★★★★★
The idea of watching a slightly middle-aged Southern rock band play outdoors on a dull afternoon in Germany may not have a massive amount of appeal, but it's easy to see why Made In Germany thought this show worth releasing. Having put five years of management problems behind them, Molly Hatchet were somewhat in the doldrums in 1996, with a new vocalist (Phil McCormack) and new album ready to release. As it turned out, Devil's Canyon was their most critically acclaimed release in years...
- recordcollectormag.com
2013-05-24
★★★★★
Molly Hatchet's 1978 debut is one of the defining albums of Southern rock, setting out the band's stall at the heavier, Black Oak Arkansas-end of the spectrum, rather than the more laidback Allman Brothers' style. At the same time, it's a slightly peculiar record. Despite the heroic barbarian pictured on Frank Frazetta's front sleeve painting and Danny Joe Brown's somewhat macho vocal style, the music itself is surprisingly delicate and nimble soft/hard rock...
- recordcollectormag.com
2013-04-02
★★★★★
It is debatable whether the Greatest Hits II title is really justified in the UK, where Southern rockers Molly Hatchet have never really had any hits to speak of. It's a generous package, though. Disc One is a selection of the band's best material from the 90s onwards, while Disc Two is essentially "greatest hits live". In Southern rock terms, Molly Hatchet are at the musically aggressive, chauvinistically Southern end of the spectrum...
- www.recordcollectormag.com
2011-08-15
★★★★★
Sound: 35 year old southern rock band Molly Hatchet deliver a strong new album, Justice. The album cover brings a familiar feel, with a demonic looking horseback rider with a hatchet and a grim landscape to bring back the feel many Molly Hatchet fans remember. After the death of original founding guitarist Duane Holland in 2006, fans were worried about the future to be for this inspiring band out of Florida. No worry was needed, as the riffs are catchy, and twangy as ever...
- www.ultimate-guitar.com
2010-06-19
★★★★★
Some doctrinaire new wavers see the rapid success of this Jacksonville sextet as a reactionary portent, but as an old Skynyrd fan I can't get upset. They do boogie better than, let's see here, Missouri, Bama, Crimson Tide, .38 Special, Wet Willie, Atlanta Rhythm Section, or (mercy sakes) the Charlie Daniels Band. Really, they sound pretty good. Only one thing missing: content.
- www.robertchristgau.com
2009-07-17
★★★★★
When the smoke clears after rock 'n' roll dies for the final time, a select few artists will forever stand high above the hordes of lessers: Zeppelin, Norwegian black metal gods Mayhem, Bruce Springsteen, and, of course, Molly Hatchet. The Jacksonville six-piece drank, fought, and fucked their way into the hearts of millions with such memorable releases as Flirtin' with Disaster and Beatin' the Odds, and brought contemporary rock music, no wait.....
- www.popmatters.com
2009-03-21
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