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pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
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Last Friday, I saw Drive by Truckers for the first time. I literally knew nothing about them or their music. My friend suggested checking them out and they were incredible. I couldn't believe I hadn't been introduced to them sooner. Can anyone suggest what album(s) or songs I NEED to get or listen to? I literally own nothing by them, where should I start? Thanks

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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,079
    If you want to go by album, I'd say start with Decoration Day, then The Dirty South. I think those are their two best records with their quintessential lineup. Southern Rock Opera is the next go to album. People may say start with that too. Brighter Than Creations Dark is probably their last really essential album. All their albums are good to great, but those 4 are their best IMO.

    they do have a best of album, and while its a fine album to get introduced to the band with, there are so many great tracks that that album really doesn't encapsulate the band. I say start with those 4 albums, and then check out the rest.


  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,079
    Decoration Day
    The Dirty South
    Southern Rock Opera
    Brighter Than Creations Dark
    Pizza Deliverance
    English Oceans
    A Blessing And A Curse
    The Big To-Do
    Gangsta Billy
    Go-Go Boots


    Is my ranking of their albums.



  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    Tim Simmons said:

    Decoration Day
    The Dirty South
    Southern Rock Opera
    Brighter Than Creations Dark
    Pizza Deliverance
    English Oceans
    A Blessing And A Curse
    The Big To-Do
    Gangsta Billy
    Go-Go Boots


    Is my ranking of their albums.

    Thanks for the list - I enjoy them as well - I have a few of their albums but would like to expand it . Its a shame about band members leaving.

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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,079
    I'd rank A blessing a bit higher because it has 2 great Isbell songs on it, but the album is a thrown together mess, lots of great songs, but to cohesion. The band was at the lowest at that point. It should be ranked higher because of the classic lineup though. So you can check it out before Pizza or English (their current album).
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,798
    I always give people a rip of the live at the 40 watt dvd. There are a lot of free shows on archive.org. I think they were the best band around from 05-07 when Jason was starting to hit is prime. Any of those shows are great to listen to.

    as far as studio goes i would also start with decoration day, southern rock opera and dirty south.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,798
    Tim Simmons said:

    I'd rank A blessing a bit higher because it has 2 great Isbell songs on it, but the album is a thrown together mess, lots of great songs, but to cohesion. The band was at the lowest at that point. It should be ranked higher because of the classic lineup though. So you can check it out before Pizza or English (their current album).

    space city might be my favorite dbt tune.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • jerparker20jerparker20 Posts: 2,501
    Congrats on discovering DBT, they are fantastic. Mike Cooley can write a tune like no other.

    Dirty South, Decoration Day, Southern Rock Opera are the albums to get started with. The Fine Print has some real gems on it as well. I 'm really liking the new album too.

    I also recommend checking out Blitzen Trapper as well. Solid band out of the Pac Northwest.
  • pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
    Cool. Thanks. Anyone else feel free to continue to make suggestions
  • spnoonespnoone Posts: 630
    tim simmons' suggestions were pretty spot on. you're gonna need jason isbell's southeastern, too. best record of 2013. jason's sirens of the ditch is also great. as is patterson hood's murdering oscar. you'll be tempted to buy cooley's fool on every corner. don't. worst sounding record i own. you'll get the same sound quality from most their shows on archive.org for free. alabama ass whuppin is really the only dbt album to avoid.
  • robertstackarmyrobertstackarmy Posts: 681
    The Dirty South
    Southern Rock Opera
    Decoration Day
    A Blessing And A Curse
    Brighter Than Creations Dark
    The Big To-Do
    English Oceans
    Pizza Deliverance
    The Big To-Do
    Gangsta Billy

    that is mine
  • robertstackarmyrobertstackarmy Posts: 681
    spnoone said:

    tim simmons' suggestions were pretty spot on. you're gonna need jason isbell's southeastern, too. best record of 2013. jason's sirens of the ditch is also great. as is patterson hood's murdering oscar. you'll be tempted to buy cooley's fool on every corner. don't. worst sounding record i own. you'll get the same sound quality from most their shows on archive.org for free. alabama ass whuppin is really the only dbt album to avoid.

    disagree on Jasons new album, not a fan. I would get the self titled Isbell and the 400 Unit
  • Red LukinRed Lukin Posts: 2,994
    +1 here for southeastern
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,079
    Yeah, I think Southeastern is one of his best. Elephant is certainly his best song since DBT.

