uncool2pillow Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Good stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I love that we live in a country where a band called Drive-By Truckers has written a song firmly in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckrh Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I love that we live in a country where a band called Drive-By Truckers has written a song firmly in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.As DBT said, it's the dichotomy of the southern thing. I'm thinking about taking a knee during the banner @ the Seahawks game tomorrow. We're playing SF. The Seahawks are doing the interlocking arms things though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I listened to the entire interview. Thoroughly enjoyed all 60+ minutes. These guys are in a really good space right now. Looking forward to hearing the complete album. Loved hearing how this album came together in just a few days. The songs are just flowing out of these guys. After I finished I put on English Oceans. It's a great time to be a DBT fan. First part of the interview turned out to be them talking about the Replacements. Hood's a big fan. A nice treat, except they made me feel old when both of them said they'd never seen the 'Mats with Bob Stinson. Ouch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Been streaming the album on NPR all weekend. I think it's their strongest album in years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Yeah, these last two have been great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Listening to the new one streaming now. Solid. I tend to lean toward Mike Cooley's offerings, so I'm partial to his songs on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I agree. I wonder if Isbell's recent efforts have pushed them. A bit of a friendly rivalry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 ^^^ Maybe. But I think it was more of addition by subtraction -- I'm looking at you, the former Mrs. Isbell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckrh Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Can't wait for the show on Thursday! They're doing a few interesting covers: The Bitch is Back & sneaking Sign O the Times into Hell No I Ain't Happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 ^^^ Maybe. But I think it was more of addition by subtraction -- I'm looking at you, the former Mrs. Isbell. Listened to Brighter than Creations Dark last night. That is a great, great album. It is way too long though. Shonna's songs really slow it down as do one or two Hood songs. Cooly is on fire though. I have to say, I really miss Neff. His pedal steel and lead guitar additions were excellent. I also miss Shonna's bass playing. She really had that bottom thud that suits the band, but also you can hear the strings. It's not some drone. I've not been able to hear the new bassist at all on the last two albums and live. I do prefer a defined bass sound though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mus2009 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Loving this one so far, especially Ramon Casiano & What It Means Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Passenger Sid Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Ramon Casiano is great. Some great sounds all throughout the record. The lyrics overall are a little too preachy for my taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Ted Nugent might have a new record out soon... just sit tight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Ted Nugent might have a new record out soon... just sit tight. waiting with great anticipation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Ramon Casiano is great. Some great sounds all throughout the record. The lyrics overall are a little too preachy for my taste. What did you expect? DBT has made no bones about being quite liberal...especially for the south. Really, what's it gonna take to get people thinking? Ironically, this record will only serve to entrench conservative fans' views even more. I have to say that I am forever grateful for their music and message. I'm a yankee who came to Atlanta, Georgia in the late 90s. Not only am I not scared of Black folks anymore, I'm also aware of the duality of southern thing. The south has it's shadow side, but has suffered quite a bit and has not recovered...to some extent. It's as if the south is supposed to fix all of the nation's problems. Of course more could be said. The music has really opened my mind. I was ready for it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Passenger Sid Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 What did you expect? DBT has made no bones about being quite liberal...especially for the south. Really, what's it gonna take to get people thinking? Ironically, this record will only serve to entrench conservative fans' views even more. I have to say that I am forever grateful for their music and message. I'm a yankee who came to Atlanta, Georgia in the late 90s. Not only am I not scared of Black folks anymore, I'm also aware of the duality of southern thing. The south has it's shadow side, but has suffered quite a bit and has not recovered...to some extent. It's as if the south is supposed to fix all of the nation's problems. Of course more could be said. The music has really opened my mind. I was ready for it though. It has nothing to do with Liberal or Conservative. I just think it's way too preachy. "What It Means" is a doozy of an eye-roller. "Puttin' People On The Moon" could be considered a great political song. "Sands Of Iwo Jima" and "Used To Be A Cop" also. But I like them cause their sympathetic, mini stories about characters. They don't seem as cliched. Songs like "Zip City", "Space City", "Danko/Manuel", "Ronnie & Neil", "Decoration Day", "Where's Eddie", "Pulaski", "Primer Coat", I could go on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 http://bittersoutherner.com/patterson-hood-bitter-southerner-interview-drive-by-truckers#.V-q6ZPkrKM- we're living in such a fascinating contemporary time right now, that we wanted to make a record that's a document of this moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 ^^^ That's a great read. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckrh Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 awesome article! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Yes, great interview. Loved reading about how Jason joined the band. Would've never thought this line up has been the most stable. I live in Atlanta, so I know the Star Bar etc. Patterson or Cooley usually do a Dec residency at a local acoustic venue. Bitter Southerner is always involved. It's a great blog. A little romantic, but a breath of fresh air. Preach on! Edit---thoughts on Jason's solo output? I kind of lost track after the first solo album. I know his last two have been pretty big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Southeastern is a classic. Crushes me every time. There's nothing wrong with Something More Than Free. Some fantastic songs, but it'll be hard to maintain the form he had on Southeastern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 ^ agreed Caught him earlier this year at the House of Blues with the full band. Great show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Seeing him Sunday for the 4th time in as many years. Anyone know if Amanda is touring with him? Never seen her in his band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mus2009 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I believe she is out touring in support of her solo album currently Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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