Alt-Country Essentials
Alt-Country Essentials

Alt-Country Essentials

Sneering, high-octane twang embraced by folk traditionalism.

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November 21, 2024
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
North Star Deserter
1
You Are Never AloneVic ChesnuttNorth Star Deserter
Vic Chesnutt
North Star Deserter
AlternativeMusicRockAdult AlternativeSinger/SongwriterSinger/Songwriter
2007-08-27
5:45
The Trinity Session
2
Sweet JaneCowboy JunkiesThe Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
The Trinity Session
RockMusicCountryAlternative CountryAdult AlternativeAlternativeCollege Rock
1988-11-01
3:34
Ask Me Tomorrow
3
Love Songs on the RadioMojave 3Ask Me Tomorrow
Mojave 3
Ask Me Tomorrow
АльтернативаМузыка
1995-08-29
5:48
Wolves
4
Losing Side of Twenty-FiveAmerican AquariumWolves
American Aquarium
Wolves
RockMusic
2015-02-03
3:34
Dog Days
5
Blue CanoeBlue MountainDog Days
Blue Mountain
Dog Days
RockMusicCountryAlternative Country
1995-07-23
4:39
Dog Days
6
WinkBlue MountainDog Days
Blue Mountain
Dog Days
RockMusicCountryAlternative Country
1995-07-23
3:17
Mendocino (Re-Recordings)
7
Mendocino (Re-Recording)Sir Douglas QuintetMendocino (Re-Recordings)
Sir Douglas Quintet
Mendocino (Re-Recordings)
RockMusicTex-MexSouthern RockRock & Roll
2000-01-01
3:9
Lubbock (On Everything)
8
Amarillo Highway (For Dave Hickey)Terry AllenLubbock (On Everything)
Terry Allen
Lubbock (On Everything)
CountryMusicRock
1979-01-01
4:0
Invisible Hour (Bonus Track Version)
9
Lead Me OnJoe HenryInvisible Hour (Bonus Track Version)
Joe Henry
Invisible Hour (Bonus Track Version)
FolkMusicAlternative
2014-06-03
4:30
Southeastern
10
Cover Me UpJason IsbellSoutheastern
Jason Isbell
Southeastern
Singer/SongwriterMusicRockRoots RockSouthern RockCountryAlternative Country
2013-06-11
4:53
Something More Than Free
11
24 FramesJason IsbellSomething More Than Free
Jason Isbell
Something More Than Free
Singer/SongwriterMusicRockSouthern RockRoots RockCountryAlternative Country
2015-05-04
3:13
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
12
Turtles All the Way DownSturgill SimpsonMetamodern Sounds in Country Music
Sturgill Simpson
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
CountryMusicUrban CowboyContemporary CountryRockAmericanaOutlaw CountryAlternative Country
2014-04-06
3:8
Lifers
13
Must Be the WhiskeyCody JinksLifers
Cody Jinks
Lifers
CountryMusic
2018-06-15
3:25
The Curse of the Mekons
14
The CurseMekonsThe Curse of the Mekons
Mekons
The Curse of the Mekons
AlternativeMusic
1991-01-01
3:43
Childish Things
15
We Can't Make It HereJames McMurtryChildish Things
James McMurtry
Childish Things
CountryMusicAmericanaRockRoots RockSinger/Songwriter
2005-09-06
7:3
Now Again
16
Wavin' My Heart GoodbyeThe FlatlandersNow Again
The Flatlanders
Now Again
CountryMusicAmericanaRockHonky TonkUrban CowboyContemporary Country
2002-05-21
2:38
Your Love and Other Lies
17
My Love Will Follow YouBuddy MillerYour Love and Other Lies
Buddy Miller
Your Love and Other Lies
CountryMusicAmericanaRockSouthern RockUrban CowboyContemporary Country
1995-01-01
3:24
Broken Things
18
All My TearsJulie MillerBroken Things
Julie Miller
Broken Things
CountryMusicRockAdult Alternative
1999-08-17
3:33
Nashville Obsolete
19
The WeekendDave Rawlings MachineNashville Obsolete
