Hayseed Timebomb
Nine Pound Hammer · 1994
36 min · 13 tracks · alternative country
A raucous blend of punk-infused country, capturing raw energy and Southern grit in each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hayseed Timebomb — The title track serves as an explosive introduction to the album's themes of rebellion and rural life, encapsulating the band's energetic spirit.
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Skin a Buck — This track exemplifies the blend of dark humor and storytelling that characterizes Nine Pound Hammer, showcasing their distinctive lyrical style.
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Devil's Playground — With a slightly slower tempo, this song reveals the band’s versatility while maintaining their signature edge, offering a deeper look into their lyrical themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends punk energy with country roots, showcasing strong songwriting and a unique sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with traditional country instrumentation, creating a distinct sound that blends punk and country elements.
- The lyrics often employ irreverent humor and social commentary, particularly evident in tracks like 'Fuck Pie' and 'Outta the Way, Pigfuckers'.
- The last three tracks exhibit a noticeable shift in tempo, allowing for a more reflective tone as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hayseed Timebomb
The chorus shifts unexpectedly from humor to a stark declaration of defiance against societal norms.
This tonal shift not only energizes the listener but also sets up a contrast that deepens the song's critique of rural stereotypes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hayseed Timebomb 2:30
- 2 Skin a Buck 2:40
- 3 Stranded Outside Tater Knob 2:29
- 4 Run Fat Boy Run 2:37
- 5 Wreck of the Old 97 1:57
- 6 Shakey Puddin' 2:42
- 7 Devil's Playground 4:16
- 8 Steamroller 3:15
- 9 Shotgun in the Chevy 2:44
- 10 Fuck Pie 2:26
- 11 Outta the Way, Pigfuckers 2:00
- 12 Adios, Farewell, Goodbye 2:20
- 13 Slam Bang 4:16
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