NEW EVENT LINK -
http://www.tinyurl.com/shoutwithhanson
April 18th, 2010 -
Promote the Album + Gather More to Join Event -
With the release of "Shout it Out" right around the corner, its time to start SHOUTING to the masses! Use one of the following graphics below to promote the album release and event page. Graphics contain our new TINYURL to make finding us just a little bit easier!
NOTE: All logos and artwork are property of HANSON and 3CG Records.
Graphic #1 (678x444) -
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Graphic #2 (478x100) -
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MORE COMING SOON.
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UPCOMING TELEVISION APPERANCES -
Friday, April 23rd: Late Show with David Letterman
(CBS, 11:35pm EST) - Performance of "Thinking 'Bout Somethin'"
Monday, April 26th: The TODAY Show
(NBC, 7-11am EST) - Interview about the music video Chography for "Thinking 'Bout Somethin'" and possible performance with flash mob. Show up and learn the moves with the video's cheographer. Afterwards, join HANSON and Take the Walk where the band will be hosting a "listening walk" of the new album.
How-To videos will be posted on hanson.net and youtube.com later in the week. We'll post the links here when they become available.
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TRACKLISTING:
1. Waiting for This
Who Sings Lead? – TAYLOR
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2. Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’
- “The first single, ‘Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’’, one of the songs that features brass, will keep you humming for days, with lyrics about putting a loose lover in her place underscored by a huge chorus, Wurlitzer, horns and Zac’s drumstick dancing on a cowbell. Even the lyrics are chock-full of R&B references from Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and others.”
Who Sings Lead? – TAYLOR
ITunes Release - April 27th, 2010.
Listen –
http://www.tinyurl.com/hansontbs
Watch -
http://bit.ly/aL0t8Y
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3. Kiss Me When You Come Home
- “The swinging pocket of ‘Kiss Me When You Come Home’ touches on heartfelt lyrics about the simpler connections that keep a relationship going.”
Who Sings Lead? – Taylor
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4. Carry You There
- “‘Carry You There’ harkens back to The Walk, with its message of motivation and connectedness and its gospel choir – ‘It’s one of our biggest themes, to rise above your troubles,’ Isaac says.”
Who Sings Lead? – Taylor
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5. Give a Little
- “…led by the second single ‘Give A Little’, which stands out as one of the few tracks driven by a distinctive guitar melody, harkening back to pure 60’s pop.”
Who Sings Lead? – TBA
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6. Make It Out Alive
- “‘Make It Out Alive’ is the definition of that pure piano-driven pop style with its unabashed technicolor horn arrangements and singable melodies.”
Who Sings Lead? – Taylor
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7. And I Waited
- “‘And I Waited’ brings in a tougher edge signaling a change in mood from with a four-on-the-floor kick drum and a darker lyrical undertone, helmed by Zac on lead vocals.”
Who Sings Lead? – Zac
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8. Use Me Up
Who Sings Lead? – Zac
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9. These Walls
Who Sings Lead? – Taylor
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10. Musical Ride
Who Sings Lead? – Zac
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11. Voice In the Chorus
- “‘Voice In The Chorus’ is the record’s climax, launching with driving piano into a tightly-arranged deceptively complex track about a kiss-off to a fair-weather friend, and backed up by a ruckus ensemble of all the textures heard throughout the album.”
Who Sings Lead? – Taylor
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12. Me Myself and I
- “The final somber tone of ‘Me Myself And I’ brings the album to its conclusion, shining a light on the band’s trademark tight, three-part harmonies and craftsman songwriting, without overproduction or sheen.”
Who Sings Lead? – Taylor / Three-Part Harmony
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SONGS THAT DIDN'T "MAKE THE CUT" -
I received a message from a few members of the event asking if I could post the titles to songs that I knew of which did not make the album. Here you go! I will add to the list if I learn of more.
- Breaktown
- Make it Through Today
- Worlds' On Fire
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NOTE: All quotes are from
http://www.hanson.net