Jason Isbell, 'Sirens of the Ditch' (New West)

New-school Southern gothic rock, by the grace of God.

Prior to leaving the group earlier this year, Jason Isbell was the best thing to happen to the Drive-By Truckers since Lynyrd Skynyrd. And on his solo debut, the author of incisive Truckers' tearjerkers "Outfit" and "Danko/Manuel" cranks out harmonized power pop ("Brand New Kind of Actress"), sticky Southern rock ("Try"), a powerful Iraq War lament ("Dress Blues"), and dark yet sprightly country ("The Magician"), all but one aided by his former bandmates. Given time, Isbell could be roots rock's Flannery O'Connor. 

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Jason Isbell - "Brand New Kind of Actress Song" QUICKTIME

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mika116

This album is amazing. If people havent heard it yet they should. Jason is so talented that people shouldnt miss the opportunity to listen to his music. He also is super intelligent. He did some awesome interviews that people should check out. He talks about all different issues.

http://www.uncensoredinterview.com/artists/158-Jason-Isbell