The title track from the most controversial album of his career (much more on that--and Earle himself--later in the countdown), Earle takes Nick Lowe's cynicism and tempers it with honest optimism, because peace, love, and understanding are nothing to be sneered at--you have to have some hope. On Christmas day today, the Pope will send to the world over the same message Earle sends here, and though his voice is just as ragged, the Pope just can't hold a tune the way Earle can. So, I'll mirror that sentiment: Peace on Earth, goodwill to men, and keep on rockin' in the sectarian cease-fire world while you can.
Man Who Sold His Soul to the Devil
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