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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