Dave Rawlings Machine
Nashville Obsolete
Singer/SongwriterMusic
2015-09-18
5:29
Milk & Scissors
20
Drunk By NoonThe Handsome FamilyMilk & Scissors
The Handsome Family
Milk & Scissors
AlternativeMusicRockAdult AlternativeIndie RockCountryAlternative CountrySinger/SongwriterFolk-Rock
1996-05-10
2:51
Days In the Wake
21
You Will Miss Me When I BurnPalace BrothersDays In the Wake
Palace Brothers
Days In the Wake
Singer/SongwriterMusicRockAlternativeCountryAlternative CountryIndie RockSinger/Songwriter
1994-08-29
3:18
Lost Blues and Other Songs
22
Ohio River Boat SongPalace MusicLost Blues and Other Songs
Palace Music
Lost Blues and Other Songs
Авторы-исполнителиМузыкаКантриАльтернативное кантриАльтернативная музыкаКолледж-рокИнди-рок
1993-02-12
4:26
Corn River
23
Pounding PipesBlood OrangesCorn River
Blood Oranges
Corn River
RockMusicCountryAlternative Country
1990-01-01
2:47
Corn River
24
Heart of MudBlood OrangesCorn River
Blood Oranges
Corn River
RockMusicCountryAlternative Country
1990-01-01
2:48
Cowboy In Flames
25
Fast Train DownThe Waco BrothersCowboy In Flames
The Waco Brothers
Cowboy In Flames
AlternativeMusicRock
1997-01-01
4:45
Straight Outta Boone County
26
I'm Lonesome Without YouHazeldineStraight Outta Boone County
Hazeldine
Straight Outta Boone County
CountryMusicAlternative
1997-02-01
4:26
South Mouth
27
F**k This TownRobbie FulksSouth Mouth
Robbie Fulks
South Mouth
CountryMusicAlternative
1997-10-07
2:23
Bourbonitis Blues
28
I Was DrunkAlejandro EscovedoBourbonitis Blues
Alejandro Escovedo
Bourbonitis Blues
AlternativeMusicRock
1999-04-20
4:53
In the Mud
29
DevilSplit Lip RayfieldIn the Mud
Split Lip Rayfield
In the Mud
CountryMusicAlternative
1999-08-10
3:5
Beneath the Country Underdog
30
Papa Was a RodeoKelly Hogan & The Pine Valley CosmonautsBeneath the Country Underdog
Kelly Hogan & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts
Beneath the Country Underdog
VocalMusicAlternative
2000-04-04
4:29
Making Singles Drinking Doubles
31
The Harder They ComeWaco BrothersMaking Singles Drinking Doubles
Waco Brothers
Making Singles Drinking Doubles
AlternativeMusicRock
2002-11-12
3:48
Furnace Room Lullaby
32
Set Out RunningNeko CaseFurnace Room Lullaby
Neko Case
Furnace Room Lullaby
AlternativeMusicCountryRockSouthern RockSinger/SongwriterContemporary Singer/SongwriterAdult AlternativeIndie RockAmericanaAlternative Country
2000-02-02
3:0
South Broadway Athletic Club
33
Monday (Everytime I Turn Around)The Bottle RocketsSouth Broadway Athletic Club
The Bottle Rockets
South Broadway Athletic Club
Alternative CountryMusicCountryAmericana
2015-10-02
3:44
Carried to Dust
34
Two Silver TreesCalexicoCarried to Dust
Calexico
Carried to Dust
АльтернативаМузыка
2008-07-22
3:49
Tennessee
35
Nights Like TheseLuceroTennessee
Lucero
Tennessee
PopMusicRock
2002-09-24
3:55
Living with Ghosts
36
Let Him FlyPatty GriffinLiving with Ghosts
Patty Griffin
Living with Ghosts
Singer/SongwriterMusicContemporary FolkRockSinger/SongwriterContemporary Singer/Songwriter
1996-01-01
3:11
Children Running Through
37
TrapezePatty GriffinChildren Running Through
Patty Griffin
Children Running Through
Авторы-исполнителиМузыкаРокАвторы-исполнителиСовременный певец/автор текстаСовременная народная музыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхКантриАльтернативное кантри
2007-02-06
