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"Wild, Free & Reckless"

Wayne Hancock

The casual listener might hear Wild, Free & Reckless and think that The Complete Hank Williams wasn't complete after all. Then again, when one wears his influences as proudly as Wayne Hancock , originality is not necessarily a virtue.Hancock's third album, like its predecessors, was recorded the old-fashioned way--live in the studio--and while the rough-and-ready, distinctly retro guitar-and-steel-guitar sound wouldn't flatter some performers, it's a natural for "Wayne the Train," his nasal twang, and his crack backing band. Thanks to their customarily relentless tour schedule, they are once again razor-sharp. --Anders Smith-Lindall

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Wild, Free & Reckless 1999

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Reviewer: uncle redeye from morrison bluff, ar
There is a quality to Hancock's music that is difficult to describe. The restless feel of the southwest, the precision of the music, making it hard to believe that it was recorded live in studio; yet understanding that it was the only way it could sound so perfect. Someday Hancock will be recognized as the genius he is. Wild, Free & Reckless is his best effort, but his first and second were also in a class by themselves. You've got to here Wayne Hancock.

Reviewer: Kevin Bentz from Eugene, Oregon.
I used to live in Austin and had the pleasure of seeing Wayne and his band many times at a little joint called Jovita's. He did it then and he continues to do it on his third release. For anyone who loves country music or simply can feel the passion someone has for what they do, this disc is a bullseye! Thanks Wayne