In this episode we dive into David Allan Coe’s Longhaired Redneck, one of the defining records of the 1970s outlaw country era—and a great lens for talking about how myth, image and real-life controversy collide.

We get into the sound and songwriting on the album, the “longhaired redneck” persona Coe leans into, and what makes this record musically compelling even as his broader catalog and legacy are wrapped up in some deeply problematic material. We also talk about how we feel engaging with outlaw country when the artist’s off-mic behavior and beliefs are hard to separate from the songs.

In this episode:

– Musical deep dive on Longhaired Redneck and key tracks including the title song

– Outlaw country context: Coe alongside Waylon, Willie, Kristofferson, etc.

– Imag ...