Recorded in Bamako, Mali, in September 2012 amid a period of intense political crisis, Troubles is a deeply atmospheric album from Dirtmusic — the collaborative project of Chris Eckman (The Walkabouts) and Hugo Race (Fatalists, Bad Seeds). The album's title speaks directly to the turbulent circumstances of its creation, and that charged environment permeates every track with a raw, haunting energy that blends rock, blues, folk, and world music influences into something truly distinctive.
Released on the Glitterbeat label in 2013, Troubles showcases Dirtmusic at their most adventurous, drawing on their American and Australian roots while weaving in the sounds and spirit of West Africa. The result is a genre-defying collection that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant, making it a compelling listen for fans of boundary-pushing, roots-driven music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Glitterbeat
- Genre: Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2013
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TRACKS
LP-A1. Chicken Scratch
LP-A2. Fitzcarraldo
LP-A3. The Big Bend
LP-A4. Wa Ya You
LP-B1. Up To Us
LP-B2. Troubles
LP-B3. La Paix
LP-C1. Take It On The Chin
LP-C2. Wa Nuza
LP-C3. Sleeping Beauty
LP-C4. God Is A Mystery
LP-D1. Blackout
CD-1. Chicken Scratch
CD-2. Fitzcarraldo
CD-3. The Big Bend
CD-4. Wa Ya You
CD-5. Up To Us
CD-6. Troubles
CD-7. La Paix
CD-8. Take It On The Chin
CD-9. Wa Nuza
CD-10. Sleeping Beauty
CD-11. God Is A Mystery
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