It's Great To Be Alive!
Drive-By Truckers · 2015
196 min · 35 tracks · alternative country
A vibrant live collection that captures the band’s raw energy and storytelling prowess through heartfelt, Southern-infused rock anthems.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lookout Mountain Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Where the Devil Don't Stay — This track exemplifies the band's signature narrative style, weaving personal tales with broader social themes while maintaining an infectious energy that resonates with audiences.
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The Living Bubba — A poignant tribute that balances humor and melancholy, this song encapsulates the essence of Southern life and the band's emotional depth, making it a standout in their repertoire.
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Women Without Whiskey — This track showcases the band's intricate songwriting and musical interplay, offering a reflective narrative that deepens the listener's connection to their Southern roots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- vibrant live energy and authenticity
- storytelling that resonates deeply
- for road trip playlists
- engaging narratives for attentive listeners
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the band's live energy, appealing to dedicated fans of their storytelling style.
- Themes
- Southern storytelling· live music energy· personal tributes
- Career context
- By the time 'It's Great To Be Alive!' was released in 2015, Drive-By Truckers had solidified their reputation as a cornerstone of alternative country. This album came after their acclaimed 2014 studio release, 'English Oceans', showcasing their ability to translate studio authenticity into a dynamic live experience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucero· The Hold Steady· Wilco
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Lookout Mountain Start here 4:51
- 2 Where the Devil Don't Stay 4:52
- 3 Sink Hole 5:22
- 4 Made Up English Oceans 5:16
- 5 The Righteous Path 5:15
- 6 Women Without Whiskey 4:31
- 7 The Living Bubba 6:24
- 8 Primer Coat 4:19
- 9 Mercy Buckets 5:26
- 10 Marry Me 5:46
- 11 Tornadoes 5:23
- 12 Sounds Better in the Song 5:10
Disc 2
- 1 Used to Be a Cop 6:58
- 2 Shit Shots Count 4:05
- 3 Runaway Train 5:35
- 4 A Ghost to Most 4:57
- 5 Goode's Field Road 7:32
- 6 Uncle Frank 5:12
- 7 Putting People on the Moon 7:17
- 8 First Air of Autumn 3:35
- 9 Box of Spiders 7:46
- 10 When the Pin Hits the Shell 3:56
- 11 A World of Hurt 7:42
Disc 3
- 1 Get Downtown 3:24
- 2 Ronnie and Neil 5:02
- 3 Gravity's Gone 3:34
- 4 Pauline Hawkins 6:26
- 5 Birthday Boy 3:32
- 6 Girls Who Smoke 4:30
- 7 Three Dimes Down 2:53
- 8 Hell No, I Ain't Happy 8:10
- 9 Shut Up and Get on the Plane 5:23
- 10 Angels and Fuselage 7:52
- 11 Zip City 5:15
- 12 Grand Canyon 13:07
What to play next
American Band
2016
Continues the energetic storytelling with a modern twist on Southern rock themes.
English Oceans
2014
Sets the stage with a mix of reflective and energetic tracks leading into live performance energy.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
1372 Overton Park
Lucero
Shares Southern storytelling and raw energy with anthemic rock arrangements.
I and Love and You
The Avett Brothers
Combines heartfelt narratives with a vibrant live feel and folk-infused melodies.
Something More Than Free
Jason Isbell
Focuses on personal tributes and Southern themes with a powerful lyrical depth.
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