Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers · 2001
93 min · 20 tracks · alternative country
A sprawling narrative tapestry woven from Southern rock, country, and punk influences that explores regional identity and history.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks storytelling that explores regional identity satisfying narrative arc throughout
- Context
- Released on September 25, 2001, 'Southern Rock Opera' was Drive-By Truckers' third studio album and marked a pivotal moment in their career. Following the release of 'Pizza Deliverance,' this album propelled them into the national spotlight, showcasing their storytelling prowess and rich musicality. It solidified their position as significant voices in alternative country and Southern rock.
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- alternative country
Southern Rock Opera is an album by Drive-By Truckers, released in 2001. A sprawling narrative tapestry woven from Southern rock, country, and punk influences that explores regional identity and history. 'Southern Rock Opera' is noted for its ambitious exploration of Southern culture and history, earning critical acclaim and establishing Drive-By Truckers as key figures in the alt-country movement. The album received widespread praise from publications like 'Rolling Stone' and has influenced a generation of artists regarding lyrical depth and regional narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Southern Rock Opera sound like?
A sprawling narrative tapestry woven from Southern rock, country, and punk influences that explores regional identity and history. Rooted in alternative country.
What makes Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers notable?
'Southern Rock Opera' is noted for its ambitious exploration of Southern culture and history, earning critical acclaim and establishing Drive-By Truckers as key figures in the alt-country movement. The album received widespread praise from publications like 'Rolling Stone' and has influenced a generation of artists regarding lyrical depth and regional narratives. Released on September 25, 2001, 'Southern Rock Opera' was Drive-By Truckers' third studio album and marked a pivotal moment in their career. Following the release of 'Pizza Deliverance,' this album propelled them into the national spotlight, showcasing their storytelling prowess and rich musicality. It solidified their position as significant voices in alternative country and Southern rock.
Who is Southern Rock Opera for?
Southern Rock Opera works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, storytelling that explores regional identity and satisfying narrative arc throughout.
How many songs are on Southern Rock Opera?
Southern Rock Opera has 20 tracks, running approximately 93 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Days of Graduation 2:36
- 2 Ronnie and Neil 4:53
- 3 72 (This Highway's Mean) 5:26
- 4 Dead, Drunk, and Naked 4:51
- 5 Guitar Man Upstairs 3:17
- 6 Birmingham Standout 5:03
- 7 The Southern Thing Standout 5:08
- 8 The Three Great Alabama Icons 6:51
- 9 Wallace 3:27
- 10 Zip City Standout 5:17
- 11 Moved 4:17
Disc 2
- 1 Let There Be Rock 4:19
- 2 Road Cases 2:42
- 3 Women Without Whiskey 4:19
- 4 Plastic Flowers on the Highway 5:04
- 5 Cassie's Brother 4:58
- 6 Life in the Factory 5:28
- 7 Shut Up and Get On the Plane 3:38
- 8 Greenville to Baton Rouge 4:11
- 9 Angels and Fuselage 8:00
Release Date
September 25, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
93 min 54 sec
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