Brighter Than Creation's Dark
by Drive-By Truckers$19.95 Free Shipping
- Released
- 21/01/08
- Music Genre
- Blues
Description
After relentless touring and recording since 2001; and the unexpected departure of original member Jason Isbell in 2006, the Drive-By Truckers were supposed to take a breather and take stock, but instead regrouped (with long-time touring guitarist John Neff promoted to full-fledged member), and quickly delivered their best record. With 19 songs clocking in at 75 minutes, BRIGHTER THAN CREATION'S DARK is a modern roots-rock masterpiece. The band's three ace songwriters--guitarist Paterson Hood, guitarist Mike Cooley, and bassist Shonna Tucker--all contribute affecting takes on love, loss, addiction, violence, regret, and want in a gripping Southern gothic morality play.
Musically, the band is on fire with an expansive sonic palette that finds the wrenching roadhouse ballad "Lisa's Birthday" sequenced next to the distortion-blasted stomper "The Man I Shot." Legendary songwriter and session man--and sometime DBT touring partner--Spooner Oldham provides guest support throughout the record. As tightly written and performed as vintage Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, BRIGHTER THAN CREATION'S DARK belongs in the stereos of all fans of the lost art of American rock & roll.
Musically, the band is on fire with an expansive sonic palette that finds the wrenching roadhouse ballad "Lisa's Birthday" sequenced next to the distortion-blasted stomper "The Man I Shot." Legendary songwriter and session man--and sometime DBT touring partner--Spooner Oldham provides guest support throughout the record. As tightly written and performed as vintage Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, BRIGHTER THAN CREATION'S DARK belongs in the stereos of all fans of the lost art of American rock & roll.
Product Details
- Artist
- Drive-By Truckers
- Year of release
- 2008
- Label / Studio
- NEW WEST RECORDS
- Media Content Format
- Album
- WOW HD Sales Rank
- #11783
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Recording Environment
- Studio
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Run Time (minutes)
- 75
- Original year of release
- 2008
- CD 30days Sales Rank
- #8710
- Cast & Crew
- Drive-By Truckers (Music Performer)
- David Barbe (Producer)
Press Reviews
4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]hey let the songwriting speak for itself and it sings loud and clear. Rolling Stone (p.66)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife
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3 Dimes Down
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Righteous Path
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Im Sorry Huston
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Perfect Timing
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Daddy Needs a Drink
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Self Destructive Zones
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Bob
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Home Field Advantage
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Opening Act
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Lisas Birthday
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Man I Shot
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Purgatory Line
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Home Front
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Checkout Time in Vegas
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You and Your Crystal Meth
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Goodes Field Road
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Ghost to Most
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Monument Valley
