Honky Tonk Heroes

I like old country better than current. It was chill to listen to.

Name ist Programm. Slaps. 4/5

Not bad ! Some good songs

I liked moments of this but overall all, just not my kind of music I fear.

Such a sucker for this stuff

He’ll naaaaah

Fine

Short. Sweet. Honky Tonky

Stop giving me country albums. I won't be forced into enjoying this genre

This is my style!

Mawkish toss

I can get behind this album because of Waylon Jenning’s voice but the melodies are humdrum country and the lyrics…does everything need to start with ‘way down someplace’? Moderately better than the last stretch of albums so will give this a 2.

Dukes of Hazzard.

Some pretty fun Honky Tonk that's short enough that even if you don't like country it can't really bother you. I enjoyed it. 3.25* rounded down to 3*

Country que dá pra se sentir em um jornada a cavalo por estradas tortuosas e belas. Não é o country de andar em um caminhonete. QoA Adonis New.

Us old five and dimers miss you Hoss

good good country vibes

2 out of 5. It's meh for me, nothing that really stands out.

Po jednej nutce i od razu wiem, że mój cyrk odjechał i zostawił mnie w country-hajmoniko landzie na pastwę losu. Nie ma takiej siły, która sprawiłaby że się polubimy. Nigdy.

Reminded me of him. https://m.youtube.com/@GeezerDookey

Pre Listen: Never heard of this group, not the biggest fan of the Honky Tonk style though, personally. Album cover looks fun, bet the vibes in that moment were immaculate. Expecting country music that sounds alright, but somewhat generic. Notable Tracks: Ain't No God in Mexico - Least favorite song. Lots of abruptness to this one, weird abrupt lyrics, weird abrupt changes in tempo, and a weird abrupt end. Just weird. Post Listen: Expectations were dead on. Classic Country. Another one of these albums that isn't bad but just isn't really all that special. Sounds good, probably really good for Country lovers, but I'm just not that huge on the genre. I really liked the Bass player, he had some neat moments in some of the songs, otherwise played consistently. Main vocalist felt like a regional Johnny Cash, good voice on him. Other than the odd mentioned song, nothing stuck out as bad, but again, nothing really hooked me all that much. Album had a good length, at least. Woulda had a beer with you Waylon. Idk what all we'd have in common, but you got a decent band with ya, and that's reason enough. 3/5

This album has a redeeming feature: it's less than 28 minutes long. Maybe you have to be American to like this stuff. Corny as hell.

4.5

Great album! This is definitely one I wish I had gotten wind of a lot earlier given that all but one of the songs were either written or co-written by Billy Joe Shaver (he's on the cover second from the left). In fact at least three of the songs were released on Billy Joe's debut album *Old Five and Dimers Like Me* release the same year and one of if not my favorite album of his (though his 1993 *Tramp on Your Street* is also runs for that title) Up until this listen honestly the only album I've ever heard by him is his 1979 Greatest Hits. I never thought much to look further even though I do really enjoy that compilation. One thing I always loved about Jennings is that he definitely had more rock and roll in his palate, even more so than Willie and cash . Probably not as much as Bocephus, but it's definitely one that makes me take note every time I hear a Waylon Jennings album. I never fully dived on him and this really makes me want to at least explore his 70s era a bit more. (9.6) ★★★★½

I really like Waylon Jennings, and this is good outlaw country. 4 stars

I thought this was pretty good. Country not my main jam, but I thought it was pretty solid. "Omaha" was the standout for me. 3.5 stars.

Not his best work, that would be Dukes Of Hazzard theme but this is still pretty cool in places. Honky tonking down the high 3.5 highway.

yeehaw. it was pretty chill, good vibes. nothing really stands out though. 3.2/5.

Good old country music

Pleasant, but nothing that sparked my interest. I cannot see why it’s here.

3.5★/5 10.14.2026

Chalk this up as another album that, surprisingly, I enjoyed. I wasn't expecting much, and the intro to track 1 was doing nothing to calm my fears, but it suddenly kicked in after about 30 seconds, and then were off and running. I couldn't pick out a particular track above any others, they were all just very good toe-tappers - if you know what I mean. Would I seek it out again for subsequent listens? Probably not. Did I enjoy this run through though? Immensely. I've not had too many albums like this, so I'm a bit stuck on how to rate it. It's not close to a 5 star, but it's way better than most of the albums that got 3 stars off me. I guess it's a 4 star.

Not a big country guy, but enjoyed this way more than I thought I would.

Kinda like a warm blanket.

First class country music. The songs are well-chosen, the playing is clean and straightforward, and Waylon Jennings' heartfelt singing carries everything.

