On January 22, 2008, “New West” label released “Brighter than Creation’s Dark”, the seventh Drive-By Truckers studio album. It was recorded in 2007, and was produced by David Barbe.

Personnel:

• Mike Cooley – vocals, guitar
• Patterson Hood – vocals, guitar
• John Neff – pedal steel, guitar
• Spooner Oldham – piano, organ, Wurlitzer
• Shonna Tucker – vocals, bass
• Brad Morgan – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Patterson Hood, except where noted,

1. Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife
2. 3 Dimes Down – Mike Cooley
3. The Righteous Path
4. I’m Sorry Huston – Shonna Tucker
5. Perfect Timing – Mike Cooley
6. Daddy Needs a Drink
7. Self Destructive Zones – Mike Cooley
8. Bob – Mike Cooley
9. Home Field Advantage – Shonna Tucker
10. The Opening Act
11. Lisa’s Birthday – Mike Cooley
12. That Man I Shot
13. The Purgatory Line – Shonna Tucker
14. The Home Front
15. Checkout Time in Vegas – Mike Cooley
16. You and Your Crystal Meth
17. Goode’s Field Road
18. A Ghost to Most – Mike Cooley