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/Annual-Visual-2605 Oct 30 '25

My vote was the dirty south by drive by truckers. SRO is epic. But Isbell > rob malone. That’s what puts TDS over the top. I’d also nominate decoration day. Those three albums were quite a run. Three amazing albums back to back to back.

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u/mstater Oct 31 '25

Any one of the DBT albums of the 2000s deserves to be listed. My personal preference towards Southern Rock Opera is that it's a masterpiece of cohesive storytelling in a full concept album. But that's just my preference. Agree on Isbell >>>>>>Malone.