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Ugly Buildings, Whores, and Politicians: Greatest Hits 1998–2009

Drive-By Truckers · 2011

75 min · 16 tracks · alternative country

A raw, reflective blend of Southern rock and alt-country storytelling that captures the essence of American life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
  • narrative storytelling for road trips
  • raw emotion in every track
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • captivating tales of everyday life

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek highly polished production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, this compilation album showcases Drive-By Truckers' evolution from their 1998 debut 'Gangstabilly' through to their 2009 release 'The Big To-Do'. By this point, they had solidified their reputation as a leading force in alternative country, celebrated for their narrative depth and musical grit.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucero· The Hold Steady· Wilco

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Living Bubba 5:59
  • 2 Bulldozers and Dirt 4:32
  • 3 Ronnie and Neil 4:56
  • 4 Zip City 5:20
  • 5 Let There Be Rock 4:23
  • 6 Marry Me 5:44
  • 7 Sink Hole 3:29
  • 8 Carl Perkins’ Cadillac 5:28
  • 9 Outfit 4:08
  • 10 The Righteous Path 4:15
  • 11 Gravity’s Gone (remix) 3:38
  • 12 Never Gonna Change 5:27
  • 13 3 Dimes Down 3:21
  • 14 Lookout Mountain 5:04
  • 15 Uncle Frank (alternate version) 5:25
  • 16 A World of Hurt 4:50

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