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| Zac Hanson's painting of "Loud", the cover of the new EP @HDay Gallery 2016 |
Hi all! I returned from the Middle of Nowhere ( Tulsa,
Ok) about a week ago and I finally stopped dancing to Hanson's new EP: Loud,
long enough to sit down and write a review.
Hanson's new EP Loud was given to
all fan club members who attended Hanson Day/ MOE 2016. If you are a fan club
member who didn't get a chance to attend your EP should arrive in mail sometime
next week. Hanson's EP Loud features 5 mostly up beat tracks and is actually
part one of a two EP set. Hanson's second EP: Play, releases October 10th of
this year and will have five more (live) tracks. The 10 tracks are supposed to
make up for Hanson not releasing a new album this year.
If the first 5 tracks of Loud are
any indication of what Play will sound like, then I will not be disappointed.
The Tracks
1)
Ooh La La La: Fun. This track is just pure simple fun. No deep meaning here, just
the simple elation one gets when an attractive person passes them on the street
and your immediate thought is: DAMN,
or in this case Ooh La, La, La. This song is catchy, I dare you not to get the "Damn good lookings and
the Oh La,La,La stuck in your head. This
song also says everything I've thought about Taylor Hanson, just in case you
wanted to know.
Favorite lyrics: "I know every thread you wear is woven to entice. How
you use it ain't fair."
2)
Stop me in Tracks: My favorite track on this EP. If this
whole EP isn't a love letter to fans, this song certainly is. I know it's
ridiculous to think this one track could pertain to us, this song could easily
be about any person, place, or thing but when I first heard it live at the
Hanson Day concert, in its completed form, it just screamed: HANSON.
I thought yes, Hanson you finally understand what most
the fan base has been trying to tell for 19 years! That at the end of the day
when I am worn down, beaten, and at end of my rope, Hanson it's you andyour
music that brings me back! This song is awesome live, and it was amazing to see
hundreds of fellow fans during the concert with their arms raised screaming
"I don't wake up DEAD INSIDE!" I felt in that moment, that we were
all connected, that we had somehow reached a greater understanding our love for
this band. Someone please comment below,
and let me know if you felt it too, or at least know what I'm talking about so
I don't feel like a crazy person.
Favorite lyrics:
"When I get
home, Monday morning I have the scars to prove it."
3)
No Rest for the Weary: I am lyrics person and boy does this
song have them. The type of lyrics that just flow and when you hear them you
go, "Oh, damn that was good line!"
I had a friend state that this song was the best Hanson song in years, and I am
inclined to agree. It's definitely could of been new album worthy. With every
new EP there is usually one song that stands out above the rest, this is that
song.
Favorite
Lyrics: Basically, the whole 2nd verse but, "Cause my feet can't move
to where my heart just aint."
4)
Something Loud: This is the best Isaac song! I know,
I know I said that about " For your Love" and "Grace
Unknown" is probably my favorite Isaac lead but with every new Hanson
chapter, Isaac songs continue to impress me. And this song is just fun, with
great lyrics!
Favorite Lyrics: "Every pint is a picture of home."
5)
Siren Call: This is my least favorite track on
the album. Loud is so upbeat, catchy, and dare I say loud, that this balled
just seems to bring everything down, but maybe it's strategically placed. A calm
to a high, a means to an end, the rest after climax, the last resounding note
in a beautiful masterpiece? Maybe I'm just selfish and like the songs states I
want to enjoy every second "before the music stops", thank god for
repeat!
Favorite Lyrics: "But when we stop, it starts to beat of your aching
heart."
As a whole, the Loud EP
is solid. The best Hanson EP in years, every track can be played straight
through and sound is 100% Hanson. Now if only Hanson would release Play in a CD
format so Loud and Play could be a MATCHING set! Come on guys!
My other favorite Hanson EPS:
Facing the Blank Page and Sound of Light.
Next blog: Hanson Day 2016 Recap.
