Various Artists - Lowe Country:The Songs Of Nick Lowe

Exclusive new music from Hayes Carll, JEFF the Brotherhood, Ron Sexsmith, Caitlin Rose, Robert Ellis and more

"This isn't the first Nick Lowe tribute album — 2001's Labour of Love with contributions from higher profile acts such as Tom Petty, Marshall Crenshaw and Graham Parker beat it by 11 years — but it's the first to feature primarily acoustic, country and roots interpretations of his songs. Because of a noticeable lack of recognizable names contributing Lowe covers, the scope of this 14-track set is considerably more modest, but no less enjoyable. These aren't Lowe's biggest hits since there's no 'I Knew the Bride' or 'Cruel to Be Kind.' But shining a light on lesser known material such as 'What's Shakin' on the Hill' (exquisitely performed by Lori McKenna), 'Lately I've Let Things Slide' (Caitlin Rose) and 'Where is My Everything' (a stark but touching version from Ron Sexsmith) show how deep Lowe's catalog runs and reveals some dusty gems. Much of the material hews closely to the originals-a bluegrass 'Heart of the City' from Chatham County Line is one of the exceptions-and it goes without saying that Lowe's own versions remain the standard. Still, there is plenty to enjoy. You'll probably want to check out other material from some of the more obscure artists and a portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the victims of Nashville's 2010 floods and last year's Texas wild fires." — American Songwriter

Side 1

1. Lately I've Let Things Slide - Caitlin Rose

2. Don't Lose Your Grip On Love - The Parson Red Heads

3. All Men Are Liars - Robert Ellis

4. I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass - Amanda Shires

5. Marie Provost - Jeff The Brotherhood

6. Lover Don't Go - Erin Enderlin

Side 2

7. (I'm Gonna Start) Living Again If It Kills Me - Hayes Carll

8. When I Write The Book - The Unsinkable Boxer

9. You Make Me - Colin Gilmore

10. Heart Of The City - Chatham County Line

11. What's Shakin' on the Hill - Lori McKenna

12. Cracking Up - Griffin House

13. Where's My Everything? - Ron Sexsmith

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