''Damn Right, Rebel Proud'' is the fourth studio album released by American

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Hank Williams III Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique fusion of traditional country music, rockabilly, heavy metal and punk rock. He was the ...

. It was released on October 21, 2008. The album was released in two separate versions, one being a censored release for major retailers, the other is uncensored (AKA the

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version). The album was released through

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label. This is Hank III’s most successful album to date.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that despite coming across as "one-note" with repetitive imagery and posturing, he praised the album for continuing the '' Straight to Hell'' formula by fusing country music conventions within a metal and art-punk context, concluding that: "''Damn Right Rebel Proud'' seethes with an energy and a perspective that's too often lacking today, and it reaffirms that it's far more than just his name that makes Williams one of the genre's most vital artists." ''

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'' contributor Julie Thanki was critical of Hank's lack of "artistic growth" and covering familiar territory throughout the record but praised him for being passionate and profound when delivering the material, singling out "P.F.F." and "3 Shades of Black" as highlights, concluding that: "If you're angry, brokenhearted, under the influence of various substances, screwed over by both your woman and The Man, and you just spilled whiskey on your favorite

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t-shirt, ''Damn Right Rebel Proud'' is very possibly your perfect soundtrack."

Track listing

All songs written by Hank Williams III except where noted.

Personnel

– acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, vocals, instrumentation *

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– stand-up bass * Chris Carmichael – fiddle *Charlie Cushman – banjo *Andy Gibson – Dobro *Donnie Herron – fiddle *

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– electric guitar *

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– acoustic guitar, Dobro *Adam McOwen – fiddle, accordion *Shawn McWilliams – drums *Gary Sommers – fiddle *

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– mandolin, electric guitar *Bob Wayne – bass, guitar, vocals

Technical personnel

*Hank Williams III – engineer *Jim Lightman – engineer *Keith Neltner – design, illustrations *Jennifer Tzar – photography *Taylor Norrell – Brewmaster

Chart positions

References

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