The Grifter's Hymnal is an album by Oklahoman singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard, released on March 27, 2012, on Bordello Records.
Guest appearances
Ian McLagan, the keyboardist for the Faces, appears on the album's song "Hen House", and Ringo Starr appears on "Coochy Coochy", a cover of one of Starr's own songs. Hubbard's son, Lucas, plays electric guitar on three songs on The Grifter's Hymnal.
Critical reception
According to Metacritic, The Grifter's Hymnal received universal acclaim from critics. Thom Jurek described it in AllMusic as "a swaggering, sexy, shake-your-ass, greasy, deep roots record" and gave it four stars out of five. Adam Vitcavage wrote in Paste that despite being in his sixties, Hubbard still displays many country attributes on the album.
Track listing
Coricidin Bottle
South of the River
Lazarus
New Year's Eve at the Gates of Hell
Moss and Flowers
Red Badge of Courage
Train Yard
Coochy Coochy (Ringo Starr cover) Mother Blues Henhouse Count My Blessings Ask God