How HARDY Hacked the Bro Country Code

[@GradySmith]

When I found myself tearing up at a song called TRUCK, I knew something weird was happening in my brain, and I knew I needed to make a video about Hardy and this album that I wasn't expecting to like, but one that really captivated me.

[@cletust.darrell8363]

Can you make a video on Charlie Stout? He's a great songwriter and his lyrics are very intelligent

[@GradySmith]

Charlie is my bud!

[@summerkees7858]

it’s the fact that i teared up over TRUCK too lmaoo. i thought i was weird

[@cletust.darrell8363]

@@GradySmithThat's pretty badass...Dust and Wind was an amazing album. His new single was a big change in sound though, and I ain't really sure how I feel about it..either way, it would make a good video

[@fosterbaird9485]

How about broke boy

[@willchapman._]

Imagine if Hardy and Brad Paisley wrote a song together. That would be the most clever song of all time just sayin.

[@ryannull4567]

In my opinion Brad paisley best album is 5 gear but that would be cool to see

[@willchapman._]

Ryan Null that’s my favorite paisley album as well

[@ryannull4567]

@@willchapman._ I'm just a guy

[@MrVibes-tj3ie]

@@ryannull4567 My favourite album from him too. Close second is Part II though

[@lukejones5327]

That definitely should happen!

[@daletumlin3729]

I don’t always drink 15 Natural’s and listen to Hardy but when I do the neighbors listen too

[@ppvfd121]

Dale Tumlin my man 👊🏻

[@aea061569]

Lmao!! 😂😂😂 that is truly funny!!

[@thereddeath12]

This comment is money.

[@cashcropquilts]

I’ve been listening to this one off and on for the last few days. Too loud for quilting but perfect for driving.

[@GradySmith]

I love that you listened while quilting.

[@elijahkrause3608]

His most underrated songs are the stuff he did before Rednecker. 4x4, and Signed Sober You are ELITE.

[@MuzikkJunkiee]

His EPs kill this album, not doubt!

[@addywagner9783]

4x4 is awesome

[@pjstryke3254]

Yes

[@mallorys728]

Yesssss

[@Thebigperson797]

Unapologetically country as hell is my favorite as well!! All great songs though, awesome review as always Grady :)

[@thomasharrison5338]

I've seen Hardy live once before, and he definitely has more range than most people think. He performed God's Country and man those vocals were unreal

[@JMunn55]

he's wicked, I like that he sings that one in particular. Way better than Blake

[@tylerlican30]

I Can can agree with that for sure

[@DG-hm1on]

After watching your review, decided to give A Rock a listen to. Wow, thoroughly impressed. I'm a Isbell, Childers kind of guy who hates bro country, but this was surprisingly fresh and fun. Went back to listen to your review and you put it well with the idea that it's simple terms used in unique ways. Keep up the good work.

[@GradySmith]

Rock on!

[@rarehunter308]

Anyone else jamming out to BOOTS on repeat?

[@kyles9320]

Hell yeah that's a jam

[@ryanvoss9862]

It is even better live

[@aldophogasperi6528]

NASHVILLE BOOTS

[@mattcowboy99]

On Repeat!

[@MuzikkJunkiee]

Best Jam on the album!!

[@julianw3331]

Hardy is filling the same “country-rock” niche that Jason Aldean filled back in 2005-2012, but more clever and lighthearted, lyrically.

[@benjamina1560]

Damn you might have nailed his sound. The songwriting is better, wittier, and with Joey Moi producing, the country-rock blend works perfectly for him.

[@Ulfstigandr]

Still love Aldeans early stuff. Just recently started listenin to Hardy. You aint lyin with this.

[@obi7304]

I’ve been hesitant with HARDY when he first released his two EP’s but after HIXTAPE I became a big big fan, especially with his songwriting credits. I’m also heavily invested in A ROCK! He’s bro country, but he makes it actually work and entertaining to the ear.

[@joe56794]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@kyleeharvey612]

I got a Hardee’s ad before this video lol

[@christaker8953]

That's the one I'd rather waste $ on than this dude.

[@Awesomoso]

@@christaker8953 oof, I'm assuming the dude is Hardy?

[@jackolinhopkins7749]

I love how excited you get about imagery...my fav part of country music is how they tell such vivid stories with clever words and beautiful and interesting imagery and I love your commentary :)

[@johnpohlson1152]

20 year old guy here. HARDY is my favorite artist in country music by far. Heard him as an opener for Morgan Wallen in Clearwater, NE in summer 2019, and fell in love with his song writing and his delivery. I feel like I am exactly the stereotypical HARDY fan that Grady Smith mentioned, and I’m damn proud of it! Rock on HARDY!

