Other than the classic Western shuffle “What’s She Crying For,” with its piano sprinkles and steel guitar swerves, Kids In The Street marks the emancipation of Justin Townes Earle.
Kids in the Street doesn't sound or feel like a masterpiece, but it does suggest Earle was aiming higher than expected for this album, and he hit the target -- this is among his very best work to date.
Genre-hopping within the course of a single album can be tricky; done poorly, it can come off like a disjointed mess. Justin Townes Earle pulls off the feat quite nicely on Kids In The Street, demonstrating impressive versatility without getting tripped up by any single stylistic detour.
Kids in the Street puts the focus squarely on the distance this talented kid has traveled down the bumpy street that is Americana.
Major life events always seem to cause inner reflection and examination. In this regard, Kids in the Street seems to be the moment where Earle is taking stock of his life, remembering back on what got him to this point, and looking onward to what may greet him on this next phase.
Forming a trilogy with 2014's Single Mothers and 2015's Absent Fathers, J.T. Earle's latest teams him with Omaha indie-rock don Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes) for his rangiest set yet.
Baita álbum, com várias mudanças ao longo dele e letras catchies. O Justin canta bem demais e te cativa pra dentro do álbum. Não tem jeito, ótimo álbum.
Champagne Corolla - 10/10
Maybe a Moment - 9/10
What's She Crying For - 8/10
15-25 - 9/10
Kids In the Street - 10/10
Faded Valentine - 6/10
What's Goin' Wrong - 7/10
Short Hair Woman - 9/10
Same Old Stagolee - 10/10
If I Was the Devil - 8/10
Trouble Is - 9/10
There Go a Fool - 7/10
Overall Rating: 102 out of 120 = 85%