HILLSTOMP: One Word

Hillstomp

One Word

© 2004 Hillstomp (670213253021)

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Raucous hill country blues stomp with a punkish energy from this Portland, OR duo who utilize dual vocals, a makeshift drumkit of buckets, cans and BBQ lids and some crazy good slide guitar.

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Some folks say these two tired souls crawled out the portland shanghai tunnels, back to repay the city's watering holes with sweet odes to sin and salvation, breathing the melodies that have always been sung, releasing others that always will be sung, in other words...


In the spring of 2001, Hillstomp was born in a basement in SE Portland, OR. It was the bastard child of Henry Kammerer and John Johnson's mutual need to make music and drink beer. Within a few weeks the Guitar/"Drum" duo played their first open mic at the green room in Portland to a rousing and slightly scary response. Unfortunately, John's drumset (cardboard box, plastic bucket and weber grill lid) didn't survive the ordeal so the pair went back under the basement stairs to build some new drums and practice.

In June of 2002 Hillstomp emerged from the dust and dark with a raucous brand of hill country blues rock stomp. It is a visceral music that makes you want to stomp your feet, shake your ass and love your neighbor.
After releasing two E.P's in 2003, Hillstomp released their first full-length album "One Word" to a sold out and nearly rabid crowd at the White Eagle in Portland.

Hillstomp is tending a fire that has been smoldering in the hills of northern Mississippi for nearly a century, bringing it alive for another generation. In them you can glimpse the past, present and future of the blues. Their particular brand of North Mississippi trance blues differs drastically from the 12-bar style that your uncle listens to. This shit is different. Even as a duo their sound completely fills a room, making some wonder why so many other bands have so many people standing around.

Whether playing original compositions, traditionals, or blues classics, Hillstomp has managed to craft a distinctive sound that has quickly brought them to the top of Portland's roots, blues and alternative music circles.

The leaders of Portland's do-it-yourself real blues revival need your help. Pick up a copy of the new record today and help spread the word!


THE SPANKIN NEW HILLSTOMP ALBUM ~~ the woman that ended the world ~~ IS ALSO AVAILABLE NOW FROM CD BABY: http://www.cdbaby.com/hillstomp2

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  • DEPRESSED? "SKIP THE MED'S TODAY" BUY A C.D.
    author: Booshay

    A BAG OF TRICKS WITH A SOUL AND A POWER SUPPLY!

  • "The Blues Buffet"
    author: DJ-Halftyme

    GET THESE CD'S!!!!! Heard these guys three years ago in "05" on a weekend getaway during coal miner's vacation in northern WV. Immediatley myself,my older brother,my two children "then" 8&16,and my dad an ol' fashioned gospel preacher of 52 yrs. hit the parking lot of a local restaraunt and was overcome by a "new" religion.These guys are awesome!Finally after three yrs. of searching,contacted "Bluesville" XM-Radio;got a "prompt" return call and here I am 2:24 a.m. Saturday morning still running through these samples on (CD-Baby) Waiting till mornin' to order all three. I've found my soul,self,and religion all in "OneWord" Set<? down to a self inspired,heaping mess of down home-made real kick'n *ss blues and "get-ur-fill" on and find yourself!!! DON'T KNOW WHAT THESE GUYS WERE DRINKIN' IN THE BASEMENT BUT IT SURE AS HELL GOT THE JOB DONE! CARRY ON!!!!! blues

  • Tubthumping good time
    author: Erin K. Brown

    Saw these guys live at Bomb's Away Cafe in Corvallis, they are amazing! This music gets into your blood and pounds back out through your feet. No way you can listen to this and stay seated. Fantastic.

  • one word
    author: Walter Hjelte

    Great foot stomping music.Had listened to sampling on CD Baby many times.

  • 10 stars
    author: Doubleblues

    This is it. That's the music, I was looking for over the past years. Excellent sound, superb mixing. Hypnotizing. I can't stop listening. If these two guys ever should stay at the crossroads, the devil will have no chance!!

  • Great!
    author: Brent

    These guys play as if they were taught on the Crossroads!

  • Have Mercy !!!
    author: Jimmy Lloyd Rea

    Good job here !! It is about time the Real Deal is getting played by younger cats. Go to any so called " Blues" club or Festival this day and age and most ( but not all, thank God ) of the music is Rock, Funk,R and B, and other over rehearsed Candy Ass dung. I've been playing Blues for nearly 40 years and I applaud these young and very hip young players for doing it the right way.'Nuff said--- BUY THIS CD !!!!!!!! Keep playing the REAL DEAL BLUES !!!!

  • great delta boogie
    author: paddlepack

    great mississippi boogie blues, you guys need to come to the shed blues fest in ocean springs, mississippi, you'd fit right in.

  • Looking forward to these guys..
    author: Bobby

    Heard these guys on the local blues show in Charlotte and can't get "One Word" out of the CD player. Must have.