[@deemkn]

Loved this album and i’ll be at the virtual concert for it on wednesday! Give Heaven Some Hell hits home so hard after losing a friend this year. I Hope You Hate Your Hometown has been such a jam for me!!

[@benjamina1560]

Give Heaven Some Hell would be huge if radio played it. The bridge on Hate Your Hometown might be my favorite moment on the album; you can really hear the emotion in his voice during that part 👌

[@Akbrwn]

HARDY'S MUSIC TELLS A STORY JUST LIKE OLD COUNTRY.......... but it is lyrically meaningful just like Eric Church's music

[@timothyjohnson4028]

THIS

[@addywagner9783]

Yes

[@tylertimmons5085]

I was nervous because I’ve been on hardy for the last 2 years but it’s so good and true to him. Finally blowing up I’m so happy for him

[@rogerailiff4941]

Hardy will save country music. His lyrics are so relatable. He definitely has a way with words and a great voice as well. "Rock" is a great album!

[@FishermanJoel]

I checked out Give heaven some hell because of one of your previous videos which led me to download this album Friday and my oh my. I was blown away by HARDYs songwriting. Great video Grady I’m glad you share some of the same feelings I have about these songs!!! Thought I was going crazy because none of my friends are picking up on this

[@thereddeath12]

Bro I just subbed. You nailed it in this video. Hardy's stuff is so geniune, so authentic, and it hits exactly where it's meant to. I'm absolutely obsessed with A ROCK and the beauty of the lyrics. I also appreciate the metal influence which is pretty dang unique to Hardy.

[@chrisdorris5496]

I’m sad that there’s no Pardi Hardy reference in this video.

[@GradySmith]

I do say it! But when I went to go get a pic of Pardi, and I was just so damn tired of editing and wanted to upload.

[@Dbeaves2493]

He did say it

[@francoisa5656]

@@Dbeaves2493 I was looking for that, too

[@66fordrat]

I saw hardy live and jon pardi at the same place within a month and hardy has a more crisp delivery in concert and he spend literally 2 hours after the show signing autographs hardy is genuinely a down to earth dude.

[@Cohhor]

“Boyfriend” is going to be alll over the radio in a few weeks

[@mikestewart3670]

Very good breakdown of an awesome album. Give Heaven Some Hell is a really good song. Love the visuals throughout the lyrics.

[@jjolla19]

You're so wholesome, Grady And genuine

[@henrysoprano7]

this is probably your best video Grady, you basically made a whole analysis on bro country and the industry and still reviewed an album talking about it's artist's current impact. really liked it

[@darrenballweg2771]

Grady you should make a video of the 10 greatest displays of songwriting in country music history

[@austinbdn11]

After losing two friends in a car accident summer of 19 last year and her expressing rednecker to be her favorite when she heard it, a couple months before the accident, and the album a rock coming out this year with songs like (give heaven some hell) and (truck) i can say hardy as find a special place in my heart.

[@ethantuckermusic7546]

No offense but if you cried listening to truck you were ✨h a m m e r e d✨

[@GradySmith]

I'm not gonna say I wasn't drinking lol

[@baileystockton7199]

Grady Smith everything you said about truck is 100% to a tee that I thought when I heard it too

[@johnhughes8092]

Honestly I was shocked by how much I loved this new album, I hope he takes this and runs with it

[@lindsayhickman9604]

I listen to a ton of country music...most of which you recommend or introduce me to and I have to say I LOVE this album. Maybe I like it for the lyrics, because I have a degree in writing, or just the clever wordplay...but I adore his tone in the music and that he isn't just wanting to get a random girl drunk or whatever. I also love the traditional storytelling like in Rock, and Given Heaven Some Hell...they take these tropes of life and make them so relatable, yet unique. Love the channel Grady!

[@jessimorans4872]

I’ve been hooked on Hardy since his Where to Find Me EP. All She Left Was Me is hilarious and Signed, Sober You just breaks my heart.

[@barnkitten72]

Love that you can ramble on and on about Hardy like I do. Seriously can't stop talking about it or listening to this album. Lyrically breathtaking!

[@melize]

I'd love to see you record the first listen, those amazing moments before you've had a chance to really critically think through the songs (which I enjoy listening to your deeper thoughts also). But there's something amazing about watching those first moments of discovery and reaction. 🥰, Love all your stuff man.

