English Oceans, the 12th release by Drive-By Truckers recorded over 13 days in August 2013 with longtime producer David Barbe features 13 songs written by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley (7 by Hood and 6 by Cooley). Plus for the first time ever we see the recording of a Hood song "Til He's Dead or Rises" with Cooley assuming the lead vocal. English Oceans sees the band more laid back but better than ever and with a straight up rock and roll approach.
Track listing: 1. Shit Shots Count 2. When He's Gone 3. Primer Coat 4. Pauline Hawkins 5. Made Up English Oceans 6. The Part of Him 7. Hearing Jimmy Loud 8. Til He's Dead or Rising 9. Hanging On 10. Natural Light 11. When Walter Went Crazy 12. First Air of Autumn 13. Grand Canyon