Drive-By Truckers' seventh studio album Brighter Than Creation's Dark stands as a southern gothic rock masterpiece that showcases the band's storytelling prowess at its peak. Originally released in 2008, this 19-song epic finds founding members Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley solidifying their creative partnership following the departure of third songwriter Jason Isbell, resulting in some of their most focused and powerful songwriting.
This crystal amber vinyl edition captures the full scope of the band's 75+ minute opus, featuring contributions from legendary Muscle Shoals keyboardist Spooner Oldham and vocalist Shonna Tucker. The album weaves together tales of domestic tension, social commentary, and personal reflection across its expansive runtime, cementing its reputation as one of Drive-By Truckers' most ambitious and rewarding releases for both longtime fans and newcomers to their catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: New West Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/28/2025
- Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records!
TRACKS
A1. Two Daughters And A Beautiful Wife
A2. 3 Dimes Down
A3. The Righteous Path
A4. I'm Sorry Huston
A5. Perfect Timing
B1. Daddy Needs A Drink
B2. Self Destructive Zones
B3. Bob
B4. Home Field Advantage
B5. The Opening Act
C1. Lisa's Birthday
C2. That Man I Shot
C3. The Purgatory Line
C4. The Home Front
C5. Checkout Time In Vegas
D1. You And Your Crystal Meth
D2. Goode's Field Road
D3. A Ghost To Most
D4. The Monument Valley
🌍 Joco Planet Impact
With every order, we're offsetting shipping emissions. That's like: