Kingdom of Xii

Molly Hatchet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 5, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B00004WFNA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191,925 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Heart of the U.S.A.

2. Cornbread Mafia

3. One Last Ride

4. Why Won't You Take Me Home

5. Turn My Back on Yesturday

6. Gypsy Trail

7. White Lightning

8. Tumbling Dice

9. Kickstart to Freedom

10. Angel in Dixie

11. Bordertown

12. Dreams of Life

13. Edge of Sundown [Acoustic Version][*]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Molly Hatchet/KINGDOM OF XII, November 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kingdom of XII (Audio CD)

Though I wish I had waited until Amazon offered this for sale, instead of paying such a high price as I did for an import, the extra money spent was well worth it. This third offering from the "new" Molly Hatchet is an excellent addition to their growing discography, and any fan (old or new) should definitely add it their collection.

Every song is another worthy entry in their canon, but personal favorites on this disc include - "White Lightning," "Kickstart To Freedom," and their cover of the Rolling Stones tune "Tumbling Dice." Another acoustic number, this time out consisting of "Edge Of Sundown" (found either on The Danny Joe Brown Band 1981 LP or Molly Hatchet's own 1985 Double Trouble - Live) closes the set.

However, not all is calm for me on this release. Drummer Mac Crawford has left the band, and has been replaced by Sean Shannon. Though Shannon's work is very competent, I must admit to missing Crawford. I viewed him as the best drummer the band had ever employed, and wish him well in his endeavors. Charlie Daniels has been brought aboard to add fiddle fire to two tracks ("Gypsy Trail" and "Angel In Dixie"), and for some reason, though I'm a fan of Daniels work, wish he had been left off the final release. Finally, before I really start nitpicking (lol), I want to throw a barb at vocalist Phil McCormack. I've been very pleased with his work up and through this album, but finally began to notice some cracks in the foundation. A dead-ringer for original vocalist Danny Joe Brown, McCormack initially started off as just one helluva replacement (see 1996's "Devil's Canyon"); but on this album sounds to me as if he's actually attempting to sound like Brown. Either way, I'm really cutting my complaints to the bone because, let's face it, there really isn't much to complain about concerning "Kingdom Of XII." You'll see once you give it a listen.

Finally, a friend of my mine from London, England had the opportunity to see Molly Hatchet kick off their European tour the other night jamming at the famed Astoria. Having seen Monster Magnet only the previous night, my friend lost no words in explaining there was no comparison between the two. Molly Hatchet had earned every cent of his money, leaving him wanting more.

Let's hope they get stateside soon!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the original lineup..., January 14, 2002

By 

T. A Molina "T.A.M." (san antonio, texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kingdom of Xii (Audio CD)

But, this cd rocks! And so does the "new" Molly Hatchet! I've been a MH fan since their first "8 track" and to be honest, I hadn't bought any of their newer stuff, I took a chance on KINGDOM, and I'm happy I did! It's a damn good cd! Classic rock fans, do yourself a favor, and pick up a copy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Being Release June 5th in the US, May 30, 2001

By 

Aaron Huizenga (Zeeland, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingdom of Xii (Audio CD)

Being able to help define a particular genre of music usually means that a new release from that band is pretty important. Molly Hatchet, along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot, and others, help define what is called Southern Rock.

Their latest release, entitled 'Kingdom of XII' holds up their reputation as having a southern rock sound. Hatchet has always been a bit harder edged than some of the other Southern Rock bands, and this album holds true to that for the most part.

Stand-out tracks are the nearly 8 minute 'One Last Ride' and a cover of the Rolling Stones 'Tumbling Dice.' If you like Southern Rcok, check this one out!