Factory Man (2010) is the second full-length release by Americana and country singer-songwriter Eric Hanke, following his debut Autumn Blues. Recorded in Austin, Texas, the album continues Hanke’s exploration of traditional country and roots music, blending it with a reflective, modern singer-songwriter sensibility.

The album centers on working-class themes, personal struggle, and everyday resilience, with its title evoking the image of labor and identity tied to one’s occupation. Across its runtime (just over 43 minutes), Hanke crafts songs that feel grounded in lived experience—stories of hardship, perseverance, and the search for meaning within routine life. Musically, Factory Man leans on classic country instrumentation and understated arrangements, allowing the songwriting and emotional tone to take precedence.