What makes Hits and Exit Wounds by Alabama 3 notable?

Hits and Exit Wounds features the iconic Woke Up This Morning in a remixed form, which gained renewed popularity through its association with HBO's The Sopranos. The album reinforces Alabama 3's role in bridging genres and influencing the UK electronica scene, establishing their unique sound that combines narrative storytelling with innovative beats. Released in 2008, Hits and Exit Wounds marks Alabama 3's sixth studio album, arriving after their well-received 2000 release, La Peste. At this point, the band was exploring new sonic landscapes while maintaining their signature blend of eclectic influences. The album showcases a period of artistic evolution for the group as they navigated the changing music scene.

Who is Hits and Exit Wounds for?

Hits and Exit Wounds works well if you're into playful mixes for carefree moments, storytelling that sparks nostalgia and pulsating energy for late nights.

How many songs are on Hits and Exit Wounds?

Hits and Exit Wounds has 18 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Hits and Exit Wounds

Alabama 3 · 2008

78 min · 18 tracks · electronica

A genre-blending collage of electronica, country, and rock that captures a gritty yet celebratory spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Woke Up This Morning (Sopranos mix) — This track serves as a cultural touchstone thanks to its prominent use in The Sopranos, blending narrative depth with an infectious rhythm.
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Hypo Full of Love (The 12 Step Plan) — Opening with a driving beat, this track encapsulates the band's fusion of electronic elements with heartfelt lyrics about addiction and recovery.
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Hello... I'm Johnny Cash — This homage to the legendary country artist intertwines Alabama 3's playful lyricism with a catchy melody, highlighting their eclectic influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

playful mixes for carefree moments
storytelling that sparks nostalgia
pulsating energy for late nights
varied tempos keep engagement high
catchy choruses for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2008, Hits and Exit Wounds marks Alabama 3's sixth studio album, arriving after their well-received 2000 release, La Peste. At this point, the band was exploring new sonic landscapes while maintaining their signature blend of eclectic influences. The album showcases a period of artistic evolution for the group as they navigated the changing music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Leftfield

Tracklist

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

1 Hypo Full of Love (The 12 Step Plan) 5:34
2 Woke Up This Morning (Sopranos mix) 4:03
3 Hello... I'm Johnny Cash 3:47
4 Mao Tse Tung Said 4:54
5 Mansion on the Hill (Arthur Baker remix) 5:45
6 U Don't Danse to Tekno Anymore 3:41
7 How Can I Protect You (Dope mix) 5:13
8 Woody Guthrie 4:15
9 Ain't Goin' to Goa 3:48
10 Monday Don't Mean Anything 4:00
11 Sad Eyed Lady of the Low Life 4:16
12 Amos Moses 4:50
13 Too Sick to Pray 4:26
14 Up Above My Head 3:57
15 R.E.H.A.B. 3:45
16 Speed of the Sound of Loneliness 4:31
17 Ska'd for Life (Orbital mix) 4:10
18 Peace in the Valley 3:53

What to play next

Listen next

The 12 Step Plan

2009

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M.O.R.

2007

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