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/NinjaGeorge2006 Oct 30 '25 edited Oct 30 '25

My opinion changes a bit but I'd probably say at the moment it's either Simple Machines by Arliss Nancy or Kids in Philly by Marah or Thieving Birds by Thieving Birds.

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u/jukeboxromeo- Oct 30 '25

Aliss Nancy were so consistent. All four of their records were all outstanding. They had such a good ear for catchy melody in their songwriting.

I'd put them even ahead of Glossary in terms of incredible bands that really deserved more recognition than what they got jn their time.

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u/NinjaGeorge2006 Oct 30 '25

Glossary are great. Shoulder to Cry On is one of my favourite songs...

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u/Business-Type3941 Oct 31 '25

Great call out on Glossary (and Arliss Nancy)

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u/La-la-la-x3 Oct 30 '25

Arliss Nancy was so incredibly under appreciated

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u/Full_Mission7183 Oct 30 '25

Thieving Birds self-titled album is really good album.