Jason Isbell - Sirens of the Ditch (CD)

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."" - SpinThis record is being pressed on ""Dress Blues"" blue swirl vinyl.

For Jason Isbell, former guitarist and songwriter of the Drive-By Truckers, his first solo album showcases diversity, skill and passion, the three essential ingredients to the legendary Muscle Shoals sound. It is an album built on his already beloved contributions to 3 Truckers albums. His 11 self-penned numbers take deeply personal lyrics that are expressed through the sounds of the South: rock, soul and blues. SIRENS OF THE DITCH sees Isbell taking the next step, standing on his own.

Deluxe expanded edition including four previously unreleased tracks from the same recording sessions. 2007 debut album from accomplished guitarist and songwriter Jason Isbell, formerly of Drive By Truckers. 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.