Through this project I actually realised that I enjoy listening to some country music. Idk, it is calming in a way

There really is no worse feeling on this site than enthusiastically pressing the "rate" button, hoping for something really good to pop up, only to get a fucking country album. Yeah, it's country. The very basic kind at that. Meaning this really does absolutely nothing for me. The violin is nice in the couple of tracks it's in.

i actually like this

Good but nothing special just average country album

I have listened to this album before and am well aware of the history of this album and the writer behind most of the songs, Billy Joe Shaver. Crazy story. The album is good, a classic if you must, but I find myself only listening to not many songs from the album. 1.) Honky Tonk Heroes: A classic. Has a good change-up. 2.) Old Five and Dimers (Like Me): I feel like all old country albums has to have the slide guitar on at least one song. This song always feels like that a song they would play in a divebar during the daytime on the weekday. 3.) Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me: Really leaning into the western sound with the harmonica and fiddle. 4.) Low Down Freedom: Was never a fan of the harmonica for a song about never settling down with someone else. 5.) Omaha: I have been to Omaha multiple times, I do not share the same sentiment. It's fine but not enough to yearn for. 6.) You Ask Me To: Good song to have in the background but nothing too notable. 7.) Ride Me Down Easy: Okay this has more of the sound for not settling down. Fine song but felt slow. 8.) Ain't No God In Mexico: One of the more interesting songs on the album. Has some good guitar melodies. Knowing about Waylon Jennings and Billy Joe Shaver, of course they dreamed about a place that they could not be caught by the police. 9.) Black Rose: Not going to touch this one. 10.) We Had It All: I felt like this would be a lackluster song without the symphony backing.

분위기는 꽤 나쁘지 않았지만 전체적으로 평범한 느낌이었다. The atmosphere wasn't bad at all, but overall, it felt rather ordinary.

Rate: 5/10.

Not my jam, but rather this than some glossy modern country pop. At least this has some soul to it.

It’s a quick little excursion to the country side of things. The length helps welcome it in without over staying its welcome

This is fine as far as it goes, and a 28-minute somewhat welcome reprieve after a Led Zeppelin double album.

Honky Tonk!

Surprisingly enjoyed this one. The incorporation of folk and rock made it better for sure. Points lost for Waylon only helping to write one song on this album. 3.5/5.0

a bit boring at times but enjoyable

This is what country music is supposed to be.

What an incredible country album. It sounds like I stopped by at a performance at the saloon in the wild wild west days. Incredible songs with an immaculate showing by Waylon and the band. If you don't like this, you might not have a soul

😃

He didnt really have the country drawl that generally goes with the genre. He actually had a fairly operatic tone sometimes. I listened it was on it played. Nothing of note

It's just old person music. I'm not great at judging it. The sort of thing grandads sit and tap their hands on the table to while making deedeedoo noises. Why do old men do that? They develop a little singing tic. Anyway, I'm pretty impartial.

Such a great bit of work. So many voices made this their sound, and it holds a special place for me because this sound was often playing in my home growing up. I love the open, stripped-down sound, the driving vocals, and the aggressive, blue-collar feel. Great work, Waylon.

Country's not my thing

I wanted to hate this more, but I don't know, the country was feeling good today Fave track: You Ask Me To

I don't suppose it's meant to be taken particularly seriously - but maybe that's the point. 3/5

Yikes

Fantastic

Authentic throwback country album.

I grew up listening to Waylon, so nothing new for me here. I enjoyed it.

**A good country album

Classic country as it should be. Hard to beat Waylon Jennings. I wonder how this sort of thing would go over with international listeners though.

this was so boring

It’s a fine listen, but nowhere near as good as Cash or Nelson. I just keep thinking to myself I’d rather hear one of those guys ice I’m listening to outlaw country. But again, absolutely nothing wrong with this and his voice has a cool quality to it.

Not a bad album. A fun country one. Clearly influential, just not the most exciting.

esto es lo más digerible que se puede poner el country, lo escuchas un domingo a la mañana tomando un cafe y entra espectacular. Me gustaron las armonizaciones, el ritmo suave pero a la vez movidito y el hecho de que no se hace pesado. 7,5/10

Not a huge country fan, but I really like this album. Jennings is a legend, and now I know why.

Can’t go wrong with classic outlaw country.

