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Released 20 years ago

A Blessing and a Curse

Drive-By Truckers · 2006

46 min · 11 tracks · alternative country

A poignant blend of Southern rock and alt-country with gritty storytelling and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • gritty storytelling with emotional depth
  • late-night introspection with friends
  • poignant narratives that resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'A Blessing and a Curse' marked the Drive-By Truckers' sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed breakthrough 'The Dirty South.' By this time, the band had established themselves as significant voices in alternative country, balancing personal narratives with broader social themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucero· The Hold Steady· Wilco

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Feb 14 3:40
  • 2 Gravity's Gone 3:33
  • 3 Easy on Yourself 3:28
  • 4 Aftermath USA 3:16
  • 5 Goodbye 6:11
  • 6 Daylight 3:35
  • 7 Wednesday 4:04
  • 8 Little Bonnie 3:56
  • 9 Space City 4:48
  • 10 A Blessing and a Curse 5:31
  • 11 A World of Hurt 4:52

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