Episode 222: Drive-By Truckers - American Band
Discologist29 Sep 2016

Episode 222: Drive-By Truckers - American Band

The protest song is nothing new, but now in 2016 it may be the best defense we have against, well, 2016.

And speaking of protest songs...

Drive-By Truckers have always infused their songs with politics, but the scorching truths of their latest album, American Band, may be their strongest, most important statement yet. We're going in on the band's history, why this album is essential listening in 2016, and figuring out where we go from here.

Show Notes

American Band
Drive-By Truckers

Kevin: Buy It
Eduardo: Buy It

LINKS
Official Site
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Apple Music

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