The Bottle Rockets have long stood as one of the most essential acts in the alt-country movement, ranking alongside legends like Uncle Tupelo in shaping the genre's identity. Main songwriter Brian Henneman forged deep roots in that scene, having worked with Uncle Tupelo as a guitar tech and occasional contributor before founding the band. Their self-titled debut, recorded at the legendary John Keane Studios in Athens, Georgia in 1993, captures that raw, heartfelt energy that made them a cornerstone of American roots rock.
Bottle Rockets is making its vinyl debut as part of a celebrated reissue series put together in full cooperation with the band, marking 30 years since its original release. Featuring guest appearances from Uncle Tupelo's Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy, the album is a landmark recording that showcases Henneman's gift for gritty, working-class storytelling set against a backdrop of twangy, guitar-driven rock. This Black Friday Record Store Day exclusive is a fitting way to introduce — or reintroduce — this classic debut to a new generation of listeners.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Real Gone Music
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/24/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Early In The Morning
A2. Gas Girl
A3. Trailer Mama
A4. Wave That Flag
A5. Kerosene
A6. Every Kinda Everything
A7. Got What I Wanted
B8. Manhattan Countryside
B9. Rural Route
B10. Bud Nanney Theme
B11. The Very Last Time
B12. Hey Moon
B13. Lonely Cowboy
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