Some interesting Jason Isbell news, articles, and interviews...

Gonna combine a bunch of shite into one thread... And many on here know my love for isbell is pretty strong to say the least.

Glad to see he is really gaining big time attention these days. For those that seem to want to compare Southeastern and Something More than Free and talk about how they are different and one is better than the other, my first thought is those are probably the only albums you have heard by him. My second thought is you really need to listen to his other albums because that is one of the most amazing things about him to me is his diversity.

Anyway... on to the articles and interviews...

Isbell's success shows that country is splitting...

Great article on the debate of what is country

Isbell gets to play one of Bob Dylan's guitars...

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If you’re unfamiliar with Isbell, he is one of the best Americana artists in the business today, and often draws comparisons to Bob Dylan. His most recent album, Something More Than Free, dropped in July, and quickly reached No. 1 on the country, rock and folk charts. It’s nothing short of a masterpiece and definitely worth picking up.

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Just a neat video about him writing Something more than free

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Honestly, I don't think this latest album is Isbell's best album, I'd still have to say that is Southeastern.... but, I do think it is really great. However, for anyone just comparing this one and southeastern you are REALLY missing out on some of the great songs on Sirens of the Ditch, Jason Isbell & the 400 unit, and Here We Rest... along with the stuff he did with Drive By Truckers....

The guy has been writing great songs for nearly 15 years now, don't just listen to the albums that came after he had enough followers to make the media give him attention. This guy had the number one album in folk, indie, rock, and country, and you'd be lucky to hear his songs on the radio.... that's a pretty amazing cult following. It didn't happen overnight. He has had a big following for a long time because of past songs, not just the last two albums.