From playing bass for heavy metal group Superjoint Ritual, touring in and with many small punk bands in Van’s Warped Tour, and to being the third generation of a country music legacy, Hank Williams III seems to not have a grasp on any one solid musical reality. But what is really ironic about this however is that Hank III arguably records some of the best music that is currently being released in today’s sad, disgraceful country music scene. Another breath of fresh air and his third official full-length release, “Straight to Hell” is definitely no exception to his now-symbolic hillbilly punk persona. Switching genres from barroom to honky-tonk to bluegrass and back again, “Straight to Hell” is a very political and powerful album. Hank III really takes advantage of his first amendment right and is not at all afraid to express what is on his mind, whether he sings about the horrors of pop-country music or drugs and alcohol. Highly entertaining and highly recommended, “Straight to Hell” makes its mark as one of the best country albums of the 00’s.Read full review
I saw Hank III in a documentary called The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia and I loved the movie. I got my little brother to come over and watch it and he seemed to like the music the was being performed by Hank III. I bought him the CD from Ebay for Christmas. After getting it we rode around and listened to it and to my suprise I enjoyed every track on it. I used to listen to older country music with my mom and dad but never really gotten into the newer stuff. Hank III bring the older "outlaw" sound back to modern music. His songs are very colorful, and he does use profanity often, but it is still a GREAT cd for fans of country music, and even some of us that arent.
Like others said, best one yet! This one was definately worth the wait...a long wait it was! Disc 1 is full of classics, that were played at shows a couple years before the CD was released, plus even more! Disc 2 starts out with an awesome tune called Louisiana Stripes...has a sorta bad-ass Johnny Cash feel to it. Then begins the 42 minute ride Straight To Hell! Here you will find some GREAT, stripped down songs...nothing like you've heard outta Trashville...EVER. So go ahead, buy this album. What are you waiting for? Listen to some GOOD country music and toss out that lame Big & Rich crap.
Straight to Hell Well this has to be one of my favorite albums from Hank III AWESOME songs , Great Song line up ! This album has 2 CD's , First CD is the Title Album, Second CD is a collection of DEMOs ( I BELIEVE NOT SURE !! ?? ) ALthough it's a collection of songs and sound effects , it has AWESOME song out takes , some of which you WONT find on other albums or very seldom find them elsewhere , there very very good song versions on it .. !
Along with others such as Slim Cessna and the Wailin' Elroys, Hank Williams III continues to be shining beacon of what country music could be if the collective establishment in Nashville could only pull their heads out of the ground. Straight To Hell is the purest (not to mention rawest) country record to of been released since Cash blazed the trail in the late 60's. Without a doubt, this is a must buy for anyone who loves country music and desires to leave the bubblegum Nashville is putting out on the radio and charts. Thanks III, keep the faith.
I like the cds I will buy more of them thank you where I am from they don't sell cds so thank u
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Great cd thanks.
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ok on one cd, other is garbage.
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awesome album by an awesome performer. buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you like the outlaw country and/or can't stand pop country crap, you'll enjoy III's view on nashville. if you ever get a chance to see him live-- DON'T MISS IT.
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