Copperhead Road (1988)

Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade and for those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more about it here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

Join the discussion

See what members are talking about right now

Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

Sep 13, 2024

Title: Copperhead Road
Artist: Steve Earle
Genre: Country
Released: 1988

Tracks:
1 - Copperhead Road - 4:30 -

2 - Snake Oil - 3:30
3 - Back to the Wall - 5:28
4 - The Devil's Right Hand - 3:03
5 - Johnny Come Lately - 4:09
6 - Even When I'm Blue - 4:14
7 - You Belong to Me - 4:24
8 - Waiting on You - 5:10
9 - Once You Love - 4:40
10 - Nothing but a Child - 4:23

Overview:

Copperhead Road is an American alternative country/country rock album released in 1988 by Steve Earle. Often referred to as Earle's first "rock record", Earle himself calls it the world's first blend of heavy metal and bluegrass, while in their January 26, 1989 review of the album Rolling Stone suggested the style be known as "power twang".

The songs on side one of the album reflect Earle's politics: the title track attacks the War on Drugs, and the song "Snake Oil" compares then president Ronald Reagan to a traveling con man and draws attention to his "legacy of creative deceit". The title track and "Johnny Come Lately" (performed with The Pogues) both describe the experiences of returning veterans.

Click to expand...