[@GradySmith]

I used to do that more but copyright issues started to make it almost impossible. (Cuz you can't play more than a few seconds of a song without getting demonetized.) And also I tend to listen to stuff in my car or on walks, but I know what you mean!!

[@jimmyflores5976]

First time I HEARD truck I was in my truck... that shit slapped so hard I replayed it about 10 times on the drive home 😂

[@noahwillmer4408]

I think I'll always love Hardy's music. I've liked his work as a while so far, but when he released Give Heaven some Hell, I didn't relate or click with that song at first. But not even a week and a half after he released that song, I love a coworker and friend and that song has been on replay since, and it's really helped me cope with death, something I haven't really had exposure with in 10 years. So shouts out Hardy! And Grady, we love ya brother

[@corycarpenter5199]

I like that term. "Mainstream koe wetzel"

[@emilywolf9024]

I never realized other people had the same appreciation for clever word play in song lyrics until I started watching your videos and you really made me pay attention to Hardy for that reason. So often I find a song that really catches my attention and I'm not that surprised later to find out that Hardy wrote it. It's not really my sound but I enjoy listening to something that actually has some thought put into the words and their meanings.

[@isabellastein2934]

I LOVE the song unapologetically country because it relates to anyone and everyone in country culture. I love the line “my trucks where my money goes” because I know of so many people who have a tiny trailer and an 80,000 dollar truck and I found it super funny. And his music has a lot of lines like this in a lot of his songs. His lines in his songs are clever, relatable to southern culture, refreshing, and funny.

[@songnotes]

16:05 "if I have the aux" = 🥇

[@gemmafazio5775]

I was so hoping you would review this btw and I’m so glad you loved it

[@dddd5706]

This is a great driving album. Got on the highway with the truck time just flew by with this album. Loved it.

[@katyp.4615]

I listened to HATE YOUR HOMETOWN 3 times in complete confusion about why I liked it so much...”hacking bro country” is the perfect description of what he did. This is a great video Grady!

[@liannekrogstad2925]

was i the only one who was amazed by the lyrics in this album? he seriously is such a great songwriter

[@joekraus7080]

Grady, I've followed your work for almost 2 years now and I'm glad I discovered you on here. You've continued to raise the bar and have introduced me to so many new artists and fresh perspectives on the ones I had already liked. Your channel has brought quality entertainment to myself and probably a lot of others on here through this pandemic. It would be cool to collaborate somehow in the near future, one writer to another. Keep up the great work and keep country drivin' on!

[@emilydewenter6308]

this guy can write a HOOK! i'm just going to go out on a limb that hardy will have a max martin or taylor swift type career within country music (from a songwriting standpoint). very few people have the sensibility for good hooks like he does. i completely agree that his voice is phenomenal. he has the rebel spirit attitude of morgan wallen but also toes the line between confidence and humility in the most natural way. i know that he went to school for songwriting (which is badass IMO) -- it really shows in the way he can carry a concept to the finish line. that's the biggest difference between him and other mainstream artists. he knows tricks of the trade like someone with years in the industry. no one could mash-up the country AF lyrics of boots with the over the top rock flair without a strong vision. someone creating that type of song isn't afraid to lean into uncharted territory which is SO cool for an artist in one of the most risk averse genres. i agree that sometimes the production can feel heavy handed, but IMO this album is so cohesive and well done. i wish him all the success in the world. can't wait to see him on tour next year (hopefully) i'd die if him and morgan did a big tour together

[@benjamina1560]

Wow it’s like you and I have the same brain haha. Well said! The album is bold in that he set out to create a particular vibe and knocked it out of the park for the most part. Felt like I was in high school again with how excited some of the songs like “Broke Boy” and “Hate Your Hometown” made me feel. I know he’s a great songwriter but man I also like how he put some of his best material on this, so curious to see what he does next.

[@mattwatsonguitar]

Totally agreed that while these songs *sound* like bro-Country, Hardy comes across genuine and honest in his writing. That’s all I’m looking for. Plus the LOUD ASS guitars and drums? YES. Joey Moi’s drum production will always get the nod from me, but the guitars here are doing something we haven’t heard on radio country for a while. We’re getting riffage over breakdowns and even in choruses (“BOOTS” has some killer chug sections and half-time moments, and the choruses in “SO CLOSE” have great guitar lines that we don’t see a lot). I think mainstream radio country tends to smash our faces with the vocal mix, and understandably so, but we get a lot of cool guitar work happening in the album that isn’t forced to sit way back in the mix like it usually is. This is my favorite country album of 2020 so far!

