Jason Isbell - Different Days Lyrics

His ability to write the sad, life beat you down lyrics puts him up there with Towns Van Zandt. Awsome!

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I used to believe that only Tom Petty was capable of saying so much in so few words. Finding Jason's songs let me know I was wrong.

Scott Russell oh, buddy. Check out John Moreland’s “3:45AM” and all his music, Gregory Alan Iskov, and Benjamin Tod. If I didn’t think you already knew about Sturgil and Childers I’d mention them as well. Oh, wait, I did! In case ya didn’t. lol

Man, not my normal type of music but this is so relaxing. Thanks man for the Pill of music.

This guy is a monster. Wow he’s amazing

It's hard to find words to describe how good this album is. I still remember the day I discovered Jason and listened to this album for the first time. I was stunned and it still rings just as true now. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say Jason's music has changed my life.

Jack Hanson this album is his best piece of work. Strange how he came back with a fury after his drinking problem and wrote this masterpiece.

He.got me on the first second - wow, what a tune!

Killer lyrics (as usual). Jason's talent at songwriting is top-tier. Few can match his ability to turn a word and tell a story.

I LIKE THIS GUYS MUSIC

"You got one thing to sell, benzodiazepine," Dudes music is like xanax, soothing and reflective. Saw him live with Ryan Adams. I was not a fan of either until I was convinced to go to their concert. Dude puts tears in your eyes. So beautiful.

Calms my anxiety

Just discovered this artist and I'm blown away! Now to consume everything he's done...

We can sleep beside the river if we make it out of town tonight.

You've been stripping Portland since the day you turned sixteen...

But can you really strip in Portland from the day you turn 16? And is it Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine. That would be worth knowing if you were to make the trip.

jerrkyd that question might get you ten to twenty

Portland Oregon at least at one point had more strip club than anywhere else in the country. It wasn't legal to strip at 16 but a lot of run aways ended up there and I am sure some of them lied about their age.

"just another drunk daddy with a white man's point of view" these lyrics are a step above 99 percent of artists out there today. Thank you Jason

Like the new album, but this might even be better--in this world we can have both plus others.

Incredible song.

Me encanta su música. Muchas gracias por crearla! Sigue adelante!

HAHAHA. Negative comments. Did those guys watch the Grammys?

Damn I can't get enough of this song. Just like my life... Traveling alone too... Good stuff

God dammit this album is good.

If you like this guy, check out Sturgill Simpson as well.  Two guys doing songwriting credit right now.

@Hearsticles I will certainly check out Mr. Simpson and thank you for the recommendation. I wish more people would pass along these finds. It would make my searches more fruitful. I in turn would like to pass along Marc Broussard a singer/songwriter from Louisiana. Good day to you.

get james Mcmurtry latest album...Complicated Game...he is the son of Larry, who wrote lonesome dove!!

Hearsticles Sturgill is amazing

Hearsticles Larry and Ken keasy were both friend and both marry pranksters who travled the country exposing America to LSD

This guy is really good. Great song writer. You are right.....he should be super famous by now. People relevant to his genre definitely know who he is. Years down the road.....this guy will be remembered. Him....Ryan adams...that whole singer/songwriter click.....good stuff, man...good stuff.

At last, another great lyricist!

This guy is really, really good. He should be a superstar by this point. Lyrics are great for every song he puts out and the music is just great!

@Troy Burns He doesn't have the look. Ain't that a shame.

@Troy Burns I actively seek artists outside my comfort zone like this, and preservation of art is high on my mind.

Troy Burns He's been on PBS and plays mid level at big festivals, so he's not doing too bad, but I agree. It's surprising he's not bigger in the country community at least.

NeoTheOne. I think the new album Nashville Sound just might finally make him as popular as he rightly deserves. It debuted at number 1 on the Americana/Folk, Country, and Rock album charts and number 4 overall and Jason has been all over mainstream media promoting it. If its possible it might be his best yet and that is hard to do with his past body of work.

few years later i think he's achieved it! and its well deserved. absolutely amazing.

I am so glad my friend introduced me to this guy's music

What a lyric. Where the hell has this guy been? This is brilliant.

He played with the Drive by Truckers for 6 years. Went solo, got sober, and now he's here.

He has been around a good while but it’s definitely his time to shine and he is hitting a grand slam!

He's been with the drive-by truckers for a long damn time and then he's been on his own for a long damn time

i cant pick a favorite either but if i were going to round it down, live oak and traveling alone, but i LOVEEEE every song, and want more, more more!!!!

Such a pretty, pretty song.

Sounds like These Days by Jackson Browne!

Just excellent. pure genius... Thank God some people can still write.

beautiful, beautiful song...phenomenal lyrics...
"And the story's only mine to live and die with
The answer's only mine to come across,
but the ghosts that I got scared and I got high with
look a little lost"

Hard to say a favorite, but i think this is mine on the new album, too bad i cant find the album in any stores where i live

get it online man! it's AWESOME!!!

order from walmart

The 3 who dislike this may be in league with the Antichrist. Be careful!

Very good indeed. Poignant and superbly atmospheric.

While there is a very superficial similarity between this and Tom Petty's FOD cover, it is ONLY superficial and only in the opening guitar line -- and even that is limited to the first couple of bars. The two songs are COMPLETELY different in content and sound.

"
And the story's only mine to live and die with

The answer's only mine to come across,

but the ghosts that I got scared and I got high with

look a little lost"

I haven't seen anyone this good, since Johnny Cash! Definitely strikes Home.

Ya I disagree. If this is cliche', I want to check out the world you live in...

dont know why this comment got so many neg. votes.... as a fellow musician i know that you would rather hear an honest opinion, from a listener/fan, than to hear one say they like it just because they are a fan

trust me, Jason doesn't listen to the grateful dead

I'm 70 years old and I LOVE this album and Jason! So refreshing. Get so tired of hearing what passes for "Country" music these days.

Alice Shevitz you’re more than likely the coolest 76 year young lady ever.

Brilliant....

I can actually hear a little Friend of the Devil in this too. I also hear a lot of other songs in there also.....guess you could call it his inspirations for the song. Most all songs have a little bit of another song in them.

good song

The right thing's always the hardest thing to do. Very true.

Isbell is a stud.

FranceIsHell. Well said

Wow, you are amazing. I'm going to pre-order this CD and send one to my adult son also. Thank you for such beautiful lyrics in all your music. I am a woman of the 60's and 70's generation and your music reminds me of stuff I used to listen to back then. Keep on making music! You have a special gift!

Listen to Tom Petty's cover of fod; it's very similar.

Isbell is a little cliched and derivative; the world-weary, coming-of-age tales get old. This sounds like Friend of the Devil; Super 8 sounds like Tulsa Time.

What a thoughtful, beautiful song. It reminds me of stages of my life in both a good and bad way. It's funny how a stranger can speak to you in a way that seems like you know him even though you've never met.

Great song..heard driving home...inspiring about how people change for the better.