Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are a Southern rock band with a blend of Americana and alt-country sounds. The group was formed in 2007, catalyzed by singer-songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell's departure from the Drive-By Truckers and his burgeoning solo career. The band's name, The 400 Unit, is a nod to the 400 Unit, a colloquial name for the psychiatric ward of Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Alabama, which is Isbell's hometown. This reflects the raw and often personal nature of Isbell's songwriting.

The group has developed a reputation for crafting deeply introspective and emotionally powerful songs, with Isbell's sharp storytelling and intimate lyrics at the forefront, matched with the band's soulful musical accompaniment. Their discography showcases a range of poignant narratives and reflections on personal growth, sobriety, and the complexities of the human experience. Among their most recent works are the critically acclaimed albums "Reunions," released in 2020, featuring tracks like "Dreamsicle" and "Only Children," and "The Nashville Sound," which earned the band Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song for "If We Were Vampires." In addition to their original works, the band also released "Georgia Blue" in 2021, a covers album paying homage to Georgia's musical heritage, which includes renditions of "Midnight Train to Georgia" and R.E.M.'s "Driver 8." With an ability to capture the spirit of the American South while pushing the boundaries of genre, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have cemented their status as contemporary icons in the Americana music scene.

Genres

Alternative Country

Folk

New Americana

Roots Rock

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Latest Release

King of Oklahoma - Live

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Single - Released August 7, 2024