Country rock with a continuation of Hardy singing from the heart about alcohol, and bars, and exes blocking him, and collaborations to prove he has friends. Quit!! plays to the tropes of country music while barely resembling country rock with some sludgy guitars. Along with awful production issues that makes each song sound flat, I can honestly say Quit!! offers nothing of substance musically, and lyrically it’s as dumb as a drank Jack Daniels bottle on top of a dictionary. It might think it’s tricking people that it’s smart, but it’s just empty with a bunch of hollow words. The guitar work is less exciting than his previous double release, and the collaborations range from boring to flat out offensively bad. When it gets to Fred Durst slowly dropping bars and Hardy singing about selling his soul, I felt my own soul leave my body. The targeted audience pandering, the ham-fisted writing, the awful sound, everything is rough and a bad look on country rock. Fun fact, Quit!! is the album title and also what I shouted several times while listening. 2/10
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“Country-rock singer HARDY released his highly anticipated new album “Quit!!” today, marking a bold shift in his musical direction. The artist, known for blending country and rock elements, has faced criticism for his evolving sound and alleged pandering to different audiences. Some fans and critics argue that HARDY’s music strays too far from traditional country, with his latest album leaning heavily into rock territory. However, HARDY maintains that “Quit!!” still contains country elements, staying true to his Mississippi roots. The album’s title track showcases HARDY’s conflicted relationship with the country music formula, as he attempts to push boundaries while navigating industry expectations. Despite the mixed reactions, HARDY’s ability to straddle multiple genres continues to spark debate about the evolving nature of country music and its intersection with rock.” (Perplexity)
