VMP Magazine
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The 10 Best Alt-Country Albums to Own on Vinyl
Back in the ’90s, there was a lot of country-rock coming out of the Midwest: Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Son Volt, the Bottle Rockets and Ass Ponys. The term alt-country was used to describe these acts, an alternative to the mainstream, radio-friendly schmaltz that represented the worst aspects of Top 40 and country, music that came with a side of mullets and their own dance crazes. “Achy Breaky Heart” indeed — it was Hank Williams’ heart that was breaking.
