Dave Alvin

Eleven Eleven

(Yep Roc)

Back in the day, Dave slung a mean lead guitar for roots-music marquee names The Blasters. And that was sufficient to make his mark on American popular music. But he matured, found his voice in a lower gear, and emerged from that chrysalis as a singer-songwriter of estimable profundity. 2015's Eleven Eleven spotlighted his unique mien. This reissue includes three bonus cuts.

Those familar with Dave's oeuvre will understand why I class "Johnny Ace" with "Haley's Comet."

Recommended: "Two Lucky Bums," "Murietta's Head," "Manzanita," "Dirty Nightgown," "What's Up With Your Brother" (with Phil), "Run Conejo Run," "Gary, Indiana 1959," "Johnny Ace Is Dead," "Harlan County Line"

Video: "Johnny Ace Is Dead" (live)

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