The self-titled disc, produced by Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Calexico, Candi Staton) and Charlie Louvin, was recorded in Spring/Summer 2006 in Nashville. It features guest performances by Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, Tom T. Hall, George Jones, Bobby Bare Sr., Tift Merritt, Marty Stuart, David Kilgour, and members of Bright Eyes, Lambchop, Superchunk, Blanche and Clem Snide, among others.The album features several Louvin Brothers classics as well as country favorites first popularized by Jimmie Rod...   [ read more ]

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Steps to Heaven features ten traditional gospel classics including two Louvin Brothers songs. Instead of hanging back at age 81, Charlie has instead chosen to challenge himself. Steps to Heaven was recorded live with a gospel choir comprised of three sisters, journeyman gospel pianist Derrick Lee, and Chris Scruggs adding doghouse bass and electric guitar. Louvin had never recorded with black gospel musicians before, and in doing so discovered a new musical path. Charlie remarks, "I did things on the gospe...   [ read more ]

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Although some might be surprised by a thematic Charlie Louvin album dealing with death and despair, one needn't look any further than the very first Louvin Brothers album to find a connection. Tragic Songs of Life, released in 1956 is full of emotional songs detailing heartbreak, betrayal, violence and loss. Inspired by Tompkins Square's recent box set People Take Warning!, Charlie reached back for a couple of songs from that first Louvins album, five songs from the box set and assorted other choice picks ...   [ read more ]

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