The Oedipus Project
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell generally performs solo or with his band the 400 Unit.
A former member of the band Drive-By Truckers, his latest album, The Nashville Sound, contains the exquisite melancholy love song If We Were Vampires.
If We Were Vampires
There was a time when musicians were the voice of protest, speaking out against war, racism and inequality.
So rare these days.
Yet here is a southern alternative country band, Drive-By Truckers, with one of the most profound songs of the year.
Perhaps they can inspire other artists to speak up.
“What It Means”
