Hell Paso

by Koe Wetzel

Overview

Koe Wetzel is perhaps an inevitability: a country singer raised on '90s grunge. It's the future that Aaron Lewis hinted at, but Hell Paso relies on dull, thudding power chords, echoed arpeggios, and self-pitying lyrics delivered in fifth harmonies. Wetzel doesn't bother with existential angst; he laments the women who snort all his candy and sleep with him for the money. His "Cabo" plight strikes at the paradox at the heart of Hell Paso: the keys are minor and the melodies drag, but the record gives off good-time vibes, laid-back heavy music for hedonism and hangovers alike. It's certainly "interesting" to hear alt-rock being spun into party music but the particulars -- the cumbersome riffs, Wetzel's inability to choose a more descriptive word other than one that begins with "F" -- make Hell Paso a drag. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2023
Label:	Columbia
UPC:	0196587369415
Rank:	2010

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Koe Wetzel   Primary Artist
Jared Easterling   Drums
Adam Urbanczyk   Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Holly Beth   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Aaron Raitiere   Composer
Jaren Johnston   Composer
Evan McKeever   Composer
Jack Fowler   Composer
Ben Burgess   Composer
Andrew Baylis   Composer
Jelly Roll   Composer
Nicolette Hayford   Composer
Michael Whitworth   Composer
Koe Wetzel   Composer
Taylor Kimball   Producer
ERNEST   Composer
Felipe Castaneda   Assistant Engineer