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The Bocephus Box

Hank Williams Jr. · 1992

226 min · 65 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Southern rock

A gritty blend of Southern rock and outlaw country, echoing with raw storytelling and vibrant instrumentals.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with peaks great for road trip sing-alongs raw storytelling through vibrant instrumentals
Context
Released in 1992, 'The Bocephus Box' marked a significant moment in Hank Williams Jr.'s career as a retrospective collection following his commercial peak in the late 1980s. This compilation showcases his evolution from a country traditionalist to a Southern rock icon, solidifying his status in the genre's landscape while celebrating his most impactful tracks.
If you like
blues rock, country rock, Southern rock

The Bocephus Box is an album by Hank Williams Jr., released in 1992. A gritty blend of Southern rock and outlaw country, echoing with raw storytelling and vibrant instrumentals. 'The Bocephus Box' is notable for its extensive collection of hits that encapsulate the outlaw country movement, contributing significantly to Hank Jr.'s legacy. The album's commercial success reflects his sustained popularity, and it received positive critical reception for its rich historical context within country music, influencing future generations of artists seeking to blend genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Bocephus Box sound like?

A gritty blend of Southern rock and outlaw country, echoing with raw storytelling and vibrant instrumentals. Rooted in blues rock and country rock.

What makes The Bocephus Box by Hank Williams Jr. notable?

'The Bocephus Box' is notable for its extensive collection of hits that encapsulate the outlaw country movement, contributing significantly to Hank Jr.'s legacy. The album's commercial success reflects his sustained popularity, and it received positive critical reception for its rich historical context within country music, influencing future generations of artists seeking to blend genres. Released in 1992, 'The Bocephus Box' marked a significant moment in Hank Williams Jr.'s career as a retrospective collection following his commercial peak in the late 1980s. This compilation showcases his evolution from a country traditionalist to a Southern rock icon, solidifying his status in the genre's landscape while celebrating his most impactful tracks.

Who is The Bocephus Box for?

The Bocephus Box works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, great for road trip sing-alongs and raw storytelling through vibrant instrumentals.

How many songs are on The Bocephus Box?

The Bocephus Box has 65 tracks, running approximately 226 minutes.

Tracklist

65 tracks·226:42

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

Disc 1

  • 1 A Country Boy Can Survive (Y2K version) Standout 3:58
  • 2 Family Tradition Standout 4:01
  • 3 To Love Somebody 3:09
  • 4 Old Flame New Fire 2:38
  • 5 Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line 3:18
  • 6 I've Got Rights 3:36
  • 7 I Just Ain't Been Able 2:37
  • 8 Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound Standout 3:11
  • 9 Outlaw Women 3:03
  • 10 (I Don't Have) Anymore Love Songs 2:26
  • 11 O.D.'d in Denver 2:42
  • 12 Come and Go Blues 4:05
  • 13 The Conversation 3:55
  • 14 Old Habits 3:05
  • 15 Kaw-Liga 4:24
  • 16 If You Don't Like Hank Williams 2:54
  • 17 Dixie on My Mind 2:38
  • 18 Texas Women 2:29
  • 19 Ramblin' Man 3:38
  • 20 Waitin' on the Tables to Turn 2:40
  • 21 A Country Boy Can Survive 4:18
  • 22 Born to Boogie 2:46
  • 23 Honky Tonk Women 3:36

Disc 2

  • 1 All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) (alternate version) 4:01
  • 2 I've Been Down 3:43
  • 3 La Grange 5:23
  • 4 Leave Them Boys Alone 3:35
  • 5 Blue Jean Blues 4:07
  • 6 Midnight Rider 2:50
  • 7 Now I Know How George Feels (alternate version) 2:49
  • 8 All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight 2:58
  • 9 Major Moves 3:35
  • 10 Ain't Misbehavin' 4:36
  • 11 Lawyers, Guns and Money 3:13
  • 12 This Ain't Dallas 2:45
  • 13 Two Old Cats Like Us 2:37
  • 14 Country State of Mind 4:01
  • 15 Mind Your Own Business 2:30
  • 16 Secret Agent Man 2:47
  • 17 Wild Dogs 4:10
  • 18 My Name Is Bocephus 3:52
  • 19 Workin' for MCA 1:44
  • 20 I Really Like Girls / Rock and Roll Music 4:02
  • 21 House of the Rising Sun 3:26
  • 22 The Blues Man 4:19

Disc 3

  • 1 Keep Your Hands to Yourself 2:36
  • 2 Walk This Way 3:48
  • 3 Heaven Can't Be Found 3:13
  • 4 Thanks a Lot 2:54
  • 5 All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) (Solo) 2:32
  • 6 A Country Boy Can Survive 7:18
  • 7 You're Gonna Be a Sorry Man 3:53
  • 8 Tuesday's Gone 5:46
  • 9 Mannish Boy 5:57
  • 10 Finders Are Keepers 3:01
  • 11 There's a Tear in My Beer 2:52
  • 12 Big Mamou 4:50
  • 13 Man to Man 2:56
  • 14 Stoned at the Jukebox 2:59
  • 15 T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness 2:42
  • 16 Lone Wolf 3:52
  • 17 If It Will It Will 3:21
  • 18 Hotel Whiskey 3:48
  • 19 Low Down Blues 2:35
  • 20 Naked Women and Beer 3:29

Release Date

January 1, 1992

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

226 min 42 sec