Son Volt

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St Louis, United States (1994 – present)

Son Volt is an alternative country group which formed in 1994 in St. Louis, Missouri. The band currently consists of Jay Farrar (vocals, guitar), Chris Masterson (guitar), Andrew Duplantis (bass, vocals), Mark Spencer (keyboards) and Dave Bryson (drums). Farrar is the only original member remaining in the band.

Son Volt formed after the breakup of the band Uncle Tupelo, owing to the simmering creative differences between songwriters Farrar and Jeff Tweedy. The group’s members lived in Minneapolis, St Louis, and New Orleans at the time. Son Volt is often considered the closest continuance of Uncle Tupelo’s alt-country/americana sound and musical legacy. Jeff Tweedy would steer his post-Uncle Tupelo group Wilco towards more adventurous sonic territory - and greater critical and commercial success - in a move that has sharply divided fans.

Farrar has released albums under his own name and the Son Volt nameplate, though there is little continuity in supporting band members. After a strong initial showing with 1995’s Trace, the original Son Volt lineup released two more records before going on permanent hiatus in 1999. After the original members were unable to reach an agreement on the terms of a reunion, Farrar put together a new version of Son Volt in 2004. The revived Son Volt has regained its creative footing with 2005’s confident Okemah and the Melody of Riot. Son Volt went on to release “The Search” in the Spring of 2007.

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RandyB1961 wrote:
last month

I think Son Volt fans will enjoy my new group, Americana Artist Of The Week; join now and show your support! http://www.last.fm/group/Americana+Artist+Of+The+Week

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msytkn wrote:
last month

1st〜3rdは順列つけられない。

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thatJEFFguy wrote:
last month

all three are pretty great, thanks Jay and Jeff for the many years and many great,great songs :)

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70skev wrote:
November 2009

wilco rocks and jayhawks and def Son Volt

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mikedressel wrote:
November 2009

uncle tupelo was the BEST

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badname1986 wrote:
October 2009

I love when people argue WILCO IS BETTER NUH UH SON VOLT IS BETTER. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. That said, I much prefer Wilco, but I do like Son Volt as well.

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uiaccsk wrote:
October 2009

Jay Farrar and Ben Gibbard collaborated on an album inspired by Jack Kerouac's book Big Sur. It is fantastic, and you should read about it at www.FidelityCastro.com

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whateveralesme wrote:
October 2009

Jay Farrar wrote the entire Trace album in 2 weeks at Big Bend National Park

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travelin_man wrote:
September 2009

wilco is more difficult. son volt is through alternative country. there is no comparison. "american central dust" is incredible.

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bartdrost wrote:
September 2009

not on both bands lastest records

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Yergman wrote:
August 2009

but wilco is better

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FLOODLOVER wrote:
August 2009

my band, Hundred Year FLood opened for Son Volt on my birthday...hey, check us out, we are new to last.fm and need some love! Hundred Year Flood loves Son Volt!

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robertfjr wrote:
July 2009

I don't but They do remind of REM's album Fables of Reconstruction a lot. But I am diggin the new album though.

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Jean_Jiacomo wrote:
July 2009

The song "Dynamite" is nice.

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mikebelto wrote:
July 2009

Hey! I’ve been listening to a lot of Cory Chisel this week, his new single “Born Again” rocks! To learn more about Cory Chisel and to download the single, head to www.corychisel.com!!!

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drewblue wrote:
July 2009

But it ain't ON here, Randy ☺

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RandyB1961 wrote:
July 2009

American Central Dust is incredible! I think it is easily Son Volt's best album since Trace.

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echeagaray wrote:
July 2009

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ !!!

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nicolestagg wrote:
July 2009

I've been getting into country a lot more, and you guys are the perfect transition. Does that make sense? Thanks for the great tunes.

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Treely wrote:
July 2009

Wait, JoFresh said he had Rainy Day Music and Rhett Miller "those two on constant rotation" on The Jayhawks page. I'm pretty sure no one cares about the new Pete Yorn or the new Rhett Miller by now. Honestly, if you are going to spam at least put a little thought into it.

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