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The Dirty South - Drive-By Truckers
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87 out of 100

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: No, the Drive-By Truckers haven't gone all gangsta rap on us; the title is just one example of the southern rockers' playful side. Founders Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley remain, although their surrounding cast has changed a bit since the acclaimed 'Decoration Day.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. E! Online
    100
    Even though the production is slicker, The Dirty South is still packed with painful, well-illustrated southern gothic sagas.
  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    Class warfare meets gangsta-rock.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    60
    The Dirty South is relatively toothless in comparison to Decoration Day and the breakthrough Southern Rock Opera, rarely even building up that predictably satisfying head of steam.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. ChaunceyJ
    10
    The most diverse rock from the South or anywhere right now. Go see them live to truly understand thier significance. Every song is different and they will evoke your every emotion. Highlights Carl Perkins Caddilac Daddy's Cup Never gonna change Godamn lonely love… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. BeccaJ
    10
    Very solid album from start to finish.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. Dave
    10
    This is a great CD, certainly one of the best of 2004. There is not a bad song in this recording in my opinion. Some of the standouts include Danko/Manuel, Where The Devil Don't Stay, Lookout Mountain and Carl Perkins' Cadillac… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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