4:23
The Firewatcher’s Daughter
38
I Belong to YouBrandi CarlileThe Firewatcher’s Daughter
Brandi Carlile
The Firewatcher’s Daughter
Авторы-исполнителиМузыка
2015-03-02
4:30
Fervor / Lost & Found
39
Absolutely Sweet MarieJason & The ScorchersFervor / Lost & Found
Jason & The Scorchers
Fervor / Lost & Found
RockMusicAlternativeCollege RockArena RockCountryAmericanaRock & RollSouthern RockRoots Rock
1985-01-01
3:13
Safe at Home
40
Blue EyesThe International Submarine BandSafe at Home
The International Submarine Band
Safe at Home
РокМузыка
1968-01-01
2:50
No Depression: What It Sounds Like, Vol. 2
41
The Battle (feat. Ryan Adams)Caitlin CaryNo Depression: What It Sounds Like, Vol. 2
Caitlin Cary
No Depression: What It Sounds Like, Vol. 2
CountryMusicRock
2004-12-28
2:59
See How We Are
42
4th of JulyXSee How We Are
X
See How We Are
РокМузыкаАльтернативаКолледж-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рок
1987-01-01
4:7
Indie Folk
43
QuestionOld 97'sIndie Folk
Old 97's
Indie Folk
PopMusic
2001-03-20
2:15
Too Far to Care (Expanded)
44
TimebombOld 97'sToo Far to Care (Expanded)
Old 97's
Too Far to Care (Expanded)
RockMusicCountryAmericanaAlternative Country
1997-06-17
3:8
Still Standing
45
Route 66Jason And The ScorchersStill Standing
Jason And The Scorchers
Still Standing
Roots RockMusicRockCountryAmericanaSouthern RockAlternativeCollege RockRock & RollArena Rock
1986-01-01
3:17
Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
46
Hold On, Hold OnNeko CaseFox Confessor Brings the Flood
Neko Case
Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
AlternativeMusicCountryAmericanaRockAdult AlternativeAlternative CountryIndie Rock
2006-03-06
2:46
The Thread That Keeps Us (Deluxe Edition)
47
End of the World With YouCalexicoThe Thread That Keeps Us (Deluxe Edition)
Calexico
The Thread That Keeps Us (Deluxe Edition)
AlternativeMusic
2017-10-12
3:8
Cuba
48
Tennessee FireThe SilosCuba
The Silos
Cuba
RockMusicPsychedelicAlternativeAdult AlternativeRoots RockSinger/SongwriterFolk-Rock
1987-01-01
5:36
Cuba
49
It's AlrightThe SilosCuba
The Silos
Cuba
RockMusicPsychedelicAlternativeAdult AlternativeRoots RockSinger/SongwriterFolk-Rock
1987-01-01
2:32
Pontiac
50
If I Had a BoatLyle LovettPontiac
Lyle Lovett
Pontiac
КантриМузыкаРокАльтернативное кантриАвторы-исполнителиСовременная кантри-музыка
1987-01-01
3:10
Essential Steve Earle
51
Guitar TownSteve EarleEssential Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Essential Steve Earle
CountryMusicRockSinger/SongwriterSouthern RockAmericanaArena RockRoots RockAlternative Country
1986-03-05
2:35
War Elephant
52
AshamedDeer TickWar Elephant
Deer Tick
War Elephant
AlternativeMusicIndie RockCollege RockRockAdult Alternative
2007-09-04
2:12
World Without Tears
53
Fruits of My LaborLucinda WilliamsWorld Without Tears
Lucinda Williams
World Without Tears
RockMusicCountryAmericanaAlternative CountryPopPsychedelicSinger/SongwriterFolk-RockAdult AlternativeSinger/SongwriterRoots Rock
2003-04-07
4:48
Mercy Now (Bonus Track)
54
Mercy NowMary GauthierMercy Now (Bonus Track)
Mary Gauthier
Mercy Now (Bonus Track)
CountryMusicRockSinger/SongwriterAlternative CountrySinger/SongwriterContemporary Singer/SongwriterAmericanaContemporary Folk
2005-02-14
5:50
Car Wheels On a Gravel Road (Deluxe Edition)
55
