Country and Punk?
Country and Punk?
© May 26, 2001
A review of Hank Williams III's debut "Risin' Outlaw"
When you talk about country music outlaws, the first name that might spring to mind is the great, Hank Williams Sr. Hank lived hard and fast, creating a terrible void in real, down to earth country music with his untimely death.
The first thing that will strike you when picking up “Risin’ Outlaw” by Hank Williams III is the uncanny resemblance Hank III has to his grandfather. Those high cheekbones and the blank stare in his eyes are the same ones we’ve looked at on countless, Hank Sr. records from the past. So, it’s no surprise when the first track, “I Don’t Know” blazes in with a voice that sounds strikingly similar to that of Hank Sr. I suppose, those golden vocal chords skipped a generation.
After catching a glimpse of the battered pair of cowboy boots on the cover, covered in duct tape, you’ll find a photograph of a tattoo embedded into Hank III’s arm, which pretty much sums up the album you’re about to listen to. It’s obvious to someone familiar with a more eclectic knowledge of music, that country is not Hank’s first love. The tattoo, with the words- “Hank III, Risin Outlaw” showing prominently, is a devilish design, complete with a modified version of the skull used as a logo for bluesy, metal band, Danzig. Hank’s live set, while consisting of a large set of country tunes, features some blazing, tattered punk numbers as well. But, despite Hank’s dueling musical tastes, it’s perfectly clear that he possesses the same spirit his grandfather did. Traditional country music fans will have a hard time disputing the realness of this record and the authentic tone Hank is able to relay.
“Risin’ Outlaw” is a collection of thirteen, pure country numbers. Three of the tracks were penned by Hank III himself or with writing partners, and the rest of the album consists of tracks written in part by Wayne Hancock and more standard country fare like “Cocaine Blues”. While the album seems over-produced and a little too slick for my own tastes, there is no denying that Hank has a great back up band. The steel guitar playing on the album gives everything a nice, authentic touch, and the guitar leads bring the music a couple more decades closer to today. Overall, Hank’s voice shines through out the album. You can’t deny that nasal twang and smooth delivery. It’s as gripping as anything on the record.
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© May 26, 2001
A review of Hank Williams III's debut "Risin' Outlaw"
When you talk about country music outlaws, the first name that might spring to mind is the great, Hank Williams Sr. Hank lived hard and fast, creating a terrible void in real, down to earth country music with his untimely death.
The first thing that will strike you when picking up “Risin’ Outlaw” by Hank Williams III is the uncanny resemblance Hank III has to his grandfather. Those high cheekbones and the blank stare in his eyes are the same ones we’ve looked at on countless, Hank Sr. records from the past. So, it’s no surprise when the first track, “I Don’t Know” blazes in with a voice that sounds strikingly similar to that of Hank Sr. I suppose, those golden vocal chords skipped a generation.
After catching a glimpse of the battered pair of cowboy boots on the cover, covered in duct tape, you’ll find a photograph of a tattoo embedded into Hank III’s arm, which pretty much sums up the album you’re about to listen to. It’s obvious to someone familiar with a more eclectic knowledge of music, that country is not Hank’s first love. The tattoo, with the words- “Hank III, Risin Outlaw” showing prominently, is a devilish design, complete with a modified version of the skull used as a logo for bluesy, metal band, Danzig. Hank’s live set, while consisting of a large set of country tunes, features some blazing, tattered punk numbers as well. But, despite Hank’s dueling musical tastes, it’s perfectly clear that he possesses the same spirit his grandfather did. Traditional country music fans will have a hard time disputing the realness of this record and the authentic tone Hank is able to relay.
“Risin’ Outlaw” is a collection of thirteen, pure country numbers. Three of the tracks were penned by Hank III himself or with writing partners, and the rest of the album consists of tracks written in part by Wayne Hancock and more standard country fare like “Cocaine Blues”. While the album seems over-produced and a little too slick for my own tastes, there is no denying that Hank has a great back up band. The steel guitar playing on the album gives everything a nice, authentic touch, and the guitar leads bring the music a couple more decades closer to today. Overall, Hank’s voice shines through out the album. You can’t deny that nasal twang and smooth delivery. It’s as gripping as anything on the record.
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