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Beatin' the Odds

Molly Hatchet · 1980

48 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · Southern rock

A gritty fusion of Southern rock and hard-hitting riffs that captures the band's raw energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo driving rhythm
  • gritty energy for road trips
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • live tracks enhance concert vibe

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, instant gratification
  • dislike consistent mid-tempo flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Beatin' the Odds' was Molly Hatchet's third studio album, following their commercially successful self-titled debut and 'Flirtin' with Disaster.' At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation as a leading act in Southern rock, navigating the challenges of maintaining momentum in an evolving music landscape.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Beatin’ the Odds 3:19
  • 2 Double Talker 3:15
  • 3 The Rambler 4:50
  • 4 Sailor 3:51
  • 5 Dead and Gone 4:22
  • 6 Few and Far Between 3:40
  • 7 Penthouse Pauper 3:17
  • 8 Get Her Back 3:03
  • 9 Poison Pen 3:10
  • 10 Beatin’ the Odds (live) 3:38
  • 11 Few and Far Between (live) 3:41
  • 12 Penthouse Pauper (live) 4:06
  • 13 Dead and Gone (live) 4:33

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