The band who could single-handedly save the South is ready for their close-up. Their first album on Dave Matthews' ATO label is filed with songs of working-class struggle ("This Fucking Job"), deadbeat dads ("Daddy Learned to Fly") and drunks ("The Fourth Night of My Drinking"). It's hard stuff lyrically, but the Truckers make the medicine go down easy with a crunchy three-guitar attack that will make your ears ring and your heart sing.

WATCH The Drive-By Truckers play and discuss the story behind the single "Birthday Boy."

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