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Hank Williams III
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Straight To Hell
Bruc Records
Release: 2/28/2006
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Rated:
Review by:
J Sherrod
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I've had full intentions of buyin' Hank Williams III's new
album Straight To Hell for the longest time, but
haven't for one reason or the other. Though it took a while, I
am beyond satisfied with my purchase. A review copy would
have been nice, but since NowOnTour didn't get one I had to
shell out the dough. I have not a single penny of regret for
my purchase. As a matter of fact, I sent my copy to my
brother for his birthday and am buying another for
myself.
Regardless of musical preference, one should know Hank
III's family background. If by chance you don't, then you
are a full-blown dumb ass and serve the human race no
purpose. That's right, I said that and I mean it.
Movin' along to things you may not know...he's returned to
his Country roots on this record. His first two solo efforts,
99's Risin' Outlaw and 2002's Lovesick,
Broke & Driftin' (both highly recommended), were
traditional Country. He has also been the bass player for
heavy metal band Superjoint Ritual - touring and recording
two albums - and the drummer in a punk band (Assjack)
during his younger years. For more musical info on his past,
do your own damn research! On to the present.
Within the first few seconds of the opening track "Satan Is
Real/Straight To Hell," I find myself yellin' my North Carolina
friend's catch phrase, "HELL YEAH SHIT BO!!!" Yeah, it'll
bring out the redneck in ya'.
This album is so good I don't know what to hit on first. Aw,
to hell with it! A track-by-track is not necessary this review.
This album has furious pickin', drinkin' country anthems and
everything a good ol' rebel boy or girl need know, love and
relate. And that's just disc one! The first half of this record
alone would garner a four-sign rating, but the second half
makes it out for a perfect five.
"Louisiana Stripes" is the only song listed on the bonus CD,
but there are two tracks on the disc. Heed my advice: When
you get to the second track, listen, listen some more and
keep fuckin' listening! I'm not ashamed to admit I came
damn close to peein' on myself with joy the longer this went
on. (The hellacious amount of PBRs I was drinkin' didn't help
my situation any.)
This album is magical in every element - right down
to the way it was recorded. Straight To Hell
shows that Hank III is country to the bone. I recommend
this CD to every true Country listener - and even to the fake
ones who think the current, mainstream commercial
Tennessee Butt-Pop that radio tries to pass off as "Country"
is really what Nashville is all about.
For the sake of the Country legends that paved the way,
soak up the lyrics to songs like "Dick In Dixie" and "Not
Everybody Likes Us" on this must own record. Bottom line, if
you don't buy this album you're not only un-Country, you
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