Car Wheels On a Gravel RoadLucinda WilliamsCar Wheels On a Gravel Road (Deluxe Edition)
Lucinda Williams
Car Wheels On a Gravel Road (Deluxe Edition)
RockMusic
1998-06-30
4:44
Nixon (Reissue)
56
Up With PeopleLambchopNixon (Reissue)
Lambchop
Nixon (Reissue)
AlternativeMusicCountryAlternative CountryPopIndie RockRockAdult Alternative
2000-02-08
5:59
Bloomed (Remastered)
57
Blue and WonderRichard BucknerBloomed (Remastered)
Richard Buckner
Bloomed (Remastered)
AlternativeMusicCountryContemporary BluegrassRockAlternative CountryAdult AlternativeFolk
1994-01-01
3:47
Genuine Negro Jig
58
Cornbread and ButterbeansCarolina Chocolate DropsGenuine Negro Jig
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Genuine Negro Jig
PopMusicBluesAcoustic BluesCountrySinger/SongwriterFolk-RockContemporary CountryUrban CowboyCountry Blues
2010-01-08
3:9
Wrecking Ball (Deluxe Version)
59
Wrecking BallEmmylou HarrisWrecking Ball (Deluxe Version)
Emmylou Harris
Wrecking Ball (Deluxe Version)
Singer/SongwriterMusicCountryAlternative CountryRockAdult AlternativeContemporary CountryHonky Tonk
1995-09-26
4:49
A.M.
60
I Must Be HighWilcoA.M.
Wilco
A.M.
RockMusic
1995-03-28
2:59
Being There
61
Far, Far AwayWilcoBeing There
Wilco
Being There
RockMusic
1996-10-29
3:20
Strangers Almanac
62
16 DaysWhiskeytownStrangers Almanac
Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
RockMusicCountryAmericanaAlternative CountryRoots Rock
1997-07-29
3:54
Strangers Almanac (Deluxe Edition)
63
Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart TonightWhiskeytownStrangers Almanac (Deluxe Edition)
Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac (Deluxe Edition)
RockMusic
1997-07-29
3:15
Faithless Street
64
Faithless StreetWhiskeytownFaithless Street
Whiskeytown
Faithless Street
RockMusicCountryAlternative CountryAmericana
1995-01-01
3:55
Faithless Street
65
If He Can't Have YouWhiskeytownFaithless Street
Whiskeytown
Faithless Street
РокМузыкаКантриАльтернативное кантриАмерикана
1995-01-01
3:51
The 70's Studio Album Collection
66
Bluebird WineEmmylou HarrisThe 70's Studio Album Collection
Emmylou Harris
The 70's Studio Album Collection
PopMusic
2014-11-04
3:19
Anodyne
67
The Long CutUncle TupeloAnodyne
Uncle Tupelo
Anodyne
CountryMusicRockAdult AlternativeAlternative Country
1993-10-05
3:20
Mirador
68
A Place Where I KnowTarnationMirador
Tarnation
Mirador
АльтернативаМузыкаКантриАльтернативное кантри
1997-04-08
3:42
Indie Folk
69
WindfallSon VoltIndie Folk
Son Volt
Indie Folk
RockMusic
1995-09-19
2:59
Trace (Remastered)
70
Drown (2015 Remastered)Son VoltTrace (Remastered)
Son Volt
Trace (Remastered)
AlternativeMusic
1995-09-19
3:19
Old No. 1
71
L.A. FreewayGuy ClarkOld No. 1
Guy Clark
Old No. 1
CountryMusicRockHonky TonkContemporary BluegrassOutlaw CountryAlternative Country
1975-01-01
4:56
Weird Tales
72
Until You Came AlongGolden SmogWeird Tales
Golden Smog
Weird Tales
RockMusicCountryPsychedelicAlternative CountryAmerican Trad Rock
1998-10-13
4:59
Bluegrass On the Road
73
The Road Goes on ForeverRobert Earl KeenBluegrass On the Road
Robert Earl Keen
Bluegrass On the Road
КантриМузыка
1989-01-01
5:3
No Depression (Legacy Edition)
74
No DepressionUncle TupeloNo Depression (Legacy Edition)
Uncle Tupelo
No Depression (Legacy Edition)
AlternativeMusicCountryAlternative CountryRockRoots RockAdult Alternative
1990-01-01
2:20
