Continuing a countdown of my favorite albums of 1987…
#7 – Pontiac – Lyle Lovett
I discovered Lyle Lovett in the early 90s and immediately fell for his unique blend of country, blues, swing, and jazz. His songs are equal parts wit and wisdom, toe-tapping and introspective.
My favorite Lovett albums are three he released between 1989 and 1996: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Joshua Judges Ruth, and The Road to Ensenada. But 1987’s Pontiac contains the seeds of everything that makes those albums wonderful, and is a brilliant collection in its own right.
