Hunter Root - Town Rat Heathen (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @grizzly_berserkr5111
    @grizzly_berserkr5111 Рік тому +1002

    Can't stress this enough, when you don't like today's country sound, it's a blessing finding diamonds in the rough like this guy.

  • @DaneO0ooo
    @DaneO0ooo Рік тому +275

    The renewed sound of the past coming from these young men these days is just absolutely incredible and a breath of fresh air. We counting on y'all to do big things! Awesome track man. It's like southern country rock from the 70s mashed with a voice similar to the lead singer of Cage the Elephant and we get Hunter Root. Take my money when's the tour???? 🤣🤣 Gonna leave this here so whenever someone likes it I'm reminded to listen to it again.

    • @theonearmcharm
      @theonearmcharm 2 місяці тому +2

      listen to Mimicking the Sun album, sounds similar to Alice in Chains if you ask me. New favorite man. Every song is incredible.

  • @davidsmith5766
    @davidsmith5766 Рік тому +443

    crazy how good these young guys are thank god for social media and youtube we can hear great music

    • @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239
      @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 Рік тому +2

      Sounds like they are rappers and simply took the music from another song and added new lyrics to it. Basically a weird al of country.

    • @Danniedorito
      @Danniedorito Рік тому +2

      You always could before just had to go to a show, check out the local area. Shoot I got records from back in the day of STL MO blues from 60s and before. Good times. Still exists out there.

    • @Danniedorito
      @Danniedorito Рік тому +13

      ​​@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 he's not rapping 😆 he's clearly playing a guitar and singing and seems to be a talented person. Don't hear any auto tune like quite a few rappers, pop music or even country pop. Try again and be a bit more respectful.

    • @TheZeppelin14
      @TheZeppelin14 Рік тому +2

      @@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 I don't where you came up with that statement but it couldn't be any further from the truth.

    • @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239
      @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 Рік тому

      @@Danniedorito You are an idiot that doesn't know music. They ripped off the entire back track of that song from Ain't No Rest For the Wicked. And Rhyming is rapping you stupid cock sucker! AHHHH! Flex in your face bitch! BANG BANG!

  • @madwheels08
    @madwheels08 6 місяців тому +23

    This song is top notch. I just randomly clicked this vid in my algo and damn I so happy I did. Discovered a diamond.

    • @--_-_-_-74..
      @--_-_-_-74.. 6 місяців тому

      I to found him today ! ❤ this song

  • @brendondemary6635
    @brendondemary6635 Рік тому +237

    This is a heavy song. Very relatable for a lot of people. Keep it up my man!!!!

    • @johndarnell6346
      @johndarnell6346 Рік тому +3

      Sang the words leaving nothing out played his guitar smooth as white Gin n some get up in his whiskey barrel kick ass coming from a rat in the sticks hahaha *what else you got Heathen*

    • @ezrabolles5007
      @ezrabolles5007 Рік тому

      Yessir

  • @Deltatwo3
    @Deltatwo3 5 місяців тому +10

    I think we are watching an absolute legend in the making.

  • @joshflint3992
    @joshflint3992 Рік тому +46

    This song came on while I was snowboarding. Don't think I've ever caught a vibe so hard before. I hit 56 mph.

  • @Renovegas6109
    @Renovegas6109 3 місяці тому +7

    This dood will be legendary. If he isn't already 😅❤

  • @deerslayer303B
    @deerslayer303B 4 місяці тому +3

    Hunter has an Incredible voice! Love his music

  • @Unclesmokey314
    @Unclesmokey314 25 днів тому +3

    I think I know how this ended up in my feed but... holy shit.... seriously? what an awesome song!

  • @Dboyd-zt9ws
    @Dboyd-zt9ws Місяць тому +4

    Love your music Hunter Root! Great shit man!

  • @goblinsrattletraps6063
    @goblinsrattletraps6063 10 місяців тому +14

    My best friend brought me here, he was born and raised in the cities of California but moved out into the sticks of Arkansas where I met him. He was a country boy at heart, Seth Aiken I miss you buddy R.I.P this one's for you

    • @averyfox1414
      @averyfox1414 7 місяців тому +5

      RIP Seth Aiken. I man i never met, but know in spirt ❤

    • @sarahboller5912
      @sarahboller5912 13 днів тому +1

      🖤🤘🎶

  • @grantmyers5287
    @grantmyers5287 3 місяці тому +6

    This Cat is pretty smooth. Thanks, keep up the good work.

