Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers
Lucero · 2008
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative country
Raw, heartfelt storytelling meets gritty guitar riffs in this poignant blend of rock and country.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, with notable reviews from publications like 'Rolling Stone' highlighting its authentic storytelling. It also helped Lucero gain traction in the alt-country genre, influencing a wave of bands blending rock with country elements during the late 2000s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling heartfelt lyrics for reflection gritty riffs for sing-alongs
- Context
- When 'Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers' was released in 2008, Lucero was solidifying their position within the alternative country scene following their 2006 album 'Nobody's Darlings.' This marked a period of increased visibility for the band, as they expanded their sound while retaining the emotional honesty that defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Old Crow Medicine Show· Dave Alvin· Emmylou Harris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Else Would You Have Me Be? 3:50
- 2 I Don't Wanna Be The One Standout 3:08
- 3 San Francisco Standout 4:01
- 4 I Can Get Us Out Of Here 4:14
- 5 Nineteen Seventy Nine 5:24
- 6 Cass 4:00
- 7 The Mountain 4:42
- 8 Sing Me No Hymns 4:22
- 9 The Weight Of Guilt Standout 3:12
- 10 She's Just That Kind Of Girl 3:07
- 11 On The Way Back Home 4:13
- 12 She Wakes When She Dreams 3:45
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