The Big To-Do
Drive-By Truckers · 2010
53 min · 13 tracks · alternative country
A gritty blend of Southern rock and alt-country storytelling layered with sharp lyrical wit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with narrative peaks
- sharp lyrical wit throughout
- engaging storytelling for road trips
- reflective moments in gritty tones
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, 'The Big To-Do' is the Drive-By Truckers' ninth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed 'Brighter Than Creation's Dark'. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading voice in alternative country, building on their previous successes while exploring new themes and narratives in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucero· The Hold Steady· Wilco
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Daddy Learned to Fly 4:43
- 2 The Fourth Night of My Drinking 4:45
- 3 Birthday Boy 3:35
- 4 Drag the Lake Charlie 3:16
- 5 The Wig He Made Her Wear 5:47
- 6 You Got Another 5:17
- 7 This Fucking Job 4:58
- 8 Get Downtown 3:12
- 9 After the Scene Dies 4:06
- 10 (It's Gonna Be) I Told You So 2:03
- 11 Santa Fe 3:26
- 12 The Flying Wallendas 5:16
- 13 Eyes Like Glue 3:15
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