  • @PaulKMF1
    @PaulKMF1 Місяць тому +9

    Oh, hell yeah.

  • @eddiedaugherty9974
    @eddiedaugherty9974 Рік тому +3

    Outstanding feel like your singing about my hometown

    • @chantel2594
      @chantel2594 Рік тому

      Same! Sent to the friends & fam it hits home lol

  • @devyn706
    @devyn706 Рік тому +9

    This is str8 from his soul you can hear it in his voice

  • @juettapotter
    @juettapotter Рік тому +116

    This guy is giving me Bob Dylan / Tom Petty vibes! VERY TALENTED! 🥰

  • @lindseyd8585
    @lindseyd8585 Рік тому +35

    Just discovered this fella. This style hits my soul. And the lyrics are amazing

  • @NateW_Outdoors
    @NateW_Outdoors Рік тому +53

    I feel like if my childhood had theme song this is 100% it

    • @curtis5653
      @curtis5653 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely 💯

    • @liberatedhippything
      @liberatedhippything Рік тому +1

      Ditto!!! Hit home with never been to a highschool dance I was in love with a bad romance...
      All the lyrics people around suffering... All your loved ones a mess.
      Someone ready to raise hell cuz you're using the jazz cabbage.
      Love it.
      Hunter used to play a lot in millersburg peace of mind Cafe.
      Hauck family are musically inclined and had success with having gems like hunter and peoples blues of Richmond TIM to play therapy. If you're in pa HIGHLY SUGGEST a visit there. I know Hunter was traveling last I heard. I assume he will be back.

  • @terrishasmith408
    @terrishasmith408 5 місяців тому +5

    I love the noises you're throat makes 😮😂 but seriously you're a damn amazing Singer. Thank you for existing ❤

  • @unitedtruth2675
    @unitedtruth2675 Місяць тому +5

    Great vocals

  • @TimothyWilliams-w7r
    @TimothyWilliams-w7r 5 місяців тому +5

    I am 56 - grew up on haggard and jones and waylon - im not exactly why but i dig ur music - keep on with it - compared to that color by numbers crossover pop bullshit they play on the radio i will take this all day long - keep on making good music

  • @MrBobbo18
    @MrBobbo18 Рік тому +12

    Americana - storytelling through music, especially string based music
    Country music cones from an office nowadays, Americana comes from a fire pit in the woods.

  • @blakeskelton
    @blakeskelton Рік тому +11

    Why the hell doesn't this have more likes or views! This is something I'd love to hear on the Radio, and a lot of people around here would as well.
    New favorite 🔥💚

  • @thehairywoodsman5644
    @thehairywoodsman5644 10 місяців тому +4

    WOW ! I'm 57 and had given up on music less than 30 years old ! but Brother, you have renewed my faith in the next generation of rock !

  • @eeeee5318
    @eeeee5318 Рік тому +22

    Absolutely phenomenal. In every sense of the word phenomenal this is phenomenal. Life changing and life saving stuff right here. I was 28 years old first listening, now I'm 29 and the song hits differently.
    God bless you bro.

  • @rondabealer7416
    @rondabealer7416 Рік тому +20

    You sing from experience, with your heart and soul!! I love your voice and your playing,you will go far young man! ✌💜🎶

  • @scottjohnson9569
    @scottjohnson9569 Рік тому +77

    LYRICS:
    Gettin’ drunk by the figure 8
    Figure one more beer oughtta set me straight
    Young and carefree as a boy could be
    Whiskey, smokes, and LSD
    Railroad tracks run along the creek
    Walk em up and down in the summer heat
    Same ol’ boy changing like the seasons
    Country kid turned into a town rat heathen
    Daddy’s in jail for a dui
    Brothers in rehab a second time
    Fucked up on salts and spices of all kinds
    Legal drugs doing double damaged to your mind
    There must be greater forces at play
    Too big to see and impossible to say
    No one in life makes it out unscathed
    Aches and scars
    Now I think we’re even
    Country kid turned into a town rat heathen
    Gettin’ high by the covered bridge
    Granny find out gonna flip her lid
    Never did go to a high school dance
    I was in love with a bad romance
    Now I’m 28 with these aches and pains
    Pray to the devil now with each complaint
    No one in life makes it out unscathed
    Aches and scars
    Now I think we’re even
    Country kid turned into a town rat heathen

  • @Shlee74853
    @Shlee74853 Рік тому +272

    I’m super picky about what I think sounds good, and I take a lot of pride in my taste in music. This person is about to blow up. ❤

    • @kaylablock1425
      @kaylablock1425 Рік тому +11

      And if not, then something is wrong in this world

    • @zGSkism
      @zGSkism Рік тому +6

      if you want him to start sharing it every place you can

    • @BabyJesus420
      @BabyJesus420 Рік тому +3

      @@zGSkism been on that already , i dont ask i just help produce what needs to be produced

    • @SailingPachamama
      @SailingPachamama Рік тому +3

      should have 20 mill views at least

    • @sarahhoyt4303
      @sarahhoyt4303 Рік тому +1

      My thoughts exactly!

