The Future Is Unknown * by Unknown Hinson (CD, Mar-2004, Liberty USA)

Great cd. Make love to my old lady to it twice a week. Heck, I'm pretty sure Mr. HINSON saved our sex life. Wish they put this dang ol thing out on record album insted of dem fancy cds. Going to see Chart-toppin' Unkown Hison Saturday night in Chatanooga. Hell-fire, can't wait.

If you like cleverly written, well performed, satirical country/Rock and Roll
music, then you need to have this CD. Unknown Hinson is a truly unique, one of a kind artist. Each song on this CD is a little vignette depicting a slice of life that other country artists will graze the surface, but never quite reach the depth that UH achieves here. Drinkin' songs, cheatin' songs, fightin' songs, crime/prison songs, love gone wrong songs, morally justified poignantlove tributes..and good time party music it's all here.. all delivered with Unkowns' bombastic, over the top macho bravado.
Unknown is not afraid to sing about any subject, no matter how politically incorrect. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will no doubt be entertained,
A high level of musicianship/arranging is evident with this collection of tunes. UH is one fierce guitar player/live performer. Get this CD and then go see him live when he comes to a town near you. You will not be disapointed

2004 release is a more politically correct version of his 1999 release. "Unknown" crafts country songs with a slightly metal edge on record as an opportunity to destroy the unsuspecting concertgoer with his pyrotechnic guitar skills. He is in a class by himself. This recording is a must have!

If you want to buy a CD that will either get worn out or "borrowed" - but this one. Great lyrics, melodies, dry wit, fiery guitar solos. Not one song sounds like any other on the CD.
It's not country - it's "country western metal" or rockabilly with a razor-sharp edge.

He is the KING! You cannot live without this album! Unknown Hinson is, indeed, ever womern's dream and ever jealous husband's nightmare. You will laugh at his antics and be amazed by his talent all at the same time!

We love this CD but were a little disappointed because it does not have fish camp woman--of course we knew that when we purchased. If you like Unknown Hinson you will love this album.

Unknown Hinson may be the funniest man in music. ANY music, and that's saying something. Looking like the angry offspring of Conway Twitty and Bela Lugosi, Unknown crafts songs that celebrate the darker aspects of country music while, at the same time, showing a profound reverence for the themes that abounded in the genres golden age. Tales of "party liquor"-fueled violence, unruly "womern", white trash pride, and domestic discord abound, all mixed with the old-school intermingling of greasy sins and the ultimate redemption that comes from simply believing he's redeemed. Although the tales are funny, they're also believable, and put forth in a way that could only come from a southerner. Unknown blurs the line between comedy and homage, and the listener never doubts his familiarity with his subject matter. His prowess as a guitar picker is also criminally understated. He can pull out a sizzling, lightning-fast flurry of notes that is pure aggression, and follow it with a jazzy, fluid solo that would be right at home in a Patsy Cline ballad. A phenomonal guitarist in any style. So yes, it's funny. But no, it's not a joke. Even for those who aren't fans of country music (like me), Unknown Hinson is one of the most entertaining performers working in classic-country-metal-fusion in the galaxy. You won't be disappointed.

A good lookin womern, A chart-toppin man
Need to get it on every chance they can

Pure poetry....

Unknown Hinson may be the best guitar player in America. I think of him as the country/western version of Frank Zappa (compare the song Hippie Girl with Camarillo Brillo). While the album doesn't include his live burning covers of Hendrix (which are a must see on youtube) the songs are all great, funny, and with great arrangements. Most highly recommended!!

there is nobody else like him. he is so funny and awesome. I love his Lyrics and he is a kick ass guitarist

The King of Country and Western Troubadors. What more can you say? Hillbilly Country and Western with a slice of Metal. When Unknown Hinson is not working on Squidbillies as the voice of Early Cuyler, he's laying down some hot country and western tracks. There is NO ONE else like Unknown. Check this out and see why "The Future is Unknown"!

This is the product of the worlds best country rock vourtuoso as he calls himself. I enjoyed evey track on this cd. they all caught me off gaurd for sure. If you like squidbillies, or david allan coe, then you should have no problem with this cd.