Reverend Horton Heat - Laughin' and Cryin' 2009

The Reverend Horton Heat is the stage name of American musician Jim Heath (born 1959 in Corpus Christi, Texas) as well as the name of his Dallas, Texas-based psychobilly trio. Heath is a singer, songwriter and guitarist.

The group originally formed in 1985, playing its first gigs in Dallas Deep Ellum neighborhood. Its current members are Jim Reverend Horton Heath on guitar and lead vocals, Jimbo Wallace on the upright bass, and Paul Simmons on drums.

Their sound is self-described as country-fed punkabilly. Some of their songs could also be described as psychobilly. Their music is a mixture of country, surf, punk, big band, swing, and rockabilly, all played loud and energetically with lyrics that are often very humorous. The band has achieved success within the genre and even in mainstream America with many of their songs being featured in video games and commercials. (wikipedia)

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Reverend Horton Heat - Laughin' & Cryin' 2009
(Yep Roc Records)

1. Drinkin' and Smokin' Cigarettes
2. Ain't No Saguaro in Texas
3. Death Metal Guys
4. River Ran Dry
5. Please Don't Take the Baby to the Liquor Store
6. Aw, The Humanity
7. Rural Point of View
8. Oh God-Doesn't Work in Vegas
9. Spacewalk
10. Beer Holder
11. Crazy Ex-Boyfriend
12. There's a Little Bit of Everything in Texas
13. Just Let Me Hold My Paycheck
14. Oh by Jingo!