Get a History lesson before you review something.August 27, 2010 Matthew H. Edwards(South Georgia) This album was not a ploy for a great marketing scheme, as it hasn't gained much popularity. Infact, most country music fans don't know of this album. As true fans of the William's Trio know, Shelton William (Hank 3) highly despises mainstream Nashville and the Grand Ol' Opry. Shelton has tried repeatedly to re-instate his grandfather back in the opry, he is on his own with is brand of music he generates with his bands such as The Damn Band and Assjack. He pays tribute to greats like Dale Watson and the likes. The story behind this album was not to make money or gain popularity on Nashville's music row but to pay off a huge child support debt for which he was served papers on stage during a concert. So in order to come up with a large amount of money in a short period time he sold his soul and blinded himself under the Nashville city lights and recorded Three Hanks. It's not exactly the best album, it's recorded way too loud and fast, and even though Shelton William and Hank William sound a little alike, you can't tell who is who because they have the senior Hank dubbed way to softly, and Hank Jr is so off key and awful along side his son.
What a hoot!April 27, 2010 Kurt A. Johnson(North-Central Illinois, USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow, what a hoot! When I first heard the song There's A Tear In My Beer, which was sung by Hank Williams, Jr. and his late father, I thought that it was one of the greatest songs that I ever heard. At the time I said that I understood why they didn't want to do that too often, but little did I know that there was a whole album like that!
This wonderful album combines the singing talents of Hank Williams Sr., Hank Williams Jr. and the up-and-coming Hank Williams III. The songs are wonderfully produced, and the Hank Williams Sr. vocals go along seamlessly with the rest of the parts. Heck, I even liked what they did with Lost Highway, which features the elder Hank with entirely new music.
Am I gushing? You bet I am! I really enjoy this album, and love listening to it every chance I get. If you like good Country Music, and I mean REALLY GOOD Country Music, then you will like this album. I think that it's great and I highly recommend it.
A great recordFebruary 9, 2010 Cantalopian(Fort Mill, SC USA) This is a great record. I never realized what a fine singer Hank Jr. is. It'll break your heart. I love it. All three Hanks are true American artists who understand what sufferin' is all about.
Love Hank MusicSeptember 16, 2009 P. J. Campbell(Timaru, South Canterbury New Zealand) Awesome Country Music From Past & Present,If You Like Hank Williams Buy This CD. Every Track Is A Gem & The CD Has Been Compiled Brilliantly Combining The 3 Hanks, Well Done.
Gimmick or genius?June 10, 2009 Mark B.(Pittsburgh, PA) This is the follow-up to "There's A Tear In My Beer" which now boasts Hank III's participation. Is it just a gimmick just to have a rather short album featuring three generations of musical talent?
Despite its short running time (about a half-hour) it shows how dead closely Hank III's voice resembles Hank William Sr.'s voice. Jr., on the other hand, does have some good vocals as well and is a great counterpoint to the other two voices of his kin.
Two standout tracks on this album are "Where The Soul Of Man Never Dies" where the three Hanks plus Miss Audrey Williams have a great little hoedown. Another is the album's opener "I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive". And while I was disappointed with the abbreviated version of "Lost Highway" there is a tiny hidden track which is very cute (is that the daughter of Hank Jr. or III providing the vocals?)
Could it be genius to having all three Hanks on one album? Or is it just a mere gimmick just due to its brief running time? Either way it does sound quite good and is worth a listen now and then. It's not essential but does work as a nice little tribute to the man in that family who first moaned the blues.
Topping this off is the booklet which accompanies the album. If you're new to the music of the Three Hanks at least you can find the original Hank Williams Sr. tracks and compare them to these remakes. The liner notes provide enough information to help get a start on exploring the Three Hanks' music further.