TL;DR: Serviceable outlaw country when it doesn't drop the tempo too low. BEFORE: I'm not familiar with Waylon Jennings beyond growing up with The Dukes of Hazzard like most 80s kids, but I much prefer outlaw country to bullshit modern pop-country and he was one of The Highwaymen so I'm looking forward to this. Also respect for this being under 30 minutes. AFTER: Grabbed me right off the and but then immediately let go with a pair of tracks that as engaging as a tax seminar. HIGHLIGHTS: The acoustic-electric change up on Honky Tonk Heroes is good and it might be the best song on the album although Black Rose runs it close. Low Down Freedom, Ain't No God In Mexico and Black Rose are upbeat and engaging enough. I liked the interplay between the lead guitar and pedal steel on You Ask Me To. Unlike the other slow songs, We Had It All is a decent ballad with a stirring string arrangement which sounds like it came from another album. LOWLIGHTS: The slower songs here are mostly hard work, even at 3 minutes long. Old Five and Dimers Like Me, Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me and Ride Me Down Easy are all the same turgid, ponderous song, as far as I can gather. Even the highlights are middling at best. VERDICT: 2 stars. 3 for the good stuff and minus one for the boring crap. An album this short shouldn't have filler.

"Outlaw country" at its finest.

A bit lopsided, but a great album nonetheless.

Truthfully, it is isn't my style in the slightest, thought it isn't an unpleasant listen. Sonically it does fine for background music. Apparently this album was important for the "Outlaw" subgenre of country music, and I can see it in some of the songs, namely my favorite track. Favorite Song: Ain't No God In Mexico Score: 74/100

Reminds me of Johny Cash, just more country (but not overly twangy). The songs are nice and short (2-3 min). Decent album.

There’s a universe where I like country music more, and in that universe I like Waylon Jennings a lot.

Not bad - definite Johnny Cash vibes at times - but goes a bit caterwaul-y in places in a way that seemed a bit funny vs dramatic (Omaha, the last song.)

Honky tonk.

decent 70s country

it's aight, i like the guitar, it's giving bob dylan, i think outlaw country is yet to grow on me. maybe i'll give it another shot later

Besides the Dukes of Hazard song, I'm not sure I've heard Waylon Jennings before (though I've heard his name for sure). I like the sound of this album, and it's great old-style country.

Great country album, nothing special stood out to me, but the album is awesome. I love it, solid 4 stars

53/100. Outlaw with honky tonk. Seems like an odd combination, but at times it’s decent. Outlaw is a hit or miss genre for me. The same goes for honky tonk. Honky tonk is my least favorite term used in songs. I don’t know why, but it has been for a long time. It kind of revived honky tonk as a genre for a short period after its release, but for me this is a very middle of the road album.

Absolutely loved it. outlaw country at its finest.

Boring kind of country but I like his voice

A vibe! Rating: 3

Am I crazy or do all the songs fade out just when they start to get good? Are we allergic to a bit of jamming?

Wasn’t expecting to enjoy as much as I did! Inspired country listening for the rest of my day

Vibes

The best part of this album is the song lengths. The longest song is 3:36, but all of them land right around the golden mean: the perfect song length of three minutes, 30 seconds. The average length of a Billboard top 100 song is three minutes, 30 seconds. Jesus lived to 33 years old. Islamic prayer beads are frequently grouped in sets of 33 for use during remembrance of God prayers. The 33rd degree is the highest honorary degree in Freemasonry. A typical human spine contains 33 vertebrae. 33 is one of the "magic numbers" for nuclear shell closure in protons or neutrons. At the end of the first season of Glow, Alison Brie’s character wanted the hero of the story arc to win the final match. But Marc Maron’s character was an old hand at showbiz and told her no, you always want to leave the audience wanting more. Whether that’s art or commerce, I don’t know, but I know for damn sure that it’s effective. Sensitive artists want to tell all of their truth in their art and fully express themselves. But that’s artist-focused art. Audience-focused artists know it’s not about them. It’s about the kid putting a dime in the jukebox. And if you leave that kid wanting more then they are going to put in another one. Artists who understand this end up working for decades rather than burning out after six albums. They also rarely make great albums because they are too formulaic. Who is better? I don’t know. What I do know is that at the end of every song on this album I was excited to hear the next one, even if I don’t think the album is any major achievement as a single work.

Was dreading this one, but thankfully it leans more toward Hank Williams country than Hank Williams Jr or modern country. I think it's a 3.5 for me, but bumping.

This is #day759 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… oh well, another country record. Honestly, I'm tired of this kind of music and its abundance on the list, regardless of the subgenre, be it outlaw or whatever. "We Had It All" is a lovely, poignant tune, though. This is a 2 out of 5. Looking forward to #day760.

Indeed it’s honky and it’s tonky. Exactly what it’d expect from a Waylon Jennings record. I liked it.

bad and poopy

This album confirmed my suspicion that country music is not for me

i do enjoy listening to music like this, makes me wanna dance. we had it all made me think of my ex in a dramatic unrealistic way.. it also made me think of "carolina on my mind"

Good songs, good music, good times

Fine

finally, some proper country & western funny that the big callout song on the cover is only mid per spotify streams 💥honky tonk heroes 💥ain't no god in mexico 💥black rose

ganz nett

Incredible