Ain't Ever Satisfied: The Steve Earle Collection
Steve Earle · 1996
115 min · 28 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana
A raw blend of storytelling, honky-tonk rhythms, and heartfelt Americana roots that resonate with emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Ain't Ever Satisfied' is significant for consolidating Steve Earle's influence in the Americana genre, highlighting his unique storytelling ability. The album includes tracks that have become staples of Earle's live performances and has been critically acclaimed for its authentic representation of American life, which helped pave the way for future artists within the roots music scene.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks heartfelt storytelling in every track for nostalgic road trips
- Context
- By the time 'Ain't Ever Satisfied: The Steve Earle Collection' was released in 1996, Earle had already established himself as a prominent figure in Americana music. This compilation spans his career from his debut album in 1986 to his works in the early '90s, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter and musician during a tumultuous period marked by personal struggles and creative reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Bob Dylan· Hiss Golden Messenger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Guitar Town Standout 2:36
- 2 Good Ol’ Boy (Gettin’ Tough) 4:01
- 3 Hillbilly Highway 3:39
- 4 My Old Friend the Blues Standout 3:09
- 5 Fearless Heart 4:08
- 6 Think It Over 2:17
- 7 Someday 3:49
- 8 Goodbye’s All We Got Left 3:25
- 9 State Trooper (live) 5:13
- 10 I Ain’t Ever Satisfied 4:03
- 11 Nowhere Road 2:51
- 12 The Rain Came Down 4:10
- 13 I Love You Too Much 3:40
- 14 The Week of Living Dangerously 4:29
- 15 Continental Trailway Blues 3:11
- 16 Six Days on the Road 3:09
Disc 2
- 1 Copperhead Road Standout 4:32
- 2 Snake Oil 3:30
- 3 Even When I’m Blue 4:14
- 4 Devil’s Right Hand 3:04
- 5 Nothing but a Child 4:25
- 6 Johnny Come Lately 4:08
- 7 Dead Flowers (live) 5:38
- 8 The Other Kind 5:11
- 9 When the People Find Out 4:13
- 10 Billy Austin 6:17
- 11 She’s About a Mover (live) 4:10
- 12 West Nashville Boogie (live) 7:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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