Texas punkabilly
On its ReverbNation page, Hotrod Hillbillies is described as Texas punkabilly-cowpunk. Well, loyal reader, if that doesn’t sound like a band for Incognito, I don’t know what does. I’d say it’s a pretty good description too. This band ranges from the honky-tonk sounds of “My 3 Wives” to the fueled-up psychobilly drag racing tune “You Wanna Race.”
The first song I heard is the honky-tonk gem “My 3 Wives.” No, it’s not a song advocating polygamy. In this song, Xavier Ortiz sings about how he each of his three former wives. The best line in this is about his second wife: “She’s a little bit bi, but a whole lot of polar.” At the end of the song, we find out that now it’s just him and his dog and he seems a whole lot happier that way.
“Skulls” is an interesting cover of a Misfits song. This version seems like it was influenced equally by Hasil Adkins and Frantic Flintstones. Like I said. It’s interesting.
There is not a whole lot of subtlety with this band, but when have we ever been interested in subtlety here at Incognito HQ. This is revved-up punkabilly about chicks, having a good time (especially after probation is over), and cars. If you like The Meteors or Reverend Horton Heat, Hotrod Hillbillies will fit right into your collection.
Thanks for the support…FYI “Skulls” is a cover done Country by the Misfits
Duly noted. I think the comparisons still work.