Pizza Deliverance cover

Pizza Deliverance

Drive-By Truckers · 1999

66 min · 14 tracks · alternative country

A raw blend of Southern rock and storytelling that captures the complexities of American life.

Why this album works

The album gained attention for its bold lyrical content and irreverent themes, tackling issues such as politics and personal struggles. It also helped solidify Drive-By Truckers' reputation in the alternative country scene, becoming a cult favorite that influenced many contemporary artists within the genre.
Best for
steady pacing for reflective moments narrative arcs with character depth raw storytelling for emotional connection
Context
Released in 1999, 'Pizza Deliverance' is the third studio album by Drive-By Truckers, following their 1998 album 'Gangstabilly'. This record marked a crucial point in their evolution as they began to refine their sound and narrative style, setting the stage for their later breakthrough with 'Southern Rock Opera'.
Stylistic neighbors
Old Crow Medicine Show· Big Thief· Dave Alvin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bulldozers and Dirt 4:29
  • 2 Nine Bullets Standout 4:05
  • 3 Uncle Frank 5:29
  • 4 Too Much Sex (Too Little Jesus) Standout 3:16
  • 5 Box of Spiders 3:30
  • 6 One of These Days 5:15
  • 7 Margo and Harold 4:51
  • 8 The Company I Keep 7:02
  • 9 The President's Penis Is Missing Standout 4:12
  • 10 Tales Facing Up 5:03
  • 11 Love Like This 5:23
  • 12 Mrs. Dubose 5:40
  • 13 Zoloft 3:17
  • 14 The Night G.G. Allin Came to Town 4:50

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