Bad Magick (The Best Of Shooter Jennings And The .357's)

Bad Magick was released in 2009 by Universal Records South as a comprehensive compilation of the work of Shooter Jennings and his backing band, The .357's. Following Jennings' departure from a more traditional country sound toward the outlaw country and southern rock fusion that defined his early career, this collection served to distill his studio output from his first three albums into a single retrospective. It captures the raw, rebellious energy that defined his tenure with the label during the mid-to-late 2000s.

The album reflects a transitional period in Jennings' artistry, aiming to showcase the grit and rock-influenced edge that set him apart from his contemporaries in the Nashville scene. By curating key tracks alongside new material, the release functioned as both a summary for established fans and an introduction for those discovering his lineage as the son of Waylon Jennings. While the reception was centered on his pivot toward darker, more experimental arrangements, the collection remains a testament to his collaborative dynamic with The .357's before he moved into subsequent phases of his production and songwriting career.