I'd like to say that I can see the target of my destiny .
And that it guided everything I do .
I'd like to think that I could take a drink of you and just walk away but God and I both know it's not true .
Someday I'm bound to be free .
And I'll be ready for whatever life ensues .
But for the moment I remain the captive of the human brain .
That blew it'self to pieces over you .
Sorry that I put you through the one thing that we could not do .
Was get along together or apart .
Thankin' you for leavin' me a stronger man than I used to be .
And just a little harder in the heart .
Someday I'm bound to be free (you know me) .
And I'll be ready for whatever road I choose .
But for the moment I remain the captive of the human brain that.
Blew itself to pieces lovin' you ...
The best I've heard from Steve Earle in a while. The songs have a subtler, earthier tone, tastefully rendered in authentic sounding country/blues/bluegrass stylings. 'J.T' reminds of earlier records like 'Feel Alright' or 'Train a Comin'.
Deep grief, love and compassion is felt on the final track, the only composition from Steve, seemingly written for his son. The rest, composed by JT, do confirm what a great songwriter he really was. tideracer
Former frontman of punk band Roidz has crafted a richly layered contemporary pop record exploring the world of lives lived on the fringe. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 7, 2023