With These Hands
Alejandro Escovedo · 1996
116 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · country
A raw blend of alternative rock and country, echoing intimate storytelling through gritty instrumentation.
Why this album works
'With These Hands' received significant critical acclaim, showcasing Escovedo's songwriting prowess and earning him a dedicated following. It contributed to the burgeoning alt-country movement of the mid-90s, influencing numerous artists who sought to combine rock and country aesthetics. The album also played a role in establishing Escovedo as a respected voice in independent music circles.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'With These Hands' marked Alejandro Escovedo's third studio album and followed his critically acclaimed work on 'Bourbonitis Blues.' At this point in his career, Escovedo was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the Americana and alt-country scenes. The album came during a transitional phase in Escovedo's sound, blending personal narratives with diverse musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee Ann Womack· Billy Dean· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Put You Down Standout 5:47
- 2 Slip 4:47
- 3 Crooked Frame 4:01
- 4 Pissed Off 2AM 4:35
- 5 Nickel and a Spoon Standout 5:22
- 6 Little Bottles 3:18
- 7 Sometimes Standout 6:28
- 8 Guilty 4:35
- 9 Tired Skin 3:50
- 10 With These Hands 3:29
- 11 Tugboat 6:04
Disc 2
- 1 Can’t Take It 2:38
- 2 Put You Down Standout 6:06
- 3 Crooked Frame 4:15
- 4 With These Hands 3:28
- 5 Slip 4:34
- 6 Pissed Off 2AM 6:56
- 7 One More Time 4:06
- 8 The End 3:37
- 9 Put You Down Standout 8:06
- 10 Crooked Frame 3:41
- 11 Band Intro 1:06
- 12 Pissed Off 2AM 5:04
- 13 Pyramid of Tears 4:49
- 14 Tugboat (instrumental) 5:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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