Drive-By Truckers - American Band 2016 Euro 1st Press VG+/VG+

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS - AMERICAN BAND

Experience a powerful, unflinching look at the state of the nation with Drive-By Truckers’ 2016 masterpiece, American Band. This record saw Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley trading in their historical Southern mythologies for a raw, urgent, and deeply personal reflection on contemporary American life. With its bold, monochromatic cover art and direct lyricism, the album is a high-octane blend of protest soul and gritty rock and roll. From the cinematic, heart-wrenching "What It Means" to the defiant, driving energy of "Ramon Casiano," American Band is a masterclass in songwriting that refuses to pull punches. It is an essential document of our time, capturing a veteran band at the peak of their relevance, delivering a sound that is as intellectually sharp as it is musically thunderous.

2016 European import/release by ATO Records and [pias], catalog # ATO0335LP, barcode #5414939943157.  Pressed in Germany on 160g black vinyl.  Originally also included a single-sided 7" vinyl in addition to the album; that 7" is not included with this.  The original fold-out insert and custom inner sleeves are included.

Sleeve grades VG+.  In great condition with no material issues, shrink-wrap still covers album, but the lower right front corner is dinged.  Original insert and custom inner sleeve are included.

Vinyl grades VG+.  Plays through with no issues or deficiencies.  There are the standard light surface marks/hairlines visible under direct light/magnification.  The bonus 7" disc that originally came with this version is missing.