    I'd probably rank his solo stuff

    s/t 400 Unit album
    Southestern

    Sirens





    Here We Rest
  • jerparker20jerparker20 Posts: 2,501
    Southeastern is fantastic. Beautiful, haunting, honest and everything in between. Also go see him live. Great show, nothing fancy just all about the music.
  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    Glad you enjoyed the show! Here are my recommendations for albums to start out with.

    Southern Rock Opera
    Decoration Day
    The Dirty South
    English Oceans

    They just announced new shows for this fall. Unfortunately I will miss the Northeastern shows because I will be out of town for some PJ shows.

    Here is a board where DBT fans hang out and talk about the band.
    http://www.threedimesdown.com/forum
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  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    I disagree that Alabama Ass Whuppin' should be skipped btw. I think it's a good live album from an earlier lineup. It was reissued not too long ago and is easy to find.
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  • robertstackarmyrobertstackarmy Posts: 681
    Tim Simmons said:

    Yeah, I think Southeastern is one of his best. Elephant is certainly his best song since DBT.

    I'd probably rank his solo stuff

    s/t 400 Unit album
    Southestern

    Sirens





    Here We Rest

    S/T 400
    Here We Rest
    Sirens
    Southeastern
  • weddingparadeweddingparade Posts: 1,179
    jason is on a huge wave right now. i'm so proud of him
    tons of new fans at the last gig i saw a month or so ago
  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    Lots of DBT tour dates are up for 2016:

    January 20-23 Todos Santos, Mexico—Todos Santos Music Festival
    February 11 Athens, GA—40 Watt Club
    February 12 Athens, GA—40 Watt Club
    February 13 Athens, GA—40 Watt Club
    March 3 Salisbury, MD—Headquarters Live
    March 4 Washington D.C.—9:30 Club
    March 5 Washington D.C.—9:30 Club
    March 6 Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of Williamsburg
    March 7 Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of Williamsburg
    March 9 Providence, RI—Columbus Theatre
    March 10 Portland, ME—Port City Music Hall
    March 11 Jay, VT—Jay Peak Resort
    March 12 Ithaca, NY—The Haunt
    March 15 Cincinnati, OH—Bogart’s
    March 16 Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theater
    March 17 Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle
    March 18 Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle
    March 19 Columbia, SC—St. Pat’s in Five Points
    April 8 Birmingham, AL—Lyric Theater
    April 9 Birmingham, AL—Lyric Theater
    April 14 San Antonio, TX—The Aztec Theater
    April 15 Houston, TX—Warehouse Live
    April 16 Dallas, TX—Old 97’s County Fair @ Main St. Garden
    April 17 Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom
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  • clayton12clayton12 Posts: 337
    Cant wait to see the 40 shows in Athens. Haven't missed the Homecoming shows in 9 years.
  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    clayton12 said:

    Cant wait to see the 40 shows in Athens. Haven't missed the Homecoming shows in 9 years.

    See you there! It will be my 8th Homecoming.

    You see me empty, Sir, do not pause and inquire, simply assume and refill.
    - Al Swearengen

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  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,798
    San Antonio will work.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • LukinFanLukinFan Posts: 29,050
    Yefa said:

    Lots of DBT tour dates are up for 2016:
    March 3 Salisbury, MD—Headquarters Live

    My cousin was telling me earlier today that this venue is a converted old fire station. Pretty cool.
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    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
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    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
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  • pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
    Thanks for posting tour dates.

    No NJ or Philly?! Damn
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