  • White Boys lost in the natch'l Blues
    author: voodoohammock.com

    Sweet shufflin' pumped Delta Juke with respectful youthful energy.....Have Mercy!

  • i can't stop moving!
    author: kate

    my friend turned me on to these guys less than a week ago... and i've already bought both of their cds! i haven't been this excited about a band in a long time - hillstomp is invigorating, yet soothingly hypnotic (or is that hypnotically soothing?). this music speaks to its listener(s). i can't stop tapping my toes! i can't stop shakin' my arse! buy it. you'll love it.

  • Funky,Punky Blues!
    author: Lisa

    If I could give out 6 stars I would. I can't wait for their next CD! It is one of those CD's you would want if you were stranded on an island and could only take a couple CD's. I love it, my teenagers love it and so does the eight year old. Cant' beat that!

  • great punk blues
    author: joey

    the best way to describe this cd is delta blues ran througha punk rock coffee filter and washed down with a cold glass of beer.

  • Great Bluegrass/Blues combo
    author: kvogt

    A co-worker turned me on to this CD. He liked the Bluegrass sound,I liked the Blues sound. These guys rock. I hope to catch them live soon. I recommend this CD to any Blues fan.

  • This is really the blues with a kick
    author: jcantioch

    These guys get it right. Like my other favorites, the Black Keys and the North Mississippi All Stars, they have the North Delta channel fine tuned. The only negative on the Hillstomp recording was the vocal -- it was often drowned out by the music. But I would really give it a 4.5. Bring it on.

  • one word not two words
    author: david smith

    excellent blues cd, really transported me back to college days of listening to old blues records. these guys really pack alot of punch for just 2 musicians, my fav song is flood blues. thanks Mr. Merz for the recommendation

  • Stripped-down, raw and primal
    author: The Famous

    I came across Hillstomp on MySpace and after one listen of their tunes I went straight to CD Baby and ordered the CD. It hasn't left my CD player since the day I got it. Mesmerizing, hypnotic, primitive and unvarnished -- this is what the blues is all about!

  • the other other white meat
    author: David Lind

    This cd stayed in my cd player constantly for a week & is still on heavy rotation. Music the way it was always meant to be played.

  • Can't wait for the next album!
    author: Mike H

    How about a live DVD??? Aahh! I need more Hillstomp.

  • High Energy "Stomping" Music
    author: Greg

    Excellent CD with High Energetics Enthusiasm that Entertains and "entraps your Ear" ! ...A truly real 'Foot Stomper' as well.

  • I LOVED this stuff!!!!!
    author: Stan Brooks

    I first heard about this cd from the InRadio collection, #12, and found this cd. The cut I first heard, John Henry, was electrifying, and the rest of the cd has lived up to that promise. It's raw enough to sound real, yet tight enough to let you know these are professional musicians. Looking forward to more of their music, and hope to get down to Portland to hear them live.

  • Buy it! Buy it now!
    author: Elif Sonmez

    The boyfriend dragged me down to the local cafe/music venue to hear a band he discovered in UCDavis' basement radio station. Geemanee they were good; playing loose and sexy and totally THERE, in the room, stuck in front of the john (of all ignoble places), rockin' and soulin' all over the place. This album is as good as that live show, with the only drawback being unable to watch two revved guys slap away at blues guitar and the best drum kit I've ever seen.

  • Deep-In-Your-Veins Music
    author: Gabriele

    ALL KILLER NO FILLER! Just rough enough to feel personable and intimate, but hits it on the nail like the real deal. This CD always makes me smile; even the moody songs feel great because they're so satisfying. No pretentiousness here. These guys are great live, too. I try to never miss a show when they come down, because every show's been great!

  • good time ,hip shakin', right atcha music
    author: wetbelly
  • excellent country blues
    author: peter radin

    great music for a blues lover

  • good album, better in person
    author: PTM

    I saw these folks in Spring 2004 in Portland. I forgot to pick up the cd while there and had to spend the extra $ to buy it online, but it was worth it. If you think the album is good, go see them live, they are fantastic. If you are coming to the Bay Area drop me an email, I'd certainly go out and support ya'll.

  • Sick
    author: Bubba

    When are you coming to Alabama? Heard it on XFM and must have the CD! Excellent Job!!

  • Fantastic!!
    author: Arelte

    Best CD I have purchased in some time

  • RAW , REAL and BAD ASS!
    author: Fuzzy

    buy it, play it, love it.

  • great sound!!
    author: Ronniebabe

    After hearing it on XM Radio i couldn't wait to hear it again!! I got the CD and found even more great songs!! I found a gold mine!

  • positive
    author: paul jensen

    it is refreshing to hear somebody,play early blues style, so progressively and get away with it so exellent.

  • Blue(s)grass
    author: Mudlow

    I bought this record on a recommendation and was so glad I did. Like a rootsy Bob Log III. Hope they come to U.K.

