Damn Right, Rebel Proud

Damn Right, Rebel Proud
Studio album by
Hank Williams III
ReleasedOctober 21, 2008 (2008-10-21)
Genre
Length50:41
LabelSidewalk
Hank Williams III chronology
Straight to Hell
(2006) 		Damn Right, Rebel Proud
(2008) 		Rebel Within
(2010)

Damn Right, Rebel Proud is the fourth studio album released by American country music artist Hank Williams III. It was released on October 21, 2008. The album was released in two separate versions, one being a censored release for major retailers, the other is uncensored (AKA the Parental Advisory version). The album was released through Curb's revived Sidewalk Records label. This is Hank III’s most successful album to date.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Boston Globe(unfavorable)[3]
Los Angeles Times[4]
PopMatters[5]
Slant Magazine[6]
Toronto Star[1]

Jonathan Keefe of Slant Magazine wrote that despite coming across as "one-note" with repetitive imagery and posturing, he praised the album for continuing the Straight to Hell formula by fusing country music conventions within a metal and art-punk context, concluding that: "Damn Right Rebel Proud seethes with an energy and a perspective that's too often lacking today, and it reaffirms that it's far more than just his name that makes Williams one of the genre's most vital artists."[6] PopMatters contributor Julie Thanki was critical of Hank's lack of "artistic growth" and covering familiar territory throughout the record but praised him for being passionate and profound when delivering the material, singling out "P.F.F." and "3 Shades of Black" as highlights, concluding that: "If you're angry, brokenhearted, under the influence of various substances, screwed over by both your woman and The Man, and you just spilled whiskey on your favorite Misfits t-shirt, Damn Right Rebel Proud is very possibly your perfect soundtrack."[5]

Track listing

All songs written by Hank Williams III except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."The Grand Ole Opry (Ain't So Grand)"2:35
2."Wild & Free"2:58
3."Me & My Friends"3:12
4."Six Pack of Beer"2:32
5."I Wish I Knew"3:30
6."If You Can't Help Your Own"3:32
7."Candidate for Suicide"3:41
8."H8 Line"3:12
9."Long Hauls & Close Calls"2:43
10."Stoned & Alone"5:12
11."P.F.F."10:01
12."3 Shades of Black"4:18
13."Workin' Man" (Bob Wayne)3:01
Total length:50:41

Personnel

  • Hank Williams III – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, vocals, instrumentation
  • Joe Buck – stand-up bass
  • Chris Carmichael – fiddle
  • Charlie Cushman – banjo
  • Andy Gibson – Dobro
  • Donnie Herron – fiddle
  • Johnny Hiland – electric guitar
  • Randy Kohrs – acoustic guitar, Dobro
  • Adam McOwen – fiddle, accordion
  • Shawn McWilliams – drums
  • Gary Sommers – fiddle
  • Marty Stuart – mandolin, electric guitar
  • Bob Wayne – bass, guitar, vocals

Technical personnel

  • Hank Williams III – engineer
  • Jim Lightman – engineer
  • Keith Neltner – design, illustrations
  • Jennifer Tzar – photography
  • Taylor Norrell – Brewmaster

Chart positions

Chart (2008) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums 2
U.S. Billboard 200 18

References

  1. ^ a b Rayner, Ben (November 4, 2008). "Hank III: Damn Right Rebel Proud". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  2. ^ Deming, Mark. "Damn Right, Rebel Proud - Hank Williams III". AllMusic. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  3. ^ Munroe, Stuart (October 21, 2008). "We get it: you're a rebel". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  4. ^ Lewis, Randy (October 21, 2008). "Album reviews: Hank Williams III and Waylon Jennings & the 357's". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  5. ^ a b Thanki, Julie (October 22, 2008). "Hank Williams III: Damn Right Rebel Proud". PopMatters. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Keefe, Jonathan (October 19, 2008). "Review: Hank Williams III, Damn Right Rebel Proud". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2012.