Out to Hunch

by Hasil Adkins

Out to Hunch cover art

Rescuing a bizarre catalog of 1950s and 1960s local 7-inch singles, 'Out to Hunch' introduced the unhinged, one-man-band genius of Hasil Adkins to a global audience. The compilation highlights his highly primitive, violently energetic approach to rockabilly, fueled by manic, often nonsensical vocal deliveries regarding severed heads and dancing. The release successfully canonized the Appalachian outsider as a massive, foundational influence on the modern psychobilly and garage-punk revivals.

Genres

  • Rockabilly
  • Proto-Punk
  • Garage Rock

Tracklist

  1. She Said
  2. No More Hot Dogs
  3. Ha Ha Cat Walk Baby
  4. Rockin' Robin
  5. Chicken Walk
  6. I'm Happy
  7. Can't Help It Blues
  8. We Got A Date
  9. High School Confidential
  10. Let Me Come In
  11. The Hunch
  12. Gee But I Love You
  13. Memphis
  14. Do It To Me Tonight
  15. Truly Ruly
  16. I Need Your Head (...This Ain't No Rock & Roll Show)