The Hutchens was an American country music trio from Sandy Ridge, North Carolina composed of brothers Barry, Bill and Bryan Hutchens.[1] They were signed to Atlantic Records and released their debut album, Knock, Knock, in 1995. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic gave the album three stars out of five, writing that it "showcases their laid-back country-rock to a fine effect."[2]

The Hutchens
OriginSandy Ridge, North Carolina
GenresCountry
Years active1994–1996
LabelsAtlantic
Past membersBarry Hurtchens
Bill Hutchens
Bryan Hutchens

Its lead single, the title track, peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1] It received a favorable review from Deborah Evans Price of Billboard, who said that it features "high-energy production, lots of personality in the vocal delivery, and [a] catchy chorus."[3]

Knock, Knock edit

Knock, Knock
Studio album by
The Hutchens
ReleasedNovember 1995
GenreCountry
Length30:00
LabelAtlantic Records
ProducerJames Stroud
Singles from Knock, Knock
  1. "Knock, Knock"
    Released: September 1995
  2. "Wait a Minute"
    Released: January 1996

Track listing edit

  1. "Knock, Knock" (Jeff Stevens, Jerry Salley) – 2:09
  2. "She Just Wants to Dance" (Bob Regan, Calvin Davidson) – 3:14
  3. "Fear of a Broken Heart" (Billy Spencer, Paul Jefferson, Steve McClintock) – 2:51
  4. "Your One And Only" (Even Stevens, Hillary Kanter) – 2:44
  5. "Billy's Dream" (Jess Brown) – 3:56
  6. "Wait a Minute" (Herb Pedersen) – 3:07
  7. "Even Fools Get Lucky Sometimes" (Curtis Wright, Robert Ellis Orrall) – 3:38
  8. "The Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" (John Scott Sherrill, Michael Henderson) – 2:31
  9. "I'd Know" (Victoria Shaw, Salley) – 3:11
  10. "I Like Simple Things" (Keith Stegall, Roger Murrah, J. Stevens) – 2:39

Chart Performance edit

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
1995 "Knock, Knock" 56 Knock, Knock
1996 "Wait a Minute"

Music videos edit

Year Video
1995 "Knock, Knock"
1996 "Wait a Minute"

References edit

  1. ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 199. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Knock, Knock Review". Allmusic. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  3. ^ Price, Deborah Evans (September 16, 1995). "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2012.