Songs like ‘Outfit’ and ‘Decoration Day’ and ‘Dress Blues,’ those were good songs, but the output wasn’t as consistent in those days. Jason Isbell Read Quote
It’s not easy to sit down and open yourself up and say, ‘This is how much I love you,’ you know? It’s scary to do that. Jason Isbell Read Quote
Democracy can tie your hands in a rock ‘n’ roll band, you know? It can be a great thing, but if you’ve got a certain amount of vision and you write a lot of songs, it’s sometimes better to have your own band and make your own decisions. Jason Isbell Read Quote
I’ve dealt with a lot of physical pain, with a lot of emotional pain; anybody’s who’s ever been an alcoholic has handled both of those in extreme. Jason Isbell Read Quote
I think great songs appeal to people at any age. Kids love the Beatles, too. Kids love Tom T. Hall. Of course, Tom T. wrote some things that were specifically for kids. But I think kids recognize quality more than they get credit for sometimes. Jason Isbell Read Quote
My dad, as much as I love him, has one of those signs – ‘The Isbell’s’ – on his front door, and he’s got the damn apostrophe in there. I haven’t strangled him yet. Jason Isbell Read Quote
