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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Satan Is Real/Straight To Hell | |||
| 2. Thrown Out Of The Bar | |||
| 3. Things You Do To Me | |||
| 4. Country Heroes | |||
| 5. D Ray White | |||
| 6. Low Down | |||
| 7. Pills I Took | |||
| 8. Smoke & Wine | |||
| 9. My Drinkin' Problem | |||
| 10. Crazed Country Rebel | |||
See all 13 tracks on this disc
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Track 1 | |||
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
A new album from Hank Williams III is always a revelation: first, because it came out at all (his relationship with his label is as stormy as the marriage of his legendary grandparents); and second, because of its content and execution. So it's something of a miracle to see a 2-CD set of some of III's most hardcore Hellbilly (as opposed to the relentless screaming of his Assjack), especially as a number of the songs had been scheduled to appear on his unreleased 2003 album Thrown Out of the Bar. Hank III calls the new offering--recorded mostly on a $500 machine, for a DIY sound--a "thrill ride into a life of sin." This may explain the fact that Straight to Hell, which opens with some old-fashioned gospel and abruptly ends with the sound of a belly-laughing Satan, comes with a parental advisory sticker. He earns it, all right, especially on "Dick in Dixie," which is not a song about a man named Richard. As usual, III spends a lot of time pointing out what's wrong with Nashville; worshiping pills, weed, and wine; and self-mythologizing. But when he gets down to business, putting his graddaddy's bray on such songs of misery as "Angel of Sin," well, all is forgiven. III also gets big points for the second disc's 42-minute hidden track, a self-indulgent but brilliant pastiche of sound comprised of a Hank Sr. song ("I Could Never Be Ashamed of You"), snippets of a Wayne "The Train" Hancock tune, a fragment of a song III wrote with ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons, a little Cheech and Chong, as well as assorted sounds of a speeding train, runaway horses, pig snorts, a gunshot, and some hellfire-and-brimstone preaching. A drug-laced dream? The soundtrack to that journey to Hades of the album title? Damned interesting, either way. --Alanna Nash
Product Description
A new album from Hank Williams III is always a revelation: first, because it came out at all (his relationship with his label is as stormy as the marriage of his legendary grandparents); and second, because of its content and execution. This 2 CD set includes the songs 'Things You Do To Me' and 'My Drinkin Problem'. The second disc features a 42-minute hidden track. Atlantic. 2006.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Don Bliss
Format:Audio CD
Whoever criticized the sound quality apparently has no idea of the back-history regarding this album.
Hank III spent 4 years fighting with his label to put out a record on his own terms, without the slick Nashville production of Risin' Outlaw and most of the boybands-with-a-fiddle on the radio. In addition to wanting to select and write his own material without compromise, he also wanted to record a raw album, produce it himself with minimal overdubs and slick production. This was the way records used to be made in the 50s when most classic country was still recorded in primitive studios and released on independent labels. Considering the concept behind this album, the production quality sounds surpisingly modern. Hank III did an excellent job caputuring the nuances of acoustic instruments, and mixing them in a way that is very crisp and clear (unlike most vintage recordings from the 50s). He made the record himself at his house in a relaxed, creative environment - but unlike artists in the 50s, he used digital multitrack recording to more accurately capture the instruments. The vocals are more raw in places, but this is a throwback to hillbilly mountain music and western swing. It's not supposed to be pretty and slick. That's the whole point. Next time, be careful not to miss the forest for the trees.
And all that being said, there are quite a few songs that would stand up to anything on modern country radio as a hit song. Listen to "Low Down", "My Drinking Problem" or "Things You Do To Me". The vocal production on all of those songs, and the multi-part backing vocals on "Low Down" in particular, sound professionally-produced. The vocals match the top-notch sound quality of the instruments, the accessible quality of songwriting, and the tight performances. With these songs, everything comes together in a package that could compete with anything else on mainstream radio (without compromising an inch of Hank III's non-pop integrity). You could never tell that these songs were home recordings. And they still fit in with the rough, raw, non-radio friendly outlaw songs on the CD.
