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Decoration Day

Drive-By Truckers · 2003

64 min · 15 tracks · alternative country

A rugged blend of Southern rock and alt-country, rich with storytelling and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • storytelling that invites reflection
  • for road trip listening
  • captivating narratives for thoughtful moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Decoration Day' was the Drive-By Truckers' fourth studio album and marked their ascent into critical acclaim. Following the breakthrough success of 'Southern Rock Opera' in 2001, this album solidified their reputation for blending narrative-driven lyrics with a Southern rock sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucero· The Hold Steady· Wilco

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Deeper In 3:15
  • 2 Sink Hole 3:26
  • 3 Hell No, I Ain't Happy 4:38
  • 4 Marry Me 5:39
  • 5 My Sweet Annette 3:51
  • 6 Outfit 4:04
  • 7 Heathens 4:47
  • 8 Sounds Better in the Song 4:08
  • 9 (Something's Got to) Give Pretty Soon 3:38
  • 10 Your Daddy Hates Me 6:40
  • 11 Careless 2:07
  • 12 When the Pin Hits the Shell 4:10
  • 13 Do It Yourself 3:20
  • 14 Decoration Day 5:47
  • 15 Loaded Gun in the Closet 5:13

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