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Son Volt - Wide Swing Tremolo

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Wide Swing Tremolo is the third studio album by the American alternative country band Son Volt, released in 1998. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Jay Farrar following the breakup of Uncle Tupelo, the band continued to explore a blend of roots rock, country, and folk. The album features a rawer, more guitar-driven sound compared to their previous work, showcasing Farrar's introspective songwriting and distinctive vocal style. Following the supporting tour for this record, Son Volt entered a prolonged hiatus before reuniting in the mid-2000s.

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When was Son Volt's Wide Swing Tremolo released?

Wide Swing Tremolo was released in 1998. It is Son Volt's third studio album and followed the band's earlier record Straightaways.

Who leads Son Volt on Wide Swing Tremolo?

Jay Farrar is the lead vocalist and guitarist on Wide Swing Tremolo. He formed Son Volt after the breakup of Uncle Tupelo, the influential alternative-country band he had co-led.

What songs are on Wide Swing Tremolo?

The album includes songs such as Driving the View, Medicine Hat, Flow, Question and Straightface. It is a full-length 1998 studio record rather than a live compilation.

What style of music does Wide Swing Tremolo have?

Wide Swing Tremolo blends alternative country with roots rock and folk influences. Reviews often describe it as more open and rocking than the overtly country sound associated with some earlier Son Volt material.

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