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Old 97's made their monumental return to the CBS Saturday Morning stage to perform three songs from their now-critically-acclaimed 13th studio album: "American Primitive."

After spending a record ruminating about the past, Old 97's are back and "better than brand-new". American Primitive is timely and engaged with the larger world.

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'People playing the Americana Awards tell me that we’re their favorite band, but we never get invited,' says Old 97's singer Rhett Miller.

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The veteran Dallas alt-country band gets dirty, dark and raw on its 13th studio album.

Alt-country pioneers Old 97's continue their 30th anniversary celebration with their upcoming album, 'American Primitive.'

Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, Neko Case) and featuring iconic guest musicians like Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Scott McCaughey of The Young Fresh Fellows and The Minus 5, the album took shape in a series of deliberately whirlwind sessions at Flora Studio in Portland, Oregon.

The beloved Dallas-formed band is back with its 13th studio album this spring, produced by Tucker Martine.

American Primitive drops in late March.