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Go-Go Boots

Drive-By Truckers · 2011

66 min · 14 tracks · alternative country

A gritty blend of Southern rock and country storytelling, steeped in personal and political nuances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • storytelling that invites reflection
  • for late-night drives
  • gritty narratives with personal depth
  • uplifting moments amidst somber themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, unfolding stories

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2011, Drive-By Truckers had established themselves as a defining voice in alternative country with their sixth studio album, 'Go-Go Boots'. This release followed the critically acclaimed 'The Big To-Do' and continued their tradition of narrative-driven songwriting while exploring darker themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucero· The Hold Steady· Wilco

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Do Believe 3:31
  • 2 Go-Go Boots 5:36
  • 3 Dancin' Ricky 3:26
  • 4 Cartoon Gold 3:13
  • 5 Ray's Automatic Weapon 4:25
  • 6 Everybody Needs Love 4:35
  • 7 Assholes 4:39
  • 8 The Weakest Man 3:19
  • 9 Used to Be a Cop 7:03
  • 10 The Fireplace Poker 8:14
  • 11 Where's Eddie 3:01
  • 12 The Thanksgiving Filter 5:34
  • 13 Pulaski 4:24
  • 14 Mercy Buckets 5:24

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