The Good Life is the debut studio album by Justin Townes Earle, released on March 25, 2008 on Bloodshot Records.
Critical reception
The Good Life received fairly good reviews from music critics. PopMatters Juli Thanki states in her review that "On his first full length record, The Good Life, Justin Townes Earle delivers the best debut roots music has seen since Old Crow Medicine Show hit the big time with OCMS in 2004".
Track listing
Personnel Justin Townes Earle – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, guitar [tremolo] and baritone guitar Bryn Davies – acoustic bass, cello and harmony vocals Chris Scruggs – lap steel guitar Cory Younts – harmony Vocals, mandolin and harmonica Josh Hedley – fiddle, viola and harmony vocals Steve Poulton – electric guitar Brad Jones – electric bass and organ Brian Owings – drums Ben Martin – drums Keith Brogdon – drums Dustin Welch – banjo and backing vocals Elliott Currie – backing vocals Travis Nicholson – backing vocals Amanda Shires - cover model
Chart performance Chart (2008)PeakpositionUS Top Country Albums (Billboard)70
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