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Jason Isbell Readying 2009 Release

November 25th 2008 in Americana, New Releases, News, alt.country

Former Drive By Trucker Jason Isbell is readying the self-titled release of his second solo album. The release was recorded at the renowned FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Ala. and will be the first to feature the 400 Unit, which has been Isbell’s band for over 200 shows in support of irens Of The Ditch.

The 400 Unit features Derry deBorja on keyboards, Jimbo Hart on bass and Browan Lollar on guitar. Isbell co-produced the album with Matt Pence, who also lends his dumming talents to the lineup.

The release has a Feb. 17, 2009 drop date, but tracks can be heard now on Isbell’s MySpace page.

Tracklist:

1. Seven-Mile Island
2. Sunstroke
3. Good
4. Cigarettes and Wine
5. However Long
6. Coda
7. The Blue
8. No Choice in the Matter
9. Soldiers Get Strange
10. Streetlights
11. The Last Song I Will Write

4 comments to...
“Jason Isbell Readying 2009 Release”

Kelly
wrote on November 25th, 2008

this is really cool. screwed the pooch and missed seeing him when he swung through dfw. hopefully he’ll be back out on the road soon!

Baron Lane
wrote on November 25th, 2008

Great show man, see ‘em if you can. I’m in Irving all week if you’re free for a libation.

Autopsy IV
wrote on November 26th, 2008

Can’t wait for this!
Just the titles “Cigarettes and Wine” and “The Last Song I Will Write” have me intrigued.

Kelly
wrote on December 1st, 2008

are you still in irving? there is a new “texas music” venue in irving (Cadillac Ranch), it might be worth having a brew at??

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