The Hard Road: Restrung
| The Hard Road: Restrung | ||||
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| Released | 23 May 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
| Studio | X-Bred Production Studios Grainger Studios | |||
| Genre | Australian hip hop | |||
| Label | Obese | |||
| Producer | Hilltop Hoods | |||
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2009 reissue | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
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| RapReviews | 8/10 |
The Hard Road: Restrung is a remix of Hilltop Hoods' previous album The Hard Road, featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and American freestyle rapper Okwerdz.
The album was released on 12 May 2007 in Australia, with a launch show and one-off performance with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra at the Entertainment Centre on the release date. International guests Okwerdz and Mystro performed as a surprise for fans; they were not advertised on the bill. The performance was recorded, and will be feature on a DVD along with footage from recent Hilltop Hoods performances.
The album debuted at number 8 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified gold. The Hard Road: Restrung won the award for Best Urban Album at the 2007 ARIA Awards.