I Feel Alright
Steve Earle · 1996
38 min · 12 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana
A rugged blend of country rock and Americana that channels raw emotion through storytelling.
Why this album works
'I Feel Alright' was well-received, reinforcing Earle's status as a key figure in the Americana movement and earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Its mixture of traditional country elements with modern storytelling influenced a generation of artists within the genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling emotional reflections on love for casual drives
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'I Feel Alright' marked Steve Earle's return to form after a tumultuous period characterized by personal struggles and recovery. This album followed his critically acclaimed release 'Train a Comin'' and showcased Earle's resilience in reinventing his sound while maintaining his signature lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Bob Dylan· Hiss Golden Messenger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feel Alright Standout 3:04
- 2 Hard‐Core Troubadour Standout 2:40
- 3 More Than I Can Do 2:37
- 4 Hurtin’ Me, Hurtin’ You 3:20
- 5 Now She’s Gone 2:48
- 6 Poor Boy 2:55
- 7 Valentine’s Day Standout 2:59
- 8 The Unrepentant 4:30
- 9 CCKMP 4:31
- 10 Billy and Bonnie 3:38
- 11 South Nashville Blues 2:28
- 12 You’re Still Standin’ There 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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