i like the Old 97s. i like them a lot, in fact. i like them as a band, and i like singer rhett miller's solo stuff too. in fact, i'm not even sure i can say which of their songs i like the most.

i have also rediscovered mary lou lord (thanks tim!). and if you haven't heard of the drive by truckers, you should check them out. also, this band from the early 90s, chainsaw kittens, has a cool song called "high in high school."