Label
	Hacktone Records
	Release
	2006
	Artist
	Steve Earle, Guy Clark, David Allan Coe, Townes Van Zandt, John Hiatt, Steve Young, Gamble Rogers, Rodney Crowell, Larry Jon Wilson
	Rating

Songs taken from the film of the same name make up the Heartworn Highways collection, performed by some of the best outlaw country artists to have ever lived. From the opening heartfelt version of Guy Clark’s LA Freeway, through to the final collective rendition of Silent Night (recorded on Christmas Eve), the songs on this album overflow with quality and emotion.

I think Guy Clark gets the best showing with 6 of his own recordings, a pure acoustic version of Texas Cookin’ being a highlight. The others share a decent amount of songs, though I’d like to have heard more of David Allan Coe. His performance of I Still Sing The Old Songs leaves you wanting more of the Coe.

There’s not too much more to say really, it’s just as you’d expect. A group of talented musicians and songwriters performing their own songs with feeling and in their own unique way. It’s absolutely the way music should be. The songs are timeless as are the artists and the whole album is great to listen to at any time of the year.

If you’re new to any of this music, this album is a great introduction to this era of music. The moments of dialogue also make excellent listening, including when they talk about their songs before perfoming them. Proper country music, proper songwriters, proper musicians. Get this album!