Sammy Brue's The Journals stands as a deeply moving tribute to the late Justin Townes Earle, crafted from never-before-recorded songs found in Earle's personal journals and entrusted to Brue by Justin's widow. This 21st-century troubadour carries on the authentic outlaw songwriter tradition of Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Rodney Crowell, spinning layered story songs that explore both the sunlight and shadows of the human condition.
Recorded with just Brue's unaccompanied guitar throughout all eleven tracks, The Journals showcases raw sincerity and intimate songcraft that brings new life to Earle's unfinished ideas and half-formed compositions. This special turquoise vinyl pressing captures an album where Brue writes, finishes, and re-imagines these discovered songs, creating a powerful musical memorial that honors his mentor while establishing his own place in the lineage of great American songwriters.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Release Date: 01/23/2026
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TRACKS
01. You Tell Me
01. Love At A Glance
01. Promise To Keep
01. For Justin
01. Older Than I Ever Thought I'd Be
01. One Sided Town
01. Let's Get Lost
01. Any Old Time
01. Lord, I'm Ready NowFormat Details
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