Essential Molly Hatchet [Original recording remastered]

Molly Hatchet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 1, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B00008PX8Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,040 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gator Rock, May 30, 2003

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Edgar Olivares "The Entity" (New York City, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Molly Hatchet (Audio CD)

Just like the Allman Brothers and Lynynrd Skynyrd before them, Molly Hatchet also hails from Jax, Florida. So it's no coincidence that they sound a little alike. But make no mistake; despite the comparisons, few can dispute that they created a legacy and following all their own. The band got its name from a woman who lived in Salem, Mass. in the 17th century.

This album rocks from start to finish. They have their own version of The Allman Brothers' "Dreams I'll Never See". They take their shot at disco with "Boogie No More". There's "Beatin' The Odds" (one of four tracks sung by Jimmy Farrar instead of Danny Joe Brown) which talks about overcoming obstacles which they've had many of. They celebrate their southern roots on "Sweet Dixie". "Fall Of The Peacemakers" is an anti-war anthem of sorts and "Respect Me In the Morning" focuses on a stormy relationship in which both parties tell their sides. Two of their biggest hits "Bounty Hunter" and "Flirtin' With Disaster" start the album and "Gator Country" was taken from the 1985 album "Double Trouble Live". Keep in mind that the focus is more on the music than on the lyrics. Many of the tracks have long guitar solos and therefore long running times.

I give this album a higher recommendation than the expanded "Greatest Hits" because the last five tracks on that album make it longer but not better. Every track on this 67 minute disc is a winner.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome sound and guitar technique, May 29, 2003

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V. Sequeda "prog rock" (San Juan, Puerto Rico United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Molly Hatchet (Audio CD)

The sound is amazing. The remastering of the songs enables the listener to fully enjoy the Molly Hatchet sound. Beating the Odds is a quintessential song and captures the guitar at best. The sound of the drums is incediary. In truth, it captures the essense of the Hatchet. The songs represent the fine musicianship of the true members of the Hatchet. Excellent recording. It is an essential album for a true Southern Rock fan.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly The Essential Molly Hatchet, February 1, 2004

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The Footpath Cowboy "rockerusa2002" (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Molly Hatchet (Audio CD)

THE ESSENTIAL MOLLY HATCHET is better than GREATEST HITS because it covers both the Danny Joe Brown AND Jimmy Farrar eras of the band. The best songs here include "Flirtin' With Disaster", "Whiskey Man", "Boogie No More" (all featuring Brown), "Beatin' The Odds", and "Bloody Reunion" (both featuring Farrar), and as on GREATEST HITS and FLIRTIN' WITH DISASTER, the remastering is thick and warm, making you feel like you're actually in the room with the band. The fact that past and present members of the band currently advocate sanctions against countries which falsely convict foreign visitors, increased funding for law enforcement, and capital punishment/life without parole for aggravated kidnapping makes this CD an essential purchase for both your ears AND your conscience.