In the Earle family, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Justin Townes Earle is the son of the well-known American country rock and folk artist . Just like his father, Justin struggled for a long time with addictions and eventually emerged sober and decisive. He is now married and a father himself. With his troubled youth he counted on the diptych (2014) and (2015). On The Saint Of Lost
… Causes he now sounds confident and artisanal in a dozen country rock and rockabilly songs. Just like his father, he doesn't care much about smooth country conventions. The Saint Of Lost Causes sounds raw and the guitars can go wild. His veiled vocals, especially in the ballads, are sometimes reminiscent of the artist he was named after: Townes van Zandt. Justin Townes Earle found his own sound, but fans of his father will certainly know what to do. (MR)more
