It's Great To Be Alive!
Drive-By Truckers · 2015
196 min · 35 tracks · alternative country
A vibrant live recording capturing the raw energy and storytelling of Southern rock with heartfelt authenticity.
Why this album works
This album stands out as a testament to Drive-By Truckers' enduring appeal, capturing a powerful live performance that resonates with fans. It received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its role in preserving the band's dynamic stage presence and storytelling abilities. The release solidified their position within the Americana and alternative country scenes, influencing both current and emerging artists.
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'It's Great To Be Alive!' is Drive-By Truckers' first live album, showcasing their established career after over a decade of influential studio releases. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation as stalwarts of alternative country and Southern rock, particularly following acclaimed albums like 'English Oceans' (2014). This live album captures not only their musical prowess but also the depth of their lyrical narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Old Crow Medicine Show· Big Thief· Dave Alvin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Lookout Mountain 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 Standout 4:31
- 7 The Living Bubba Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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