  • @hernanmartinez6492
    @hernanmartinez6492 5 місяців тому +3

    I love your music, greetings from the mountains of Colombia

  • @jacobmcdowell9518
    @jacobmcdowell9518 Рік тому +24

    What a great voice brother, you got some major talent . The world deserves more music like this .

  • @devyn706
    @devyn706 Рік тому +3

    Dude this guy is really good. Can relate to this forsure. Come from small town of tonasket in Washington moved to Spokane bigger city am officially a town rat heathen

  • @christinamadvig1468
    @christinamadvig1468 Рік тому +5

    So happy I found this..Love it.veru 70s throwback southern rock ,blues,country.. its always a good feeling knowing people are still making good music✌️💕😌

  • @RelentlesslyPatriotic
    @RelentlesslyPatriotic Рік тому +5

    How am I just now listening to this. I love everything about this song! Surprised they haven’t blown up yet…..pure talent!

  • @khenm5198
    @khenm5198 Рік тому +3

    This old Dead Head says, I dig it the most.!!!..Just discovered this today, and it hits with a heavy choke, and cough..Just when i think theres nobody putting out anything killer anymore i find some cool jams like this..

  • @DarkchyldeRising
    @DarkchyldeRising 13 днів тому

    All my life I've spent listening to the music from the 70's. These days I'm finding more and more new artists with this beautiful classic rock blues sound. You've made an old woman very happy.

  • @lizsim5976
    @lizsim5976 Рік тому +9

    Stellar voice and a song worth truly listening to.

  • @Joe-Dirt
    @Joe-Dirt Рік тому +2

    reminds me of steve earle copperhead road. i love this sound...southern blues / rock/ grassroots. NEED MORE LIKE THIS ONE!!!!!!! keep on keepin on, rockin out bro!

  • @drtarts
    @drtarts Рік тому +3

    The music world needs more souls like yours!

  • @carlossalazar2469
    @carlossalazar2469 Рік тому +2

    Yeah finally thanks to God I'm a country boy this is country music no love it I'll bless you Mr Hunter best wishes and keep the music coming cuz I enjoy it very much other music your music feels good one love my brother!

  • @Treasurehunter4life20
    @Treasurehunter4life20 4 місяці тому +3

    Rock it man ! I’m a fan

  • @bricks9082
    @bricks9082 6 місяців тому +2

    Bro... You did it... You wrote one that works. I love what you're doing. Keep kicking dirt.

  • @stevestrawn4880
    @stevestrawn4880 Рік тому +17

    Realist damn track I have heard in 15 years! Feeling it to the bone brother!
    Keep ‘em coming!

  • @Mad_Cattle_Records
    @Mad_Cattle_Records Рік тому +2

    Hell yeah, that's got soul right there, reminds me of how I grew up.

  • @reeltimewithaubrey8804
    @reeltimewithaubrey8804 Рік тому +5

    love this guys music needs more attention

  • @torrielynnmusic2648
    @torrielynnmusic2648 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Wow! Wow! I just came across your video.. Awesome song.. Awesome singer... This old granny gonna follow you young man... Keep bringing it...

  • @oleboifishin5036
    @oleboifishin5036 Рік тому +8

    Love this music and style dude. Don't stop brother keep on keeping on 🤟

  • @matthewt4283
    @matthewt4283 10 місяців тому +2

    Caught a clip of this randomly... Came straight here and played 8X straight 🔥🔥🔥
    Dropping everything i had planned, picking up the acoustic and will play non-stop til I got ur down 💯

  • @cavemankarol7309
    @cavemankarol7309 Рік тому +4

    Shared to all my immediate family! Brought tears to my eyes, an unexplainable culmination of emotions.

  • @GreenlifeFin
    @GreenlifeFin 6 місяців тому +2

    Cool! Rebellious, strong, wise, wild. Like it.

