UnIncorporated
Ronnie Hymes
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In the realm of underground country and "one-man band" roots music, Ronnie Hymes stands as a fiercely independent figure whose 2010 debut album, UnIncorporated, serves as a manifesto for artistic autonomy and blue-collar honesty. Context and Artistic Philosophy The title UnIncorporated is more than just a name; it represents Hymes's rejection of the polished "Nashville product" in favor of a raw, do-it-yourself ethos. Recorded in the bonus room above his garage, the album features Hymes playing every instrument and performing all vocals himself, lending the project a distinctive "homemade" quality. Critics have noted that while the album contains the "warts and weak songs" common to independent releases, these flaws contribute to its charm, making it feel "true" and "real" compared to mainstream studio projects. The UnIncorporated Album (2010), released under his own Hellbilly Ron Music label, the album gained significant traction in the outlaw country scene and was named an honorable mention in Saving Country Music's Top 10 Albums of 2010. The tracklist explores themes ranging from the struggles of the common man to defiant self-identity:
- Gear Slamm'n Daddy
- Goin' Home
- UnIncorporated
- Rails of Doom
- That Don't Make Me Wrong
- My Baby
- Summers Gone
- The Redneck Minute
- Cool my Brain
- Sea of Sin
*Will be available for download and physical CD sale soon!
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Gear Slamm'n Daddy 2:520:00/2:52
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Goin' Home 4:010:00/4:01
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Unincorporated 4:000:00/4:00
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Rails Of Doom 4:020:00/4:02
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0:00/2:38
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My Baby 2:400:00/2:40
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Summers Over 3:320:00/3:32
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The Redneck Minute 2:380:00/2:38
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Cool My Brain 5:030:00/5:03
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Sea Of Sin 3:210:00/3:21