You think the young man with that middle name and surname might chooseto not take up music just because, you know, of the inevitable comparisons. After doing time as a member of a couple of local Nashville bands, Earle, son of the legendary inger/songwriter, fearlessly tackles storytelling... in a style reminiscent of his namesakes. The good news is Earle is his own man, and his own songwriter. Earle`s rich voice and delicate guitar provide a comfortable bed for his songs of love and loss. Maybe, the day comes when writers say, "Wasn`t Justin`s daddy a famous songwriter?" Until then, Justin will have to keep proving his worth. This six song EP is a good start. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (self-released)
