Hank Williams Album: “Three Hanks: Men with Broken Hearts”

I was raised listening to both Hank Williams's honky tonk sound and Hank Jr's pure outlaw sound. I love both. I was pleased to hear that Hank Jr. and Hank III were working together to honor the music of the Williams family. I love Hank Jr's heart felt, "Hand Me Down" and Hank III's duet with his grandfather, who he looks and sounds so much like. In "Hand Me Down" Hank says, talking about a note his father left him, about when it came time to pass the torch to the next generation, "Teach him all of your songs and how his Gradaddy moans and tell that boy to hand me down." Well, Hank certainly did that. Hank III learned how his Grandaddy moaned and can do it, just as well. I think it's only fitting that the three of these men sing "Move It On Over." When Hank Jr. did it, it was like he was telling his father that it was his turn, now Hank III seems to be saying it to his father and grandfather. This was a great album, paying tribute to one of the premier families in country music. Well done!

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.

The first one I received had really bad scratchy sounds in the background of every song. I sent it back and Amazon made it easy to return and get another one. The second one has very faint scratchy sounds in some of the songs(possibly from incorporating the original Hank songs), but it's a really good CD at a really good price and I'm glad I have it.

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.

this is a pretty good album, ive had it since it came out, its really neat to hear all three together as if' hank sr was still with us... but i do agree i think its just ok... but then again some of these songs can give me chills at times. just thinking the what if's ya know what i mean... i like it fine. and hand me down is one of the best, on here and men with broken hearts is my favorite by any hank williams, and for sure by hirman hank williams sr. a fan of the williams family