WAYNE HANCOCK
A-Town Blues (Bloodshot)
Reviewed by John Sekerka

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Wayne "The Train" Hancock delivers slap (bass) happy honky tonk country blues like no other since Hank Williams. And he sounds eerily like Hank to boot. Hancock's about-to- yodel drawl is a blessing indeed, and he puts it to good use. As is custom with his records (this is number four), Hancock records direct off the floor, capturing all the spontaneity, energy and mistakes that make a true old timey recording. The result, whether it be twangy country dirges ("Man of the Road"), chugging rockabilly numbers ("Sands of Time") or archaic, bluesy swingers ("Viper"), is an album ready for the jukebox in any self-respecting diner.

© 2001 - John Sekerka