Alive & Wired
Old 97's · 2005
113 min · 30 tracks · alternative country
A vibrant fusion of alternative country and rock, marked by storytelling lyrics and infectious melodies that capture life's complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Barrier Reef — This track features a catchy chorus paired with vivid imagery, encapsulating themes of longing and nostalgia that resonate throughout the album.
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W. TX Teardrops — A poignant narrative driven by heartfelt melodies, this song highlights the band's storytelling prowess and emotional depth, making it a standout moment.
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If My Heart Was a Car — This track combines witty lyrics with a driving rhythm, exemplifying the band's unique ability to mix humor with sincere emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- for road trip energy
- vibrant storytelling across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Alive & Wired is the Old 97's fifth studio album, released in 2005 during a period of renewed creative energy following their breakthrough with 1996's Too Far to Care. By this time, the band had established themselves as key players in the alt-country scene, blending traditional sounds with punk influences. This album came after a brief hiatus and showcased their evolution while still honoring their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whiskeytown· The Jayhawks· Son Volt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Melt Show 3:35
- 2 The New Kid 3:48
- 3 Barrier Reef 4:02
- 4 W. TX Teardrops 3:23
- 5 Lonely Holiday 4:07
- 6 The Villain 3:14
- 7 King of All the World 2:47
- 8 Salome 4:18
- 9 Rollerskate Skinny 4:03
- 10 The Other Shoe 2:44
- 11 Coahuila 2:52
- 12 Iron Road 3:47
- 13 Wish the Worst 4:36
- 14 Won't Be Home 4:21
- 15 Doreen 4:13
Disc 2
- 1 Jagged 3:21
- 2 Designs on You 3:42
- 3 Curtain Calls 4:12
- 4 Mama Tried 2:53
- 5 If My Heart Was a Car 3:57
- 6 Four Leaf Clover 3:53
- 7 Stoned 4:02
- 8 Oppenheimer 3:48
- 9 Can't Get a Line 2:49
- 10 Cryin' Drunk 3:35
- 11 Big Brown Eyes 4:56
- 12 Murder (or a Heart Attack) 3:51
- 13 Smokers 4:00
- 14 Friends Forever 3:13
- 15 Time Bomb 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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