[@emilynicole9278]

i so love your commentary grady! when something’s good, it’s good for sure; it would be so lame to walk around with your nose up to mainstream music simply bc it’s mainstream. good video as always, man:)

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

I absolutely get what you’re saying about the song TRUCK. There is just this sort of reverence in that just made me, a city slicker Bronx represent, sit back in awe and go, “I get it.” What the song God’s Country did for me with southern pride in general, this song did with people having pride for their truck

[@XandyMusic]

10 out of 10 video Grady. I love your attention to lyrics and Appreciation to beautiful artistry.

[@gemmafazio5775]

42 year old Aussie female Love this album!!! Clever song writing, rock vibe, love it in the car, makes you feel good and also think and feel. So close really spoke to me but they are all so clever, like you said basic themes done differently, they become an interesting story you can relate to. Hardy and Morgan Wallen are leading the way.

[@JoseMendoza-kv2ph]

Didn't have any idea who hardy was but hearing you speak so well on him.. ill be checking it out.. so far listening to truck and im hooked

[@quentinwade5531]

Hey Grady, another great video.

[@rainapederson5426]

I like how you analyze these songs! I’ve really been appreciating his lyrics too! Don’t feel like any country artist is putting out anything comparable to Hardy right now and I’ve had his songs on repeat. You said you don’t know if females are rocking out to Hardy but I am! One part of your analysis that I don’t think you have right is in the song “Hate Your Hometown”. I don’t think he’s singing about a girl just going to visit her hometown. I think it’s a girl thinking about moving back to her hometown because she can’t take living in a bigger city any longer. I get this impression from the lyrics right in the beginning, “this city’s breaking you down” and “you gotta go where you gotta go, you gotta do what you gotta do.” Personally coming from a small town, I think there’s a lot of people that can’t wait to get out and move to a bigger city. And a lot of country songs talk about this. Morgan Wallen’s song “More than my hometown” is a recent example with the lyrics that say, “your bright lights called, and I don’t blame you for picking up your big dream bags...” This scenario about leaving your little country hometown is sang a lot about in country music, but Hardy is doing the opposite and referencing someone that wants to go back to their hometown. Also, every single truck scenario that Hardy talks about in truck is 100 true, spot on, I’ve personally experienced many of these with guys and their trucks .

[@ThomShepherd]

I am bingeing on Hardy - this guy is awesome! I've had over 100 songs recorded by other artists and this dude makes me wanna write.

[@robbiethomas2810]

This is spot on! I loved HIXTAPE, but it was such a guilty pleasure. When A Rock came out I didn’t want to like it but I kept it on repeat! You articulated the problem with Bro County so well. It just feels empty and fake, but this feels real and sincere. Even if it is a similar style.

[@RareBishop]

with him also being from Mississippi like me, I am super glad he's doing well and that people are enjoying his music and album. I hope he continues to do well for years to come!

[@thecryptotengu]

33 and his music and style resonates with me . Eric Church and Hardy two my favorites.

[@tierneylogan5943]

I started watching the video to A Rock thinking “so cheesy” and at the end I was like “whoa... so profound.” lol

[@JMunn55]

Right?! I did a 180 on my opinion throughout the song, so clever. I'm huge on repetitive lyrics, but there's sick riffage at the end that keeps it interesting

[@ashleymcleod6523]

Grady, I am 41 and absolutely love Hardy. I have been a fan for a very long time. He has done such a great job with technically his first full length album. This has been on repeat since it was released.

[@benday8389]

I love Hardy. One of my favorite artists. He’s just got a great songwriter vibe and his storytelling.

[@bren4020]

5:55 as soon as I heard that line my whole perception off that song changed. It instantly became one of my favorites, and it makes me want to crank it up whenever it gets to that line. 12:25 in my opinion the loudness that can drown out the lyrics makes for a different listening experience depending on if you listen closely or not. Personally I enjoy that about it, but I get if it's a deal breaker for people. Side note, is releasing a mainstream song called "Unapologetically Country As Hell" not a very unapologetically country as hell thing to do?

[@ZipperBoxFilms]

Hardy is so underrated! I’m glad he is finally getting the attention he deserves! Hoping to see a #1 in the near future for him!

