In 2004 the Drive-By Truckers released what would become the best selling album in their illustrious catalog. “The Dirty South” is a concept album that examines the state of the South, and unveils the hypocrisy, irony, and tragedy that continues to exist. The album features live show staples like, “Tornadoes”, “Where The Devil Don’t Stay” and “Puttin’ People On The Moon” as well as rarities like “Goode’s Field Road” and “Daddy’s Cup.”
In 2004, there was not a better set of songwriters than Cooley, Hood, and Isbell. A band at the top of it’s game on this record
“The Complete Dirty South” is a band-led rework of the original album. Principal member, Patterson Hood, took the reins and re-imagined this record as it was originally intended. The complete version features re-sequenced audio, three additional tracks, four remixes along with updated vocals. The packaging comes with a perfect bound book featuring liner notes from Patterson Hood, track by track descriptions from Mike Cooley and Jason Isbell as well as never before seen photos along with updated artwork from the late Wes Freed.
“This ‘Director’s Cut’ is the way it was always intended to be heard” – Patterson Hood
Originally released June 16th, 2023
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DBT 2004
Mike Cooley, Patterson Hood, Jason Isbell, Brad Morgan, and Shonna Tucker
GUESTS
David Barbe, John Neff, Clay Leverett, The Minor Hill Singers (featuring Kimberly Morgan) and The State Line Chain Gang
The Fat Angel Sings 