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.
