That's What Daddy Wants

Recorded in three days, the album was produced by Lloyd Maines.^[5][6] Joel Guzman played accordion on "87 Southbound".^[7] "Brand New Cadillac" was initially recorded for a Clash tribute album.^[8] Hancock used a drummer on three songs.^[9]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[10]
Los Angeles Times	[11]
Orlando Sentinel	[7]

The Washington Post stated: "As a songwriter, Hancock simply recycles the two-step rhythms, three-chord changes, 12-bar blues, four-lane highways and two-women troubles of his favorite old records. He invests this ordinary material with exceptional life, however, thanks to the irresistible vitality of his vocals."^[6] The Los Angeles Times thought that the album "may be edgy, but it's the edginess of a guy having a good time playing music that's all the more fun because it is so out of step with the mannerly country music of current fashion."^[11]

AllMusic wrote that "retro is perfectly fine when it's done as well as this."^[10]

All songs written by Wayne Hancock; except where noted

1. "That's What Daddy Wants" – 3:32
2. "87 Southbound" – 3:32
3. "Johnson City" – 5:15
4. "Misery" – 2:30
5. "Little Lisa" – 1:47
6. "Knocked Out Rhythm" – 5:14
7. "Highway 54" – 2:54
8. "Johnny Law" – 4:13
9. "Freight Line Blues" – 2:41
10. "Lea Ann" – 4:06
11. "Life on the Road" – 3:29
12. "Louisiana Blues" – 4:44
13. "Brand New Cadillac" (Vince Taylor) – 4:39