Ha Ha Tonka - Buckle in the Bible Belt

Foot Stompin' Rock

These guys are awesome. They play some great music that is unique and different from a lot of other stuff out there!!! April 9, 2008

Not the next Ozark Mountain Daredevils

and that's a good thing. I bought this album for the silliest of reasons: I've been to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Missouri (an interesting place). Before sitting down to listen, I'm wondering if they sound like the Ozark Mountain Daredevils or Wilco? The answer is neither. Ha Ha Tonka stands on their own. Their truncated a capella cover of Led Zeppelin's Gallows Pole, called Hangman, put shivers up my neck.

I bet that I listen to Buckle many, many times. I hope they come to St. Louis soon. March 30, 2008

Let it grow on you

Rock-a-billy? Perhaps. However, do not be fooled by a singular sampling. This album might be compared to fine bourbon in that it just gets better with time. Upon one's first listen, the sentiment might be that of a sound which is too country or too "rockish". Again, it should be said that what initially appears to be the case is certainly not with regard to Buckle in the Bible Belt. That is, what seems to be a variation of other country rockers currently on the market is actually a solid album with tremendous depth topped off by some of the most stunning vocals imaginable. Beyond that, it should also be said that this reviewer was actually a little disappointed after purchasing and then listening to this particular album, yet was later quite surprised to find something fundamentally enjoyable about the overall sound after a second chance had been granted. It is just good music and it is hoped that others will give it a shot. January 23, 2008

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