In 1986 Steve Earles new brand of Country-Rock music was taking Nashville by storm. His debut album >Guitar Town< topped the Billboard Country album charts, as did the single with the same title. Influenced by Bruce Springsteen (who was Earles Eureka!) and Townes Van Zandt (after whom he named his firstborn), this was one of the strongest & most confident debut albums released in the 80s. He showed an angry literacy, a dark sense of humour & a street-smart snarl that was uncommon amongst his country counterparts and made him stand out amongst the crowd. But he was also ostracised because of his anti-Vietnam stance & long hair. This is the first vinyl re-issue of this double Grammy nominated album since its original release! Comes on audiophile 180 grams vinyl, including bonus track and insert.