Hank III spent 4 years fighting with his label to put out a record on his own terms, without the slick Nashville production of Risin' Outlaw and most of the boybands-with-a-fiddle on the radio. In addition to wanting to select and write his own material without compromise, he also wanted to record a raw album, produce it himself with minimal overdubs and slick production. This was the way records used to be made in the 50s when most classic country was still recorded in primitive studios and released on independent labels. Considering the concept behind this album, the production quality sounds surpisingly modern. Hank III did an excellent job caputuring the nuances of acoustic instruments, and mixing them in a way that is very crisp and clear (unlike most vintage recordings from the 50s). He made the record himself at his house in a relaxed, creative environment - but unlike artists in the 50s, he used digital multitrack recording to more accurately capture the instruments. The vocals are more raw in places, but this is a throwback to hillbilly mountain music and western swing. It's not supposed to be pretty and slick. That's the whole point. Next time, be careful not to miss the forest for the trees.
And all that being said, there are quite a few songs that would stand up to anything on modern country radio as a hit song. Listen to "Low Down", "My Drinking Problem" or "Things You Do To Me". The vocal production on all of those songs, and the multi-part backing vocals on "Low Down" in particular, sound professionally-produced. The vocals match the top-notch sound quality of the instruments, the accessible quality of songwriting, and the tight performances. With these songs, everything comes together in a package that could compete with anything else on mainstream radio (without compromising an inch of Hank III's non-pop integrity). You could never tell that these songs were home recordings. And they still fit in with the rough, raw, non-radio friendly outlaw songs on the CD.
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By D. Pitts
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm an old fart. I bought 78's of Hank Sr. I had vinyl, then CD's, of Hank Jr. I liked 'em both, for their likeness and their differences. In Hank III, who I never knew existed until I saw this cd here on Amazon, is living proof that the hank legacy is real. This is one frikkin great cd. I love it!
49 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By PMazzei
Format:Audio CD
Before purchasing this record, please be aware that this is a "sanitized" version of the real record. For purists, this would be akin to throwing a loincloth over Michelangelo's David. Those whose delicate sensibilities would be offended by the real record wouldn't like Hank anyway. So why bother? Pass on this adulturated disc and get the real one. Five stars for Hank, only one for the sanitized version for adulturating the original masterpiece.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hank III's best album
Too bad "Country" music on the mainstream radio doesn't sound like this album does. Hank III really has some great Traditional Country on this awesome album right here. Read more
Published 4 days ago by SideshowBob
4.0 out of 5 stars
His Best
Really enjoy this album. At 55 yrs old I am just now getting acquainted with Hank III. Guess that I - like many others - are long-time fan of his grandfather's, not as much for... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Kev
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite!
Hands down this is my favorite album Hank III has put out. It really captures a unique sound and the songs reference a lot of the old school outlaw country heroes. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Blu
5.0 out of 5 stars
True Artist not corprate Sell Out
Soul... Real music has soul. Not Pop-Country trash that the main stream radio plays. The Music Indy=ustry wnats to keep society dumb and force feed us Trash. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bobby Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real music for real men
This is a cd of real music for real men no pop trash on here. rebel yell. proves the old addage true. cowboys do more dope than rock n rollers
Published 2 months ago by psycho headhunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
gotta love it, hardcore outlaw country meets heavy metal, hank 3rd is awesome and everything country music is missing, too bad you are never gonna hear hiim on the radio
Published 3 months ago by steve stilling
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hank III Rules.
Hank III rocks. This man is like his grandfather singing in todays world. Nothing like it. Best I ever heard in a long while.
Published 4 months ago by Rebel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life changing
Seriously, no single album has spoken to me like this since inutero. Its just a shame the dirty record company has been tryin to control this rebel genius.
Published 4 months ago by Beavis
5.0 out of 5 stars
best country artist out there
Hank 111 outdid himself on this one.real edgy ,talented outlaw music.this guy has talent.three times is a charm!dont miss out.
Published 5 months ago by tim.c
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hank III
I love Hank III. Don't get me wrong, Hank and Hank Jr are amazing! But I like Hank III's witty bad boy approach to the art his grandfather and father mastered. Read more
Published 5 months ago by HoLLy
