Hitting The Ground
by Gordon Gano
  • Record Label: Instinct
  • Release Date: Aug 20, 2002
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    A brisk, varied and entertaining little package. [Oct 2002, p.126]
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  2. Mojo
    60
    Like most homage platters, the affair is only as strong as its weakest moments. [Nov 2002, p.113]
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  3. AllMusic
    60
    Hitting the Ground is flat-out clever, cool, and cocky.
  5. Blender
    40
    His choked yelp and hootenanny backing suggest fun should be had. It isn't. [#10, p.116]
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  6. Pitchfork
    49
    None of these tracks are all that interesting beyond a listen or two-- even the best ones get tired fast.

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  1. DerM
    Nov 8, 2006
    7
    Mostly due to the different guest artists and their distinct styles, each song plays differently. Amazing musicians perform on this album, Mostly due to the different guest artists and their distinct styles, each song plays differently. Amazing musicians perform on this album, and is worth looking into. Doesn't flow as well as I had hoped. key tracks: Darlin' Allison, Hitting The Ground… Full Review »