New Steve Earle Song: “Waitin’ On The Sky”
Crazy to think that it’s been almost four years since a new Steve Earle album. Can’t blame him really – the man’s a workaholic: poet, author, activist, actor, and then – oh yeah – that songwriting/music gig.
Steve’s been busy writing his first novel, I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive, and recording his new album of the same name. He mentioned in Rolling Stone recently that it’s “probably the countriest record I’ve done in a long time.”
Earlier today, Steve’s label, New West Records, came up with this cool offer for a free MP3 from the new record, and a PDF excerpt from his new novel. All you have to do is have a Facebook account and click to accept it.
The new tune sounds great – fresh and familiar at the same time. It’s that unmistakable Steve Earle vibe. Take a listen, then head over to download it.
By the way, another amazing album cover from Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick, who’s created every Steve Earle album cover since 1996’s I Feel Alright (he also did the cover for Yellow Moon by the Neville Brothers). His art makes me want to pick up all of these albums on vinyl. Beautiful work.
Steve Earle – “Waitin’ On The Sky”
PRE-ORDER: I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive (the album, out April 26) | I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive (the novel, out May 12)
One Comment
Chimesfreedom
Although I have liked everything Earle has done, I especially like the sound of this new song and am excited about the upcoming album, as well as the book. I had not seen the quote about it being the “countriest record” in awhile, but I like seeing him getting back to his “countier” work too. Thanks.