[@MrLucas82297]

The line "Cause last night I drank that bar out of bottom shelf" tells you so much in such a throw away line to most

[@caitlynstine9030]

dude i was waitingggg for this

[@mdalleo1993]

I’ll be honest, I haven’t really listened to the whole album. But, on purpose. When ONE BEER first came out, I wasn’t a fan. His look wasn’t something I understood (poor judgment on my part) and an album named HIXTAPE made me nearly run. He also had REDNECKER and that seemed a bit more bro than I wanted. I finally gave ONE BEER a real listen and fell in love with his writing. I love the line “felt like the end of the world, now the world don’t spin without him”. So, I started exploring. BOOTS was my second find (because I love my boots) and it was an instant repeat. Since then, I’ve had his music on constantly. Genuinely cannot stop listening.

[@JDHeller0909]

Listened all the way through a couple of times and it is solid top to bottom. Ain't a Bad Day is as fresh of a take as there is in country music now. Give Heaven Some Hell and Truck are unique and easy to sing along with. So Close is my favorite, almost sounds like the rock band Hinder (with their first lead singer). Overall a great album. And Hardy is a great guy, super honest with himself. Been a fan for awhile, just glad to see him getting his respect. Great video too

[@eknutson89]

A Rock is definitely an album you need to listen to a couple times to appreciate. The first listen I wasn't sold, second time around I started coming around to some of songs and on my third listen I was actually paying more attention to the words. Overall it is a very interesting album and I really can't wait to see if anyone the songs get remixed or anything. P.S. Have you listened to Morgan Wallen's new version of Heartless?

[@ltm277]

As a european city slicker who dips his toes in country, Hardy is the first that I can get my friends to listen to and not get yelled at to take it off. Subscribing so I do't miss how you react to Mockingbird and Crow album, being blown away by all singles that have been releasesd so far for it.

[@brokenlavalight]

Honestly, might be my favorite album of the year alongside Glad You Made It by Joshua Ray Walker, at least so far

[@Cdyoung15]

I feel like “I hope you hate your hometown” is the yang to the ying in Morgan Wallen’s “More than my hometown”, which Hardy co-wrote

[@envisionvlog8843]

Perfect video! I loved it! I cannot wait to check out the album!

[@MrG1NG4N1NJ4]

Was briefly touched about in the video, but maybe the most impressive thing is how the whole album is so “dumb” in that bro country way, yet also so real in a way that each song could effect different people in each way. Aint A Bad Day hit me hard

[@mjg9650]

HARDY is a great find for me. Seen him twice live 2021 and have tickets for 2022 as well. His talented songwriting is refreshing and FUN.

[@jacobaxton6353]

I think Ain't A Bad day is the standout. A lot of the breakup songs- yes, thats what it is- you see now are preaching this idea of "I don't deserve this" or "I'm better off now," which is a feeling nobody has. Ain't a bad day encapsulates the general dread of "I royally screwed up, and whatever happens, happens." Everyone gets that feeling, and I think it goes back to the authenticity of the album.

[@jaredcullop70]

100% agree. I have cried in that one multiple times from times I've hurt my wife with my words. I asked her to listen to it closely, and before pushing play, told her "Baby, this song is about remorse."

[@mstafettamalice]

Been waiting for you to release a video on this!

[@TrailMuffin]

I think I've listened to TRUCK at least 500 times now, lol. It's awesome! The whole album is awesome! I can't believe he doesn't have more fans. I wish the radio stations would play his songs, they just play the same 5 songs over and over, at least in my area they do.

[@clarkfaus]

Love this album! Gotta b a contender for album of the year! Love how hard rocking it is on some songs yet somehow spiritual on songs like Give Heaven Some Hell...i think Hardy is an absolutely phenomenal song writer...my opinion of this album? Freaking awesome

[@elijahmartini732]

I’ve been hesitant to dive into his stuff, but I’ll have to check it out

[@JoshTucker26]

I grew up country! I went away from from it as I got older. Hardy has brought me back to my roots. My son is really into country and he never knew that I know all the older stuff.

[@evantufvesson4969]

Hardy does a great job at writing for very specific life events that resonate so well

[@Hawnconservative83]

Been listening to this album on repeat all weekend...new fav for my weekend work mix. It’s perfect for when I’m at my third job of the week where I pick up Macadamia nuts for 10 to 12 hours on my hands and knees and needs music to keep you up and motivated.

[@GradySmith]

I'm sorry you have a THIRD job that involves picking up macadamia nuts off your knees?!?!?

