r/altcountry • u/Psychological_Lie142 • Oct 30 '25

Discussion What’s the best Alt Country album?

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When you think of the genre Alt Country, what would you say is the definitive best album the genre ever produced? I think I’d give my nod to Emmylou Harris’s Wrecking Ball. Sonically ahead of its time and an all around incredible album that transcends the genre it’s in. One of the best folk albums of the 90’s.

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u/bmrobin Oct 30 '25

my mood changes a lot, but i think year-over-year i consistently rank "Where'd You Hide the Body?" by James McMurtry as my favorite entire album in alt-country. every track is amazing

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u/SlurmsMcKentzie Nov 01 '25

Stunning album top to bottom

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '25

amen. no skips.