Filthy Dirty South
Rising Appalachia · 2012
69 min · 16 tracks
A soulful blend of folk, blues, and Appalachian sounds that evoke deep roots and rhythmic storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Filthy Dirty South — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of cultural pride and resilience, blending traditional instrumentation with modern sensibilities.
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Mississippi Song — This track highlights the band's ability to fuse storytelling with melody, weaving personal narratives into the fabric of Southern history.
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I’ll Fly Away — A reinterpretation of a classic hymn, this track showcases their vocal harmonies and connection to spiritual roots within Southern music.
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Occupy — With socially conscious lyrics, this song reflects the band's engagement with contemporary issues, bridging past struggles with present movements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic flow
- vibrant tapestry of southern heritage
- for reflective road trips
- cathartic moments of soulful release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking constant high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2012, Rising Appalachia was solidifying their identity as a prominent voice in the Americana scene, following their previous album 'Heal' from 2011. 'Filthy Dirty South' marked their first full-length release after gaining traction through grassroots touring and a growing fanbase, showcasing an evolution in their sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Oh Hellos· The Civil Wars· Trampled by Turtles
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Occupy
The verses shift from personal reflection to collective action, emphasizing community strength amidst adversity.
This transition underscores the album's commitment to activism, showing how individual stories can amplify broader social movements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mississippi Song 2:33
- 2 Filthy Dirty South 5:46
- 3 Remember What You Told Me 5:01
- 4 Pretty Lil’ Foot/Trouble in Mind 3:29
- 5 Closer to the Edge 3:17
- 6 The Long Haul 3:59
- 7 I’ll Fly Away 5:00
- 8 Just a Closer Walk with Thee 4:09
- 9 Your Sweet Lovin’ 4:27
- 10 Cumberland Gap 4:20
- 11 Take Me Downtown 5:13
- 12 Zavedi Me Lalino 2:50
- 13 Calling Me Home/Ye Ye Bongye 5:37
- 14 Occupy 4:34
- 15 Cluck Ol’ Hen 7:50
- 16 Untitled 1:29
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