The White Buffalo – Hogtied Revisited (2008)

Released in 2008, Hogtied Revisited is a re‑recorded and expanded version of The White Buffalo’s original debut album Hogtied Like a Rodeo (2002). Singer‑songwriter The White Buffalo (real name Jake Smith) revisited the early songs with higher production quality and fuller arrangements, positioning them within his developing roots‑rock and alternative country style.

The re‑recorded album brought wider access to material that was previously only available on limited, independently distributed recordings.

Album Credits

Artist: The White Buffalo (Jake Smith)
Producer: The White Buffalo (self‑produced)
Recording: Re‑recorded in 2008; polishing and expanding songs from early 2000s sessions
Label: Independently released (later issued in Europe via Earache)

Although independently released, Hogtied Revisited reflects The White Buffalo’s growing musical confidence and roots influence, combining folk‑rock, country, blues, and Americana elements.

Album Tracklist

The Woods
Carnage
Damned
Today’s Tomorrow
Bar and the Beer
Sweet Hereafter
Story
I Believe
The Madmen
Wrong
Hogtied Like a Rodeo
Hideous Heart

Musical Style & Themes

Hogtied Revisited blends:

Outlaw country and alternative country stylings
Folk and blues‑leaning storytelling
Roots‑rock instrumentation
Narrative lyricism spotlighting hardship, love, loss, and grit

Compared to the lo‑fi original, these recordings are crisper and more robust, allowing Smith’s deep, expressive vocals and richly detailed storytelling to take center stage.

Lyrical subjects include:

Hardship and struggle
Love and heartbreak
Life on the margins
Self‑reflection and personal resilience

Commercial & Critical Notes

Originally released independently in the U.S. in 2008.
Reissued and made more widely available in Europe in 2017.
Helped to introduce fans of Sons of Anarchy, Californication, and Americana radio to Smith’s evolving artistry.

Though not a mainstream chart success, the album played an important role in building The White Buffalo’s dedicated fan base.

Fun Facts & Trivia

🎶 Revisited Roots

The album title literally reflects its purpose: revisiting material from the earliest phase of Smith’s songwriting with more polish and confidence.

🎤 Outlaw Narrative

Songs like Carnage and Wrong became staples of Smith’s live set and helped define his reputation as a gritty Americana storyteller.

📺 TV & Film Reach

Tracks from Hogtied Revisited—particularly Wrong and Sweet Hereafter—later appeared in film and TV placements, helping expand Smith’s exposure beyond niche roots scenes.