  • @MariahBee93
    @MariahBee93 Рік тому +41

    This needs to go viral. This hits HARD 👌

    • @joetrejo2362
      @joetrejo2362 Рік тому

      Most definitely!!!!

    • @DevinRyan
      @DevinRyan Рік тому +1

      It needs to stay untouched by the masses, let who love it, find it, those who don’t find this song don’t deserve it. 😅

    • @justtunes89
      @justtunes89 11 місяців тому

      ✌️AND VIRAL IT WENT

  • @bradywarren2252
    @bradywarren2252 Рік тому +2

    Whole lotta fun to jam along to, diggin the style....from a good ol south dakota boy. Can't wait to hear future tracks.

  • @wyattluster
    @wyattluster Рік тому +11

    I just love this song so damn much !!!!

  • @Chibbygaming
    @Chibbygaming Рік тому +2

    Rest In Peace Nick, Josh, and Autumn... Rest easy you Oklahoma heathens..

  • @flipdat136
    @flipdat136 Рік тому +5

    This guy has my attention! We need MORE Brother!!! Keep doin what your doin. You got love from Georgia🤘🏻

  • @deebojones
    @deebojones Рік тому

    Ran across this song randomly on Facebook. Great find!

  • @superkool7
    @superkool7 Рік тому +7

    Just bought your album brother. Rare music nowadays. Love it 🤙😎

  • @SamuelMoore-h3k
    @SamuelMoore-h3k 2 місяці тому +1

    This song has kept me alive since i found it. Idk what it is. But its working. So ill be back again, tomorrow or maybe as the sun sets. Teary eyed just trying not to die

  • @AnonymoStranger
    @AnonymoStranger Рік тому +4

    Man, I keep coming back to this song. What a killer track, you nailed it 🤘

  • @gregreed2537
    @gregreed2537 Рік тому +6

    I absolutely love the feeling of this song in my soul

  • @jackiewilzelman4574
    @jackiewilzelman4574 Рік тому +1

    OMG. His music and lyrics take me to the feeling of a Carlos Santana movement.!!! Like the song, SMOOTH!!! Love you Hunter.

  • @zacharymiller2054
    @zacharymiller2054 2 місяці тому +12

    "legal drugs doin double damage to your mind" facts man

    • @richhuff24
      @richhuff24 Місяць тому +1

      Absolutely! I’m kicking drugs the doctors had me on so I can clear my mind and focus on the lord and not
      My big Pharm meds

    • @YeetusYeetus-t5q
      @YeetusYeetus-t5q Місяць тому

      Now I think we're even. 😂

    • @shannonbee6511
      @shannonbee6511 Місяць тому

      I guess I always assumed that line is about the gas station drug trend because of the “salts and spices” line. Remember bath salts & spice? I have a friend who had a psychotic episode induced by “spice” and it took her a whole year+ to recover.

    • @tashalynn88
      @tashalynn88 Місяць тому +1

      He killed this verse. 🔥

  • @WhiteyBlackk
    @WhiteyBlackk День тому

    Your music is great. Keep working hard and your music will always be here. Build a legacy

  • @nikkirobinson3148
    @nikkirobinson3148 Рік тому +5

    I love this song so much. Hunter has a great voice.

  • @danstreet2019
    @danstreet2019 Рік тому +2

    Why isnt this song more popular?!?! 🔥 🔥🔥

  • @alekzolnofski6097
    @alekzolnofski6097 Рік тому +11

    Every verse gets deeper. Love it man -Bone

  • @marcinkyuss9386
    @marcinkyuss9386 Рік тому +2

    I fought that after Days of the New nobody will have this acoustic awsome spirit .....and here it is ......
    Australian musicians can only sit and polish his shoes

  • @thecbass14
    @thecbass14 Рік тому +8

    This sounds so great, absolutely great rhythm and voice!

  • @kekebanks3979
    @kekebanks3979 Рік тому +2

    All these younger dudes and ladies are saving country and rebel music ❤

  • @Spin-N-Out
    @Spin-N-Out Рік тому +10

    This song resonates deep. Keep it up man definitely here to see where you go!

  • @steveridge4596
    @steveridge4596 Рік тому

    Dude you're awesome, good work!!!! Beautiful whole heart talent 👍👍👍👍👍🤟
    slade~o😎

  • @jeremyjohnson2601
    @jeremyjohnson2601 Рік тому +4

    This man going places , found him on Facebook reels and I definitely don’t regret it

  • @jasonthompson6866
    @jasonthompson6866 Рік тому +1

    Found you on TikTok but could not stop hearing it in my head had to find it

  • @robertholbrook8101
    @robertholbrook8101 Рік тому +3

    This will blow up. Keep moving forward.

