Lightning Strikes Twice
Molly Hatchet · 1989
43 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A spirited blend of Southern rock and hard rock, filled with gritty guitar riffs and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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There Goes the Neighborhood — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its catchy hooks and storytelling lyrics that reflect on social issues and community life.
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The Big Payback — With its powerful riffs and driving beat, this song stands out as a high-energy anthem that captures the band's hard rock essence.
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Goodbye to Love — This poignant ballad showcases the band's softer side, featuring heartfelt lyrics and emotive guitar work that contrasts with their harder tracks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady afternoon road trip
- gritty storytelling with heart
- sing-along camaraderie with friends
- nostalgic reflections on love
- invigorating energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, introspective moments
- prefer experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Lightning Strikes Twice was Molly Hatchet's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful Beatin' the Odds in 1980. At this point, the band was navigating a changing rock landscape while trying to maintain their classic Southern rock sound amidst evolving musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Allman Brothers Band· 38 Special
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Goodbye to Love
The verse shifts from personal reflection to a broader commentary on lost connections and heartache.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Miss Lucy Home 3:12
- 2 There Goes the Neighborhood 3:45
- 3 No Room on the Crew 3:27
- 4 Find Somebody New 3:11
- 5 The Big Payback 4:35
- 6 I Can’t Be Watching You 6:01
- 7 Goodbye to Love 5:30
- 8 Hide Your Heart 4:38
- 9 What’s the Story, Old Glory 3:21
- 10 Heart of My Soul 5:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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