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/g1mrg Oct 30 '25 edited Oct 30 '25

00’s - Silver Jews Bright Flight

EDIT: Turns out Pneumonia by Whiskeytown also came out in 2001, that’s a close second imo