El Corazón cover

El Corazón

Steve Earle · 1997

45 min · 12 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana

A heartfelt blend of Americana and country rock that reflects on love, loss, and social issues with poignant lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • heartfelt storytelling in order
  • emotional resonance with social themes
  • intimate moments of personal reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek purely upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'El Corazón' marked Steve Earle's return to recording after a brief hiatus due to personal struggles. This album followed his acclaimed 'Train a Comin'' and showcased his evolution as a songwriter deeply engaged with both personal and political themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Townes Van Zandt· Ryan Adams

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Christmas in Washington 4:58
  • 2 Taneytown 5:13
  • 3 If You Fall 4:10
  • 4 I Still Carry You Around 2:45
  • 5 Telephone Road 3:42
  • 6 Somewhere Out There 3:46
  • 7 You Know the Rest 2:12
  • 8 N.Y.C. 3:37
  • 9 Poison Lovers 3:47
  • 10 The Other Side of Town 4:17
  • 11 Here I Am 2:38
  • 12 Ft. Worth Blues 4:02

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