Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town
Hank Williams III · 2011
136 min · 30 tracks · country music
A gritty blend of country, punk, and rock that captures the restless spirit of American outlaws and their struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Guttertown — The opening track sets a tone of disillusionment and rebellion, encapsulating the album's exploration of life on society's fringes through vivid storytelling.
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Cunt of a Bitch — This track stands out for its unabashed confrontation of personal pain and societal issues, blending aggressive lyrics with Hank's signature honky-tonk style.
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Ghost to a Ghost — The title track combines haunting melodies with reflective lyrics, illustrating themes of loss and existential dread that permeate the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw storytelling with grit
- long-form exploration of themes
- reflective moments of despair
- unpredictable shifts in pacing
- cathartic release of emotion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, quick tracks
- seek polished, commercial sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Hank Williams III released Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town in January 2011, he was establishing himself as a genre-bending artist, following his 2006 album, Straight to Hell. This project continued his exploration of themes surrounding rebellion and authenticity in country music, further solidifying his reputation as an underground icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· David Allan Coe· Sturgill Simpson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Guttertown 4:39
- 2 Day by Day 5:12
- 3 Ridin’ the Wave 5:56
- 4 Dont Ya Wanna 4:15
- 5 Ray Lawrence, Jr. 7:02
- 6 The Devil’s Movin’ In 5:06
- 7 Time to Die 4:50
- 8 Trooper’s Hollar 4:37
- 9 Outlaw Convention 5:15
- 10 Cunt of a Bitch 5:34
- 11 Ghost to a Ghost 7:08
Disc 2
- 1 Goin’ to Guttertown 4:23
- 2 Gutter Stomp 3:19
- 3 The Dirt Road 4:14
- 4 Musha’s 3:03
- 5 The Dream of Before 2:45
- 6 Dyin’ Day 5:36
- 7 I Promised 1:56
- 8 Chord of the Organ 1:07
- 9 Move Them Songs 2:06
- 10 The Low Line 5:21
- 11 I’ll Be Gone 6:32
- 12 Trooper’s Chaos 5:24
- 13 Chaos Queen 5:36
- 14 Thunderpain 5:32
- 15 Fadin’ Moon 4:38
- 16 The Round 1:35
- 17 I’ll Save My Tears 3:30
- 18 It’s Goin Down 3:40
- 19 With the Ship 6:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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