Jerusalem
Steve Earle · 2002
36 min · 11 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana
A raw and politically charged blend of Americana, blending acoustic grit with poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- politically charged lyrical engagement
- reflective moments for contemplation
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer longer immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Jerusalem' was released in 2002, Steve Earle had established himself as a prominent voice in Americana music, following his commercial resurgence with 'Transcendental Blues' in 1999. This album marked a significant moment as it featured Earle's bold political stance post-9/11, challenging American values and foreign policy through his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Townes Van Zandt· Ryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ashes to Ashes 4:02
- 2 Amerika v. 6.0 (The Best We Can Do) 4:19
- 3 Conspiracy Theory 4:14
- 4 John Walker's Blues 3:41
- 5 The Kind 2:04
- 6 What's a Simple Man to Do? 2:29
- 7 The Truth 2:21
- 8 Go Amanda 3:34
- 9 I Remember You 2:52
- 10 Shadowland 2:52
- 11 Jerusalem 3:56
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