The debut album from accomplished guitarist and songwriter Jason Isbell, formerly of Drive By Truckers (DBT), is reissued with 4 unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions. The addition of those 4 extra songs finds Sirens Of The Ditch clocking in at 15 total tracks.
Sirens Of The Ditch's mystical quality can be partially attributed to the FAME recording studio (Aretha Franklin, Duane Allman, Otis Redding) in Isbell’s hometown of Muscle Shoals, AL where the album was recorded. Co-produced by Isbell and Patterson Hood (DBT), Sirens Of The Ditch features Isbell singing lead vocals and playing guitar throughout, joined by Shonna Tucker (Formerly of DBT) on Bass and Brad Morgan (DBT) on drums. Several musicians pop in for cameos including Spooner Oldham and David Hood (Patterson's father) on "Down In A Hole", John Neff (Formerly of DBT) on "Dress Blues" and Patterson himself guests on "Shotgun Wedding".
"a strong debut, full of the kind of confident, charismatic songwriting that just can't be taught." - Pitckfork
“Isbell could be roots rock’s Flannery O’Connor.” - Spin
This record is being pressed on "Dress Blues" blue swirl vinyl.
A1. Brand New Kind Of Actress
A2. Down In A Hole
A3. Try
A4. Chicago Promenade
B1. Dress Blues
B2. Grown
B3. Hurricanes And Hand Grenades
B4. In A Razor Town
C1. Shotgun Wedding
C2. The Magician
C3. The Devil Is My Running Mate
D1. Whisper
D2. Crystal Clear
D3. The Assassin
D4. Racetrack Romeo
- 1. Brand New Kind Of Actress
- 2. Down In A Hole
- 3. Try
- 4. Chicago Promenade
- 5. Dress Blues
- 6. Grown
- 7. Hurricanes And Hand Grenades
- 8. In A Razor Town
- 9. Shotgun Wedding
- 10. The Magician
- 11. The Devil Is My Running Mate
