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The hosts revisit Drive-By Truckers' 'Southern Rock Opera' for its 25th anniversary, discussing its themes and relevance today with co-lead vocalist Patterson Hood.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Drive-By Truckers’ “Southern Rock Opera” for its 25th anniversary. They talk with co-lead vocalist and guitarist Patterson Hood about the album’s creation and distribution, as well as how the themes resonate in today’s political and social climate. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah   Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Drive-By Truckers, "The Three Great Alabama Icons," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Angels and Fuselage," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Guitar Man Upstairs," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Wallace," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001 Drive-By Truckers, "Days of Graduation," Southern Rock Opera, Soul…

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Hosts: Jim DeRogatis, Greg Kot

Guest: Patterson Hood

Topics covered

• Drive-By Truckers
• Southern Rock Opera
• album dissection
• political themes
• social climate
• music history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Southern Rock Opera, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Three Great Alabama Icons, Ronnie and Neil, Angels and Fuselage, Guitar Man Upstairs, Wallace, Days of Graduation, Let There Be Rock, Shut Up and Get on the Plane

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