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Kingdom of XII

Molly Hatchet · 2000

57 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · Southern rock

A gritty blend of Southern rock anthems brimming with life, nostalgia, and heartfelt storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic storytelling through anthems
  • for road trip playlists
  • reflective moments with gritty edges

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy narrative arcs

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Kingdom of XII' was released in 2000, Molly Hatchet was reestablishing their presence after a decade of lineup changes. This album marked a return to form with original member Dave Hlubek contributing, alongside new energy from the band’s evolving sound. It came after their previous album 'Silent Reign of Heroes' in 1998, which faced mixed reviews.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heart of the U.S.A. 4:01
  • 2 Cornbread Mafia 3:27
  • 3 One Last Ride 7:46
  • 4 Why Won't You Take Me Home 3:21
  • 5 Turn My Back on Yesterday 5:04
  • 6 Gypsy Trail 3:47
  • 7 White Lightning 3:50
  • 8 Tumbling Dice 3:13
  • 9 Angel in Dixie 4:08
  • 10 Kickstart to Freedom 4:36
  • 11 Dreams of Life 7:12
  • 12 Edge of Sundown 7:10

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