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3 Bar Ranch Cattle Callin'

Hank Williams III · 2011

75 min · 23 tracks · country music

A lively and humorous tribute to ranch life, blending traditional country sounds with playful storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Black Cow — This track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and relatable depiction of ranch life, demonstrating Williams' knack for storytelling.
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    Mad Cow — Spanning over ten minutes, this track combines humor with a narrative that paints a vivid picture of cattle ranching challenges, showcasing Williams' lyrical creativity.
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    Cattle Callin' Lonesome Blues — With its reflective lyrics and emotive delivery, this song encapsulates the loneliness often found in rural life, highlighting Williams' songwriting depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw storytelling of ranch life
  • short bursts of humor
  • celebratory energy for gatherings
  • nostalgic reflections on cattle
  • unfiltered grit for late nights

Maybe skip if you

  • seek polished studio production
  • prefer lengthy atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, this album came during Hank Williams III's exploration of his unique blend of country, punk, and rock influences after establishing himself as a distinctive voice in the genre. Following his previous albums that showcased a raw and rebellious spirit, '3 Bar Ranch Cattle Callin'' emphasizes his deep roots in traditional country while also embracing an eccentric flair.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Cow (Tim Dowler) 5:09
  • 2 Now There's a Bull (Joe Goggins) 0:57
  • 3 37 Heifers (Dan Clark) 1:30
  • 4 Mad Cow (Tim Dowler) 10:01
  • 5 Branded (Mitch Jordan) 2:26
  • 6 Square Bailor (Tim Dowler) 3:19
  • 7 Cuttin Hay (Jason L. Miller) 4:21
  • 8 Y Bar Ranch (Mitch Jordan) 0:50
  • 9 Countin' Cows 2:28
  • 10 Mad Cow 10:02
  • 11 Lot 53 (Dominic Herrera) 1:44
  • 12 Cow Sold (Hugh Howell) 0:56
  • 13 Cow Mortal (Hugh Howell & Eddie Cope) 2:50
  • 14 Bull Balls (Gwynn Howell) 1:21
  • 15 Heavy Cattle (Hugh Howell) 3:37
  • 16 Y Bar Ranch 0:49
  • 17 Black Cow 5:04
  • 18 Longhorn (Eddie Cope) 2:10
  • 19 Square Bailor 3:20
  • 20 Moo You 1:23
  • 21 Angus of Death (Tim Dowler) 2:32
  • 22 Cattle Callin' Lonesome Blues 6:28
  • 23 Branded 2:30

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