Hit the Highway is the third studio album by the Scottish folk rock duo the Proclaimers, released in March 1994 by Chrysalis Records.

Featuring elements of blues, country, gospel, R&B, rockabilly and soul, its style was compared favourably to traditional American music and to 1960s pop.

[8] Donald McKenzie of The Ottawa Citizen described Hit the Highway as a "diverse offering" with elements of country, gospel and rhythm and blues.

On the album's religious dimension, Charlie Reid commented, "There's a belief in God, that's for sure [...] I'm very unsure about religion, I'm suspicious of it and I certainly couldn't call myself a Christian as such.

"[10][6] The album's themes of spirituality, children and relationships was noted as being more "adult" than those of the grunge scene that dominated alternative music at the time.

Duo member Craig Reid told The Sacramento Bee that the contrast was "not conscious", further explaining; "we're not trying to be the opposite of what was fashionable [...] I like some of the stuff grunge bands do, and I think you can have both.

[12] Peter Galvin of Rolling Stone was more positive, remarking that the band "reinforce their passionate beliefs with music that is almost anthem-like in its fervor".