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Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound

Hank Williams Jr. · 1979

30 min · 10 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Southern rock

A gritty blend of Southern rock and outlaw country that echoes the struggles and spirit of American life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • gritty storytelling with heart
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, expansive albums
  • seek polished mainstream sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound' was released in 1979, Hank Williams Jr. was solidifying his identity as a country music outlaw after previously being overshadowed by his father's legacy. This album followed his commercial breakthrough with 'Lone Wolf' and marked a significant shift towards a more rebellious sound, embracing rock influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 3:11
  • 2 Tired of Being Johnny B. Good 2:35
  • 3 Outlaw Women 3:02
  • 4 (I Don’t Have) Anymore Love Songs 2:24
  • 5 White Lightnin’ 2:21
  • 6 Women I’ve Never Had 2:52
  • 7 O.D.’d in Denver 2:40
  • 8 Come and Go Blues 4:05
  • 9 Old Nashville Cowboys 3:04
  • 10 The Conversation 3:51

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