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Drive-By Truckers: English Ocean

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On March 4, 2014, “ATO Records” label released “English Oceans”, the tenth Drive-By Truckers album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by David Barbe. The album cover art was by Wes Freed, based on a photograph of Abby, Sylvie, and Grace Weissman.

Personnel:

  • Patterson Hood- lead and backing vocals, rhythm electric and acoustic guitars, Kay/Baxendale mandocello
  • Mike Cooley- lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm electric and acoustic guitars, banjo
  • Brad Morgan – drums, percussion
  • Matt Patton – bass, backing vocals
  • Jay Gonzalez – Hammond B-3, piano, Wurlitzer, lead and rhythm electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Shit Shots Count – Mike Cooley
  2. When He’s Gone – Patterson Hood
  3. Primer Coat – Mike Cooley
  4. Pauline Hawkins – Patterson Hood
  5. Made Up English Oceans – Mike Cooley
  6. The Part of Him – Patterson Hood
  7. Hearing Jimmy Loud – Mike Cooley
  8. Til He’s Dead or Rises – Patterson Hood
  9. Hanging On – Patterson Hood
  10. Natural Light – Mike Cooley
  11. When Walter Went Crazy – Patterson Hood
  12. First Air of Autumn – Mike Cooley
  13. Grand Canyon – Patterson Hood

Drive-By Truckers: A Blessing and a Curse

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On April 18, 2006, “New West” label released “A Blessing and a Curse”, the sixth Drive-By Truckers album. It was recorded in 2006, at “Fidelitorium” in Kernesville, North Caroline, “Chase Park Transduction” in Athens, Georgia,  and was produced by David Barbe.

Personnel:

  • Mike Cooley – vocals, guitar
  • Patterson Hood – vocals, guitar
  • Jason Isbell – vocals, guitar
  • Shonna Tucker– bass
  • Brad Morgan – drums
  • David Barbe – recording
  • John Agnello – mastering
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Lilla Hood – art direction
  • Wes Freed – painting, artwork
  • Danny Clinch – photography

Track listing:

  1. Feb 14 – Patterson Hood
  2. Gravity’s Gone – Mike Cooley
  3. Easy on Yourself – Jason Isbell
  4. Aftermath USA – Patterson Hood
  5. Goodbye – Patterson Hood
  6. Daylight – Patterson Hood
  7. Wednesday – Patterson Hood
  8. Little Bonnie – Patterson Hood
  9. Space City – Mike Cooley
  10. A Blessing and a Curse – Patterson Hood
  11. A World of Hurt – Paterson Hood