bsr8j Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 As much as it doesn't surprise me, it still really sucks. I'm going to miss hearing Jason's songs at DBT shows. "Decoration Day" and "Outfit" were always highlights of their sets. His cover of Moonlight Mile on the last tour was also great. I'm happy to read that Shonna is still in the band, though I imagine that will be tough with Jason no longer in it as well. I hope Jason does some serious touring and comes through DC when I'm not working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 As much as it doesn't surprise me, it still really sucks. I'm going to miss hearing Jason's songs at DBT shows. "Decoration Day" and "Outfit" were always highlights of their sets. His cover of Moonlight Mile on the last tour was also great. I'm happy to read that Shonna is still in the band, though I imagine that will be tough with Jason no longer in it as well. I hope Jason does some serious touring and comes through DC when I'm not working. Shonna and Jason are divorced now... Looks like Jason was given the boot. I'm not surprised that he is out but I definitely thought we'd get at least one more album with him on it. I'm looking forward to seeing him in a few days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Good luck to both bands as they take new paths. I can't wait to see what comes next from both of them. There certainly was/is a lot of talent in DBT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bentonbourbon Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 That's a little better. It's certainly touching lyrically, but I'm still not that into it. I wasn't into the Isbell songs on the last Truckers album either, though. I still think his best songs were on Decoration Day and the Dirty South. Absolutley. Daylight makes me cringe. Can't believe they put that on a Trucker record Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bsr8j Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Shonna and Jason are divorced now... Somehow I missed that. I just read it over on ninebullets. From what Jason posted on his myspace page it definitely looks like leaving DBT wasn't amicable on his end. That's too bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 from Jason's MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/jasonisbellmusic and also this: I am not in the Drive By Truckers anymore. Go figure. I wish them luck. I will not answer questions about it. and this: If I could change it... I would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 This completely ruined my weekend. Maybe he can join the next incarnation of Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bentonbourbon Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Good riddance and good luck. Someone que up 'Lookout Mountan' followed by 'Zip City' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bsr8j Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Good riddance and good luck. Why the hostility towards Jason? So his stuff on ABAAC wasn't his best--it wasn't for anyone in the band. He wrote some great songs for DD and TDS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealblizzard Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Wow. That does suck. Looking at Jason's MySpace page, it really doesn't seem as amicable a split as Patterson makes it sound on the DBT page. His presence will be missed very much by DBT (both live and in the studio .. though I agree I didn't love his songs on their last album). I look forward to his solo stuff, though. Sad news regarding one of my favorite bands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Good riddance wow, I couldn't disagree more. Patterson is easily my favorite of the songwriters but Cooley and Isbell are ridiculously talented. I'm with Peel on this... this has ruined my day. The triple-guitar onslaught that was their live shows won't be the same. Curious to see if Jason just goes the solo route or if he'll join forces with another band or songwriter(s). He and Jason Molina might make a nice little team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Degenerex Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Well Jason Isbell is now out of the Truckers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 That's a big downer on Jason leaving the band. I was surprised how long it lasted with three big talents and egos in one band but they made some great stuff when they were together, as did the Truckers before Jason joined. Good luck to both parties and I hope they go on to better things. I wasn't too wild about the last DBT album so hopefully Hood and Cooley can bring some more great stuff to a new album The solo live version of Dress Blues is outstanding, much better than the band version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 this really doesn't surprise me. 3 dudes who could each have solo careers in one band can't last that long. cooley and hood are def in it together for the long haul. isbell was just a different bird, but it worked for a while. don't cooley and hood have new albums in the can?looking forward to just two guitars and a bit of pedal steel. can't wait for new DBT.c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Girl Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Damn, that really, really sucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul137 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 thats a shame. wish both sides all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willkoman Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I'm glad I was able to see Jason live with the Truckers. Lookin forward to future D-BT shows and albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Absolutley. Daylight makes me cringe. Can't believe they put that on a Trucker recordit wasn't nearly as boring as "Space City", now that song was a fucking snorer but yeah, after i heard about Jason & Shonna's divorce a few weeks ago (apparently it happened around this time a year ago), i sorta wondered what might come of it, but everyone was told apparently it wouldn't effect things... the thing about Isbell & DBT is... prior to him joining the band, they were just a GOOD band for me... his presence on record and ESPECIALLY at their live shows, cemented them as one of my favorite live bands around... so it's hard to say that dynamic isn't going to change. other than SRO, the albums prior to Jason joining the band really aren't that good imo... so say what you will about Jason's songs on the last DBT record, but the dude is insanely talented, whether you like him or not. i will miss his vocals & guitar playing a great deal... i have a theory that he was holding back his best stuff for Sirens, thus why we got what we got on the last DBT record (which wasn't all that great of an album to begin with, no matter what you say about Jason's contributions. it's easily their weakest of the last 4) also, i can imagine the fact that Jason is 10+ years younger than the rest of the band (besides Shonna?), was a factor at times too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 it wasn't nearly as boring as "Space City", now that song was a fucking snorer That's the best song on ABAAC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 That's the best song on ABAAC.it's a pretty good song lyrically, but it deserved to be a hidden track or a b-side, cuz it didn't fit the sound of that record at all, and it drug down the entire 2nd half of an already watered down/weak album. but best song on the record? not even close for me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I agree about Space City....not a fan of that one. I guess I'm going to have to make an effort to get to the Son Volt show in Northampton Saturday night.....it may be the last time I see Jason for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wow, this sucks. I just saw DBT in concert two weeks back in concert. My girlfriend and I both agreed that we liked his songs the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 OK so Jason is gone, well the way I see it is a globe can only have two Poles. So with Jason gone lets engage in baseless speculation as to why he "left voluntarily" or was forced out of the band... In all seriousness though, I liked Jason just fine, but like Cooley's and Hoods songs much more. Will I miss him? Don't know until the next album comes out, I don't really see this causing a radical change of direction for the band. I think they will continue rolling along and the change will be as seamless as when he joined the band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I didn't discover the Truckers until Decoration Day and have to say that it, and the Dirty South are probably their strongest records.Saw 'em a total of four times w/Isbell and am thankful for it; (although God knows my hearing probably suffered). Let's hope both camps can continue to produce amazing music. Maybe something really positive can come from this in regards to new songs.Change is a great inspiration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I didn't discover the Truckers until Decoration Day and have to say that it, and the Dirty South are probably their strongest records.Saw 'em a total of four times w/Isbell and am thankful for it; (although God knows my hearing probably suffered). Let's hope both camps can continue to produce amazing music. Maybe something really positive can come from this in regards to new songs.Change is a great inspiration. This entire post could have come from me. Jason's my favorite Trucker, with Cooley a close second. I'm really going to miss that "wall of sound" from 3 guitars that made me temporarily deaf and happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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