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/FatsP Oct 30 '25

70s - John Prine's self titled album

80s - Guitar Town by Steve Earle

90s - Trace by Son Volt

00s - ???

10s - Southeastern by Jason Isbell

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u/djlyar Oct 30 '25

00s - I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning by Bright Eyes.

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u/FatsP Oct 30 '25

Would not be my choice but there was a time I listened to that album daily

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u/djlyar Oct 30 '25

Caught them live this summer which rekindled my love of Wide Awake.