Damn Right, Rebel Proud

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Damn Right, Rebel Proud
Hank III Damn Right Rebel Proud.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 21, 2008 (2008-10-21)
Genre
Length50:41
Label Sidewalk
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.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Boston Globe (unfavorable) [3]
Los Angeles Times Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
PopMatters Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Slant Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Toronto Star Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [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

Technical personnel

Chart positions

Chart (2008)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums2
U.S. Billboard 20018

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