Steve Earle's new record 'The Revolution Starts Now' due out August 24, 2004

NEW YORK (Artemis Records) - "Democracy is hard work. American democracy requires constant vigilance to survive and nothing short of total engagement to flourish. Voting is vital, but in times like these voting alone simply isn't enough. By the time some of you hear these songs the election will be over. Then the real struggle begins..." - Steve Earle, Fairview Tennessee - May 2004.

The majority of the Steve's new album was written and demoed while he was on tour last fall in support of the "Just An American Boy" documentary and live album. Produced by twangtrust (Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy), the new album is full of Earle's inimitably scathing commentary of current world events on politically charged songs such as 'F The CC' and 'Condi, Condi'.
Earle also duets with country legend Emmylou Harris on the beautiful 'Comin' Around'.

Included in the liner notes of the album is a letter from Steve. A political call to arms, much like the music on the album is, Steve touches upon importance of the upcoming elections and the dire need for social and political change. He signs the letter "Yours for the motherfuckin' revolution, Steve Earle."

Please see below for the complete track listing of THE REVOLUTION STARTS NOW:
The Revolution Starts'
Home To Houston
Rich Man's War
Warrior
The Gringo's Tale
Condi, Condi
F The CC
Comin' Around (featuring Emmylou Harris)
I Thought You Should Know
The Seeker
The Revolution Starts Now

Click the links below to hear:
a) 'F the CC'
b) 'Rich Man's War'
c) 'The Revolution Start's Now.'
For more information on Steve Earle and his new record THE REVOLUTION STARS NOW visit www.artemisrecords.com, www.steveearle.com and www.steveearle.net.

Catch Steve Earle on tour:
Jul 23 2004 VICTORIA AB (CA) Centennial Square
Jul 25 2004 CALGARY AB (CA) Calgary Music Festival
Aug 5 2004 MINNEAPOLIS MN (US) Music In The Zoo
Aug 6 2004 MINNEAPOLIS MN (US) Music In The Zoo
Aug 7 2004 NEWPORT RI (US) Apple and Eve Folk Festival
Aug 8 2004 PORTLAND ME (US) The State Theater