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- Date Released: January 1, 1994
- Genre: Country/Folk
- Style: Alt-Country
- Label: Idol Records
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Many bands blend country and rock, but few brew this concoction as well as the Old 97's on Hitchhike to Rhome. Energetic frontman Rhett Miller commands attention as a charismatic vocalist and clever songwriter on tracks such as "St. Ignatius" and "If My Heart Was a Car." On the album's highlight "Stoned," he even manages to successfully infuse the adjectives "dope" and "fly" into a country song. Bass player Murry Hammond supplies smooth harmonies throughout the album, in addition to lead vocals on the excellent Merle Haggard cover "Mama Tried." Musically, the Old 97's are capable of shifting comfortably between bluegrassy honky tonk ("Doreen") and the occasional serene ballad ("Dancing With Tears.") Ken Bethea's guitar leads the band throughout their rowdy ride while Philip Peeples' steady drumming manages to somehow hold everything together. Other standouts include "Drowning in the Days," "Hands Off," and "504." Further demonstrating their country roots, there is even a secret hidden version of Webb Pierce's "Tupelo County Jail" after the last listed track. Though their debut sounds more sparse and simplified than their subsequent releases, Hitchhike to Rhome showcases the spark of a truly original band with endless potential.
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| 01. |  |
St. Ignatius |
4:15 |
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| 02. | |
504 |
3:40 |
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| 03. | |
Drowning in the Days |
4:03 |
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| 04. | |
Dancing With Tears in My Eyes |
2:57 |
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| 05. | |
Leaf Clover |
3:14 |
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| 06. | |
Wish the Worst |
4:32 |
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| 07. | |
Old 97's Theme |
1:44 |
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| 08. | |
Doreen |
3:32 |
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| 09. | |
Hands Off |
4:25 |
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| 10. | |
Stoned |
4:01 |
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| 11. | |
If My Heart Was a Car |
3:30 |
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| 12. | |
Desperate Times |
3:48 |
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| 13. | |
Ken's Polka Thing |
13:36 |
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13 Total Tracks, 57:17 Total Length
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Credits
- Siavosh Ahmadzadeh - Engineer // Siavosh Ahmadzadeh - Mastering // Alan Wooley - Guitar (Electric) // Alan Wooley - Producer // Old 97's - Main Performer // Old 97's - Main Performer // Rhett Miller - Guitar (Acoustic) // Rhett Miller - Vocals // Murry Hammond - Banjo // Murry Hammond - Bass // Murry Hammond - Vocals // Ken Bethea - Accordion // Ken Bethea - Guitar (Electric) // Andy Owens - Banjo // Andy Owens - Mandolin // Philip Peeples - Drums // Reggie Reuffer - Fiddle // Joan Sheahan - Photography // Clark Vogeler - Guitar (Electric)
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