The Old 97s and back with their first CD in three years! Produced by Mark Neill and featuring special guest Archie Thompson and Mitch Marker, both the Ray Chales Orchestra and Chirst Lawrence DRAG IT UP recaptures the fun rockin' elements of their early releases with more thoughtful and introspective lyrics. The band will be on the road for most of the second half of 2004 and on into 2005 to promote the release. Long time press favorites, awarness of DRAG IT UP will be extremely high!