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Molly Hatchet - Silent Reign Of Heroes (1998)
EAC Complete Scans - 125 MB | MP3 CBR 320 Kbps - 121 MB
Genre: Hard Rock / Southern Rock | 51:51 minutes | Label: CMC Intl. Records # 86252-2

The original CD pressing of the Southern Rock band's 1998 album. Silent Reign Of Heroes, their 9th studio album, did deal with the dark side of the band. Featuring the "new" line-up, but continues the great tradition of Southern Rock with the same style as in the DJB era. The band have grown and evolved and still sound great. Strongly recommended to any fan of Southern/Hard/Boogie Rock.


?Unlike the some reviewers, who seem to be living in a 1982 time-warp, I am a Molly Hatchet fan of 20 years, seen 'em, played the music and rate this album as their best yet. Like many healthy bands the music (and, in this case, line-up) has evolved and matured - retaining Southern Roots at it's heart whilst also developing a gutsy but polished rock sound for the 21st Century. I also say this acknowledging full well the important part every past band member has played in the Molly Hatchet story. If you have an open mind and are in the least bit interested in 'honest to goodness Rock n' Roll' give this album a try. Would you trust 'reviewers' who try to define Southern Rock in 11 words or admit to burying their head in a 1985 sandpit? Believe me - the album is fresh and awesome. Keep on Rockin' Molly!

Another killer CD from the "phoenix" like new version of Molly Hatchet. A mixture of hard rock, boogie and epics, this album is even better than it's GREAT predecessor "Devils Canyon" and that is no small feat. What "Hatchet" have done is to move from a southern boogie rock band to a Hard Rock band with a Southern Boogie flavor. That may sound like a subtle difference, but just one listen to either of the last 2 albums and you'll be slammed with some great HARD ROCK!! The key to this rejuvenated outfit is clearly Bobby Ingram. Assuming the role of band leader, Ingram not only plays lead guitar, but writes most of the tracks - and that is the best thing about this new version of Hatchet - the songs are GREAT. It's usually a very bad sign if none of the members of a group are original members. It usually signals sellout for $$$$, but NOT in this case. I'm sure true blue fans will disagree with me, but this gang is BETTER that the original.


Tracklist:

01. Mississippi Moon Dog
02. World Of Trouble
03. Silent Reign Of Heroes
04. Miss Saturday Night
05. Blue Thunder
06. Just Remember (You're The Only One)
07. Junk Yard Dawg
08. Dead And Gone (Redneck Song)
09. Saddle Tramp
10. Fall Of The Peacemakers (Unplugged)

Produced by Bobby Ingram. Engineered by Kalle Trapp.

- Phil McCormack: lead vocals, harmonica
- Bobby Ingram ? guitar, slide & acoustic guitars, vocals
- Bryan Bassett ? guitars, acoustics, vocals
- John Galvin ? keyboards
- Andy McKinney ? bass, vocals
- Mac Crawford ? drums, percussion, vocals, knee slapping
- Tim Donovan - additional keyboards & digital sampling