March 16-20, 1992
75
MoonshinerUncle TupeloMarch 16-20, 1992
Uncle Tupelo
March 16-20, 1992
RockMusicSinger/SongwriterAlternativeCountryAlternative CountryAdult Alternative
1990-01-01
4:23
I and Love and You
76
I and Love and YouThe Avett BrothersI and Love and You
The Avett Brothers
I and Love and You
RockMusicCountryHonky TonkSinger/SongwriterContemporary FolkAlternative CountryAlternative Folk
2009-07-07
5:0
There Is a Season
77
You Ain't Goin' NowhereThe ByrdsThere Is a Season
The Byrds
There Is a Season
PopMusicSinger/SongwriterFolk-RockSoft RockRockSouthern RockPop/RockPsychedelic
1968-08-30
2:33
Music From the North Country: Anthology
78
Waiting For the SunThe JayhawksMusic From the North Country: Anthology
The Jayhawks
Music From the North Country: Anthology
RockMusicAdult AlternativeCountryAlternative CountryAmericana
1992-09-15
4:20
Tomorrow the Green Grass (Legacy Edition)
79
BlueThe JayhawksTomorrow the Green Grass (Legacy Edition)
The Jayhawks
Tomorrow the Green Grass (Legacy Edition)
RockMusic
1995-02-14
3:9
Less Wise
80
Hippies and CowboysCody JinksLess Wise
Cody Jinks
Less Wise
CountryMusic
2010-06-28
5:0
Old Paint
81
Waitress SongFreakwaterOld Paint
Freakwater
Old Paint
RockMusic
1995-10-10
2:16
Diamonds & Gasoline
82
Whole Damn TownTurnpike TroubadoursDiamonds & Gasoline
Turnpike Troubadours
Diamonds & Gasoline
CountryMusicAmericanaAlternative Country
2010-08-21
3:23
The Turnpike Troubadours
83
Down HereTurnpike TroubadoursThe Turnpike Troubadours
Turnpike Troubadours
The Turnpike Troubadours
CountryMusicRockAlternative CountryAmericana
2015-09-18
3:9
A Long Way from Your Heart
84
The HousefireTurnpike TroubadoursA Long Way from Your Heart
Turnpike Troubadours
A Long Way from Your Heart
CountryMusicAlternative CountryRockAmericana
2017-10-20
3:39
1372 Overton Park
85
Hey Darlin' Do You Gamble?Lucero1372 Overton Park
Lucero
1372 Overton Park
AlternativeMusicIndie RockCountryAlternative Country
2009-10-06
4:47
Pulp Fiction (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
86
If Love Is a Red Dress (Hang Me In Rags)Maria McKeePulp Fiction (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Maria McKee
Pulp Fiction (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
SoundtrackMusic
1994-09-27
4:56
Put the O Back In Country
87
4th of July / He Stopped Loving Her Today (feat. George Jones) [Medley]Shooter JenningsPut the O Back In Country
Shooter Jennings
Put the O Back In Country
CountryMusic
2004-09-06
4:25
Singer/Songwriter Nuggets
88
Hard-Core TroubadourSteve EarleSinger/Songwriter Nuggets
Steve Earle
Singer/Songwriter Nuggets
CountryMusic
1996-03-05
2:41
New Seasons
89
Sunset to DawnThe SadiesNew Seasons
The Sadies
New Seasons
AlternativeMusicRockSouthern RockPopCountryAlternative CountryPsychedelic
2007-09-18
2:52
Internal Sounds
90
The First 5 MinutesThe SadiesInternal Sounds
The Sadies
Internal Sounds
АльтернативаМузыкаРокКантриПсиходелическаяАльтернативное кантри
2013-09-17
5:10
The Crossing
91
Outlaw for YouAlejandro EscovedoThe Crossing
Alejandro Escovedo
The Crossing
AmericanaMusicCountryAlternative
2018-09-14
3:26
Duct Tape Messiah
92
If I Could Only FlyBlaze FoleyDuct Tape Messiah
Blaze Foley
Duct Tape Messiah
КантриМузыкаАвторы-исполнителиСовременная народная музыкаАльтернативное кантриСовременный блюграссРокАвторы-исполнители
2011-04-19
4:2