- Audio CD (20 May 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: Columbia
- ASIN: B00006690S
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,298 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Who'd have thought that out of the messy sludge that nu-metal trawled out of the swamp with it, a glistening gem such as Hundred Reason's hotly-tipped debut Ideas Above Our Station could appear from Surrey and blow everything else out of the murky waters? Ideas Above Our Station is a genuinely solid rock album of immediate quality. Heavy metal? This is precious metal--a true diamond in the dirt: rock without pretension, but fuelled by canisters of sheer emotion and raw energy. It's exciting, it's immediate and it will start a fire in your belly.
There are shades of early Pearl Jam here, particularly in the first single "If I Could", but such comparisons on their own are unfair--witness the gloriously deranged guitar of "Shine" or the restrained brutality of live favourite "Silver". The only trouble is their immediacy often suffocates their fragile melodies, whereas bands such as My Vitriol and Feeder have always elevated them to the forefront of their songs. What it lacks in finesse it makes up for in sheer dewy-eyed belief--there may be silver here, but they'll have to dig a little deeper to produce pure gold. "In my hands good fortune", frontman Doran near-croons on "Falter". On the basis of this, it is well deserved. --Ben Johncock
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In the middle of the sludge of nu-metal tthat surrounds us at the moment this by-rights stratospheric album shines. This is one great hope for British music, let alone the international rock scene. With riffage on songs like Silver and I'll find you of ear splitting quality, but change to the Falter ballad and you will be stunned by the sheer beauty of this epic.If you have to won 1 rock album buy this one-it epitamises everything that is good music without a hint of the usual arrogance of other greats.
An unbeatable emo-rock record.Without this album your collection is incomplete!
An unbeatable emo-rock record.Without this album your collection is incomplete!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well not quite a hundred, but each track on this debut release should count as a reason in itself.
As standard bearers for the British emo movement of rock bands, Hundred Reasons have unleashed one of the finest British rock albums in years. Full of driving rhythms and strong melodies, this lot provoke a thoughtful mood as well as one of sheer exhilaration through a need to jump around the place, playing your air guitar for fun.
With a three killer singles in 'I'll Find You', If I Could' and the brilliant 'Silver', Hundred Reasons have delivered an equally impressive album which stands shoulder to shoulder with anything the US has sent us recently.
Hundred Reasons have an appeal which should stretch from fans of The Strokes, BRMC and The Hives to those who enjoy the melodic rock of Nickleback, Puddle Of Mudd and The Calling.
The best news of all, is Hundred Reasons have delivered an album superior to any of the aformentioned bands recent releases!
As standard bearers for the British emo movement of rock bands, Hundred Reasons have unleashed one of the finest British rock albums in years. Full of driving rhythms and strong melodies, this lot provoke a thoughtful mood as well as one of sheer exhilaration through a need to jump around the place, playing your air guitar for fun.
With a three killer singles in 'I'll Find You', If I Could' and the brilliant 'Silver', Hundred Reasons have delivered an equally impressive album which stands shoulder to shoulder with anything the US has sent us recently.
Hundred Reasons have an appeal which should stretch from fans of The Strokes, BRMC and The Hives to those who enjoy the melodic rock of Nickleback, Puddle Of Mudd and The Calling.
The best news of all, is Hundred Reasons have delivered an album superior to any of the aformentioned bands recent releases!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What an album!! From the storming I'll Find You opener to the beautiful Avalanche HR give a performance that combines power, energy, sensitivity and sheer genius. Musically it's not that similar to ATDI, although the energy's the same, its rather in a genre aside. This is one of my favourite albums ever-you can listen to this album all the time and never get bored.
Musically its top notch too. The interplay on guitar between Larry Hibbit and Paul Townsend is superb, and solid beats are provided by Andy Bews on drums. Buy this now.
Musically its top notch too. The interplay on guitar between Larry Hibbit and Paul Townsend is superb, and solid beats are provided by Andy Bews on drums. Buy this now.
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Incredible Debut
Hundred Reasons emerged from the small towns of Aldershot and Farnborough during the turn of the millenium, released a handful of EP's before they eventually released Ideas Above... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. F. Clarke
A cracking rock album!
If you like rock music - buy this! I'm slightly embarrassed to say that I've only recently purchased it, but it's been on constant rotation in my car. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. I. Watson
Quality debut from Surrey rockers
In my opinion this is Hundred Reasons best album, if you are a HR fan and you don't own this, i strongly advise you order it immediately, and then buy Kill Your Own. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. D. Baker
Fantastic
An absolute joy of an album! It's such a shame their following albums failed to live up to this, but it's such a good album that everyone should own it!
Published on 16 April 2010 by A. Wall
Brits can rock !
I've not felt the urge to write a review before but after listening to this album I am gutted for the band that they are not as big as they deserve to be. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2006 by mollynew442
Hundred Reason's First Album
A really beutiful album, have now owned 3 copies, but they've all managed to get scratched with the amount ive listened to them! Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2004 by "brucey_baby_101"
a great disappointment
I am surprised to see so many good reviews of this record. I have to say this album is a great let-down. I can honestly say I only enjoy two tracks: "Falter" and "Silver". Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2003 by "andy_abel"
If you dont have it...get it!
I first heard Hundred Reasons on Kerrang Tv and I was addicted to them nearly straight away. They play real great music, Hundred Reasons are a refreshing change from the aftershock... Read more
Published on 17 May 2003 by "icon_redseal"
Brit rock hopefuls come good.
Its been a while since we've had a nice bit of hype for small band. Problem is whenever a band is due to release their debut and they're hyped up they usually end up flat on their... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2003 by A. Gasson
Unbelievable
this album is simply outstanding. deftly transcending all conventions of punk, hardcore, rock, metal and indie while able to be influenced by all the aforentioned genres. Read more
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