Shut Up and Die Like an Aviator
Steve Earle · 1991
76 min · 17 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana
A raw blend of Americana and country rock that captures the restless spirit of the working class.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- wave-like emotional shifts
- late-night storytelling sessions
- raw, restless energy for driving
- reflective moments amidst upbeat tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer polished production sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 17, 1991, 'Shut Up and Die Like an Aviator' is Steve Earle's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Guitar Town' in 1986. By this point in his career, Earle had established himself as a prominent voice in the Americana genre, bringing together elements of country, rock, and folk into a distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Townes Van Zandt· Ryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:53
- 2 Good Ol’ Boy (Gettin’ Tough) 4:23
- 3 Devil’s Right Hand 3:06
- 4 I Ain’t Ever Satisfied 4:07
- 5 Someday 3:54
- 6 West Nashville Boogie 7:25
- 7 Snake Oil 3:02
- 8 Blue Yodel #9 1:36
- 9 The Other Kind 5:35
- 10 Billy Austin 7:08
- 11 Copperhead Road 4:34
- 12 Fearless Heart 4:36
- 13 Guitar Town 3:36
- 14 I Love You Too Much 5:37
- 15 She’s About a Mover 4:14
- 16 The Rain Came Down 4:50
- 17 Dead Flowers 8:15
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