Wheels
The Road Hammers · 2014
41 min · 11 tracks · country music
A spirited blend of country rock and honky-tonk vibes celebrating the open road and life on wheels.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
I've Been Everywhere — This track revitalizes the classic Johnny Cash song with a modern twist, showcasing The Road Hammers’ energetic style and lyrical playfulness that connects deeply with road culture.
-
→
Wheels — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's theme of freedom and adventure on the open road, featuring catchy hooks and anthemic choruses typical of country rock.
-
→
Mud — This song captures the gritty reality of life as a trucker, combining vivid imagery with a foot-stomping rhythm that evokes a sense of camaraderie among fellow drivers.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks standout depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos and harmonized vocals, typical of country rock arrangements.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier energy and creating a reflective close.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wheels 3:40
- 2 I've Been Everywhere 4:17
- 3 Mud 3:00
- 4 Get on Down the Road 3:14
- 5 Rollin' of a Ramblin' Man 2:51
- 6 Hillbilly Highway 4:11
- 7 Roll on Down the Highway 4:14
- 8 You're My Highway 2:47
- 9 Wide Open 3:31
- 10 Annie 6:19
- 11 Fender Benders 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.