  • @conniedavis6274
    @conniedavis6274 Рік тому +2

    Wow how impressive this is clean and clear as can be.

  • @amora121995
    @amora121995 Рік тому +9

    Probably one of my favorites of yours! I'm so proud of you Hunt 🫶🏽

  • @LongHairedCountryRedneck
    @LongHairedCountryRedneck 9 місяців тому +2

    Maaaaannnnnnn, real music, real artist... keep it comin'

  • @newmexicopromoter3399
    @newmexicopromoter3399 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely one of the best musicians i've heard in the decade.

  • @truckingpix
    @truckingpix 8 місяців тому

    great voice and storytelling in your songs hope you keep it up.. LOVE!!!

  • @stevo1516
    @stevo1516 Рік тому +4

    I've been waiting for a artist and song like this for so long.... Dude! This is proper songwriting

  • @hernanmartinez6492
    @hernanmartinez6492 5 місяців тому

    The simple fact of being in the middle of nature making music is enough to feel full namaste.

  • @jodeemackenzie
    @jodeemackenzie Рік тому +3

    I’ve listened to this multiple times a day since I came across it! Love it!

  • @TheMysteryMachine
    @TheMysteryMachine Рік тому +2

    Im glad there are still people who love the classics.

  • @devonpark8016
    @devonpark8016 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely love it! This has to be my favorite song, I can feel it coming from your heart!

  • @ericpost4320
    @ericpost4320 Рік тому +2

    Just the most relevant track of the year, sneaking by you.

  • @jamesrodick
    @jamesrodick Рік тому +9

    Holy shit I got this on loop! Good stuff Hunter! I can feel your vibrations from Boston. Keep shining brother!

  • @raymaleehoward8692
    @raymaleehoward8692 3 місяці тому

    Where have you been all my life??!?! You are just too smooth. Whatever "it" is lord knows you got it in spades lover!

  • @ZaZaGaming-nr7ks
    @ZaZaGaming-nr7ks 6 місяців тому +3

    Dude seems heavily inspired by not only music like that of Tyler Childers and Billy Joe Shavers but also by the sound of 90s grunge/post grunge. Very talented kid.

  • @wbyrd19
    @wbyrd19 Рік тому

    Came to UA-cam looking for something new I can vibe to. Gah dam, I'ma fan.

  • @AR-hg8fd
    @AR-hg8fd Рік тому +3

    Subscribed after hearing only half the song. Deep, relatable lyrics great music great message keep doing you brother

  • @rileypinette2829
    @rileypinette2829 Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite country songs by far. Never heard of this guy till I heard this song. Now he’s one of my favorites. Keep up the good shit!

  • @sunburntcountrymumma
    @sunburntcountrymumma Рік тому +4

    As someone who typically doesn’t listen to much released after ‘94 - I am so blown away.
    This would have to be my new favourite song! Absolutely unreal.
    I hope you blow up to become something massive! 🤍

  • @Superstreaker007
    @Superstreaker007 Рік тому

    I've been Janming this cruising the city my jeep through main street during happy hour. I will say this song turns some heads! Why isn't it #1...oh well not meant for a town rat heathen. Love you bro!

  • @Theman1we
    @Theman1we Рік тому +9

    Love this shit, can't wait to hear what you come out with in the coming years

  • @joevines8219
    @joevines8219 Рік тому +1

    This sound. Is an elixir. Fantastic

  • @drath5679
    @drath5679 Рік тому +7

    The soul in your song is amazing! This is not typically my genre but I will definitely be keeping you in my playlist.

  • @damianjamieson4170
    @damianjamieson4170 4 місяці тому +2

    Amazing

  • @ericgrimes1392
    @ericgrimes1392 Рік тому +4

    Very relatable song to my childhood I’m 28 too! Bad ass track, support from North Carolina!

    • @mrdoodiehead1642
      @mrdoodiehead1642 Рік тому +1

      Me too and I'm 51! I'll never grow up tho!
      Wussup neighbor, from Haywood Co.

  • @xanhaxs
    @xanhaxs 2 місяці тому +1

    That's the country music I remember and love 😅

  • @tobysager5711
    @tobysager5711 Рік тому +8

    You're going to be big my man! You've got a lot of talent. Got me hooked