genres

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

Tracklist

  1. Tennessee Blues (2:39)
  2. Down Here Below (4:02)
  3. Satellite Radio (4:09)
  4. City of Immigrants (with Forro in the Dark) (4:18)
  5. Sparkle and Shine (3:12)
  6. Come Home to Me (3:47)
  7. Jericho Road (3:36)
  8. Oxycontin Blues (2:54)
  9. Red Is the Color (4:19)
  10. Steve's Hammer (For Pete) (3:15)
  11. Days Aren't Long Enough (3:01)
  12. Way Down in the Hole (2:55)

Credits

  • Jeremy Chatzky - acoustic bass, electric bass
  • Tony Fitzpatrick - artwork [cover]
  • Marty Beller - drums
  • John Spiker - electric bass, programmed by
  • John Medeski - organ, electric piano, mellotron, harmonium, electric piano harmonium mellotron organ
  • Andrew Clark - programmed by
  • Ray Kennedy - programmed by [pro tools therapy]
  • Allison Moorer - vocals, vocals, written-by

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