[@Hawnconservative83]

Grady Smith yep...Monday through Friday I work 8 hours as a custodian at our local high school, then on Saturday I clean a private home for 6 hours and lastly on Sundays I pick up Macadamia nuts for 10 to 12 hours on my hands and knees...it’s blown all into rows, blowing all the leaves away leaving the nuts in nice rows for us to then go and sort the bad from the good to pick up...which is why when you go to the store to buy Mac Nuts they aren’t that cheap even here in Hawaii where it’s locally grown it’s still a bit expensive but at least affordable to be a item you buy as a treat once an awhile or for the holidays. It’s hard work but compared to my other jobs it’s actually quite relaxing. Getting to be outside in the peace and quiet with just some country music playing in the background is a great way to decompress from the stressful week and prepare for the coming one😎

[@charliechristian1097]

YES finally the hardy video we need to hear. Hardy is incredible dude he has charted so many songs

[@charliechristian1097]

All summer I would ride my bicycle through the kettle moraine hills in wisconsin blasting hixtape in my headphones. Yeah I'm from the south, southeastern wisconsin... We hunt deer, fish creeks and lakes, ride back roads and work hard.

[@TheMorgamen]

Such an amazing album! Very well said Grady!

[@benjamina1560]

One of the better mainstream country debuts I’ve ever heard. Dude knew exactly what he wanted to say and how the album should sound sonically and he delivered on every track. There’s really no filler on here, and it flows really well. Very refreshing listen; not to mention this album rocks like the biggest rock hits from the 90s/2000s. Joey Moi was right at home with this project

[@NathanShoemaker]

Dude yes, seriously this is a great album and resurrected some thoughts I had about this style!

[@nathanhansen1846]

I LOVE his new album. Unapologetically Country is going to be a lot of fun to sing at concerts

[@IceRex]

I think the overly-percussive style was a perfect mix. It’s his way of mixing a hard rock/metal feel to country, just like travis tritt mixed southern rock with country. Boots and Aint a Bad Day are great songs with the double kick pedal.

[@bgriff0405]

I litterally added the whole album to my playlist it was so good 😂

[@Joe71Walker]

I can confirm that this album sounds best turned all the way up while driving in the truck.

[@jeffconrod9119]

In the past I would typically listen to country mainly when I was boating/fishing. One night Amazon Music thought I would like the song "All she left was me" by someone I had never heard of. This was long before Rednecker hit the radio. I was hooked from that moment and searched every song of Hardy's I could find and at that point I thought "Signed Sober You" was the most clever and best written song I have heard from all genres. From that one listen that night I have been one of his biggest flag waving fans and he has continued to blow me away with his blistering pace he has been able to write songs that are so clever and deep that have changed my views on country music. All I can say is Hardy keeps Running the Damn Ball!!!

[@wilsonturner3481]

Hardy made me a believer in music that sounded, well...like this

[@lindsay8633]

There isn’t a single hardy track I don’t love. He is so talented

[@TotalProBro]

I’m 5:50 in and I can already say this is a very good analysis of this album.

[@littletube5000]

Grady, I’m sorry I can’t finish the video; I gotta go listen to this album on repeat but I’m sure the rest of the videos great.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

I have no problem with a rock heavy production if there is substance to the lyrics. Hell, I come from a rock and metal background. If it’s good, it’s good

[@benjamina1560]

The rock production complements him pretty well imo. I grew up on 90s/2000s alternative bands so I was loving some of the catchy guitar riffs combined with the storytelling. Just solid songs all around on this album

[@chrisazylum6624]

Rednecker was my first song by him! I listened to his debut album and I liked it! Can't wait for Hixtape Vol. 2!

[@CBJ2007]

The best line on the album is on A Rock. “And one day your breath cost life itself Your book gets hung on Heaven’s shelf They say a few words like it’s a damn shame”

[@Notjay95]

I’ve never considered myself a bro country fan, more of a hater actually, but I cannot stop listening to a rock. Hardy has some awesome lyric writing abilities. He has so many lines on the album that just resonate and make you vividly imagine what he’s referring too or associate your own memories. To add, as a testament to his amazing lyrical imagery, I am generally terrible at remembering lyrics to songs but when I pay attention to what he’s saying when I listen, I have been able to memorize a lot of the lyrics in this album after just a couple days of listening.

[@WillowWasp]

Hardy is so awesome. Rednecker is one of my favourite songs ever. he's musically talented and has this great sense of humor that really is a lot of fun, very sing-alongable