Search - Neil Michael Hagerty :: Howling Hex

Best of 2003 (so far)

Wake Up | The Nation Formally known as Free | 05/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Neil Hagerty may go down in history as being one of the greatest and most unappreciated rock musicians in history. His new album is so tight and soulful that it resinates in one's skull long after the record is over. From country to funk to good ole down and dirty trux style rawk'n'roll, Neil covers just about everything. The album as a whole is far better than anything that has come out thus far in 2003 (although the new Malkmus album is almost as good, almost). It blows away the "Elephant" by the White Stripes and virtually every other critically acclaimed album of 2003. Why? Because Neil is no kiddie. He's a vet and he's finally filled his solo potential."

Hagerty does it again...

G. Smith | London | 06/02/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is Neil Hagerty's third solo album since the demise in 2000 of Royal Trux. Of course, being prolific has meant he has produced and played on a fistful of other records as well.Howling Hex is Hagerty's best solo LP so far and equals anything he did while in Royal Trux. The gauntlet of styles this record incorporates is astonishing: acoustic, blues, Gram style country, live recordings. All this and more with that unmistakable Hagerty flow.As a previous reviewer mentioned, this guy is the most underappreciated musician in contemporary rock 'n' roll and The Howling Hex sees him at the top of his game. Don't miss it."