  • Fun, No Frills, Stomping Blues
    author: Colin Epstein

    This is some really good lo-fi blues, with the two guys playing their hearts out with some very infectious grooves. Nice assistance on some tracks with things like some fine harmonica, but usually it's just two talented musicians stomping out tunes, and in this case that's plenty.

  • High Energy
    author: Dave

    Need a boost of energy for your workout? Here it is. Turn up the volume and pump, run, jog or whatever. Great gravely vocals and driving beat.

  • Incredible
    author: Jennifer

    Absolutely incredible. Definitely one of my favorite CDs and worth the money without a doubt. For me now, a day isn't complete without some Hillstomp.

  • Most Excellent CD
    author: Mike Terra

    Excellent, I hope they come to my town soon. Coos Bay,Or.

  • Just amateurish enough!
    author: Shakey Dave

    Just amateurish enough to make it spontaneous and unrehearsed (both positive!) The energy is overpowering! Love the CD!

  • Shouldn't it be "Butt Stomp"??
    author: The Original Snakeboy

    I first met these fine fellas at a show we did together in Portland. VERY impressive live energy !!! I think this disc truely defines what these boys are all about. No frills here, just hard drivin', hill stompin', butt kickin' BLUES !!!! I'll listen to it again, soon as I can get up off the floor !!!!

  • meat and potatoes punk blues
    author: Neil Howard

    I just met these guys tonight at the Utah in San Francisco and they blew me away - now I have the CD and it is beyond good - it just smokes on different levels and yet shakes on a bare, foundational, humming blues slide...rumbles back and forth...I think 'it kicks ass' covers it.

  • this stuff gets yee a hoppin
    author: juanbenae

    i originally got a taste of hillstomp on bay area (cal) station KFOG, seems the producer found them while walking through golden gate park. he had them on the morning show and i was hooked. being a fan of the likes of left over salmon, radiators and such it was natural to enjoy the sound. but they WAY exceeded my expectations and it is remained in my 5 disk changer for at least four music change/reloads. maybe i now have a 4 disk changer,,, and hillstomp. thanks guys for a great sound, i just tiled my bathroom to it!

  • interesting music
    author: Doug

    This is a VERY interesting peice of musical art. GREAT BUY!!

  • author: CD Baby

    Appropriately named and self-ascribed as "Hill country punk blues," these Hillstomp boys shatter expectations with their curiously-intense mix of delta twang, Appalachian drive and feverous momentum, that, in the receptive centers of the brain, might trigger the same sensations as an unusually sour lemon drop, a hit of wasabi or a cinnamon fireball jawbreaker. If you like your music to drive into the bone, to cut through the B.S. and give your ears a work-out, Hillstomp will exceed your pleasures with the a glorious kind of hyped-up, pungent, ear-burning hillbilly-on-steroids perfection. Having your world shook up is always a good thing.

  • author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby.com

    Appropriately named and self-ascribed as "Hill country punk blues," these Hillstomp boys shatter expectations with their curiously-intense mix of delta twang, Appalachian drive and feverous momentum, that, in the receptive centers of the brain, might trigger the same sensations as an unusually sour lemon drop, a hit of wasabi or a cinnamon fireball jawbreaker. If you like your music to drive into the bone, to cut through the B.S. and give your ears a work-out, Hillstomp will exceed your pleasures with the a glorious kind of hyped-up, pungent, ear-burning hillbilly-on-steroids perfection. Having your world shook up is always a good thing.

  • Nice CD, great live band.
    author: Vincent

    After hearing "Gravedigger's Blues," the MP3 which the band hosts on their website, I bought the album right away. If you're wondering whether to buy this, go get that song, as it's a fine representation of a fine album. I was lucky enough to see them live in Eugene a week or so ago, and they put on a great show. Go see them if you have the opportunity.

  • One word, Real
    author: Jon Wooley

    This is the most enjoyable CD I have purchased in a long time. Why? I asked myself. Because its REAL. Excellent work guys.

  • Homegrown FUNK
    author: fishtales

    Thanks Hillstomp for the gift of One Word.These boys ROCK!!I first stumbled upon them on a street corner in Downtown Portland.Pure Nirvana!!(not the band,the state)

  • author: River Man

    One Word is spreading East. Ya can't stop your body from getting into the beat. Makes you sit up and take notice. These guys are the real deal.

  • Great Record, Blues the way R.L. Bunrside meant it to be!
    author: Hill Country Soul

    One Word reminds one of old timey real blues filtered through Hops and The Ramones. A nearly perfect mix of Hill Country Blues and the spirit of youth. Not to be looked over!

  • 'bout time! I love these guys
    author: Charles

    It's soo good to finaly have a full album of songs from Hill Stomp. Wait, no, it's one word, Hillstomp. This one will be in my compact disk player for a while.

  • Worth your attention
    author: Lucy

    This is an excellent CD, which actually captures the essence of these 2 incredible musicians. You can tell it's not over-produced or highly polished; just great blues music with their own special flavoring. Umm, umm good.

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