A Blessing and a Curse

by Drive-By Truckers

A Blessing and a Curse cover art

Serving as the final record to feature guitarist and songwriter Jason Isbell, the band moves towards a slightly more polished, straightforward rock sound compared to their sprawling narrative concept albums. The three-guitar attack remains prominent, supporting deeply personal songwriting focused on addiction, relationship decay, and Southern fatalism. It is a transitional but highly celebrated entry in their extensive catalog.

Genres

  • Southern Rock

Tracklist

  1. Feb. 14
  2. Gravity's Gone
  3. Easy on Yourself
  4. Aftermath USA
  5. Goodbye
  6. Daylight
  7. Wednesday
  8. Little Bonnie
  9. Space City
  10. A Blessing and a Curse
  11. A World of Hurt