Description
Adam’s House Cat – Town Burned Down – Yellow Vinyl Record
Lost recordings unearthed! Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers formed Adam’s House Cat in the Muscles Shoals area of Alabama in 1985. Their songs and friendship became the foundation on which DBT was built. Their one and only “lost” album from 1990 was remixed by David Barbe, remastered by Greg Calbi and is now available for the first time with archival photos and extensive liner notes from Patterson Hood.
Town Burned Down by Adam’s House Cat is a significant piece of music that provides a glimpse into the early creative endeavors of the alt-country and rock band Drive-By Truckers. The album was recorded in 1990 but remained unreleased for several years until it saw the light of day in 2018.
Adam’s House Cat, consisting of Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, laid the groundwork for what would later become the Drive-By Truckers’ distinctive sound. Town Burned Down is characterized by its raw and unpolished quality, reflecting the earnestness of the band’s early years.
The album captures a snapshot of small-town life in the American South, addressing themes of struggle, resilience, and the impact of economic decline on communities. Songs like “Runaway Train” and “Lookout Mountain” offer a blend of twangy guitars and heartfelt lyrics, setting the stage for the storytelling prowess that would define Drive-By Truckers’ later work.
Adam’s House Cat may not have achieved widespread recognition during its initial incarnation, the release of “Town Burned Down” allowed fans to delve into the roots of Drive-By Truckers and appreciate the evolution of the band’s musical identity. The album serves as a testament to the enduring influence of regional experiences and storytelling in shaping the fabric of American rock and alternative country music.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Lookout Mountain
Town Burned Down
Runaway Train
Down On Me
6 O’Clock Train
Buttholeville
Child Abuse
Love Really Sucks
Kiss My Baby
Shot Rang Out
Long Time Ago
Cemeteries
