This is what rockin’ country is supposed to sound like. Shelton Hank Williams, grandson of the country music icon, shows everything he’s got on “I Don’t Know,” his debut’s opening track: breakneck fiddle; fancy picking, equal parts Nashville and Macon; flexible rhythm section; wounded, piercing vocals; and unforgiving songs of rage, recklessness, and rejection. He then spends the rest of the CD refining it, song by song. As a writer, he has a real flair for imagery and the sturdy h [Read More...]
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Beginning of Something Amazing
Although only two songs on this album were written by Hank, this CD is absolutely amazing. If you listen to Hank III, you are probably more familar with the dirty, gritty,…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good music really IS in his blood…
Hard to believe that Hank III released this debut CD TEN years ago. Harder to believe that he has not made a bigger splash in the commercial country/rock music business than he…
I admit not being a fan of country music at..that is ” the modern so called country music”…I still enjoy playing the classics time to time Cash/Waylon,Hank Jr/Hank Sr./Jones,etc,,etc,,..but in past 5 years or more I got fed up and disgusted by the sound I heard from airwaves and the sound of these new “pop-rock-hollywood artists”. The only recent artists I do buy is Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam when they have a new release out. I was in Target shopping last week..and I saw a video from Hank III on the screen. I immediately gave the screen my full attention and was knocked out by the song. Not to mention his stark resemblence to Hank Sr. in look and voice.. I wondered who IS this “Hank III”? ..some wannabe using the name? …I did some research on the net..and found out he is the grandson of Hank Sr. and son of Hank Jr.! …aso saw that he is playing a concert nearby in June. Ive since purchased the CD..and I wont get in to reviewing each song…but got to say…its such a welcome of fresh air! ..Excellent CD of what were missing in country music today! Hope to hear more from this artist in future.
This album is the epitome of honkytonk country. I have been waiting damn near all my life for this album. Many have tried but none have come this close to the real thing. I can listen to this for days and not get tired of it. It may not be for everyone but this is as good as it gets for the genre. His father may have left a few things to be desired but Hank III picks up right where his grandfather left off and brings a modern edge to this music. If I could rate this as six stars I would. A classic in music almost forgotten.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just his daddys son But Grandaddys grandson
If Sr was alive today this would be him. III did it his own with an outlaw country twist. One listen and I was hooked. BFC
5.0 out of 5 stars
This “Risin Outlaw” went “Straight To Hell” and he’s “Damn Right, Rebel Proud” of it!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Ghostly nostalgia with daring originality
Much has already been said about this album . . .and I don’t know what more I can add…except that for me, one of the most brilliant concepts about the album is that Hank…
BEWARE!!! One listen to this album will make you want to toss out all those pathetic “country” Shania and Faith albums. This is the real thing here…the bars, the brawls, the beer (with a tear in it to boot). And whether he’s really lived it or not, Hank makes you believe he has. Exactly what makes a “real” country album real.
4.0 out of 5 stars
carries on the torch…
This is one of my favorite Hank III cd’s besides “Straight to hell.” This CD has quite a few good songs on it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
That’s Entertainment!
I love it when Hank III plays country (not so into his thrash side). Anyway, this is my personal favorite as “Lovesick Broke & Driftin’” is a tad weak and “Straight To Hell” seems…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bwahaha…
Loaded up, hammered back, I’ll smack you with my tire jack.
All I gotta say and it’s not even my quote. Buy it punks.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Album Stinks
Hank III has done nothing but prove what a whiner he is by trashing other artists. I have not heard one song on here that suggests any artistic ability.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pass this up and you are just plain Jack Ass through and through.
If you’ve never bought a Country CD in your life, Make this your first. It is haunting. I defy anyone to play this just once.