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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
All Grown Up!, 21 April 2007
These men are talented.
Seeing them live and listening to this album has just made me realise what a great bunch of musicians they really are. "The Walk" does not disappoint, the songs are closer to the genre of 'indie' than 'rock-pop' in *my* opinion. All the songs are well written and the music ranges from fast to slow. This album is a mixture of the talents of all three brothers, and in the end they have produced a great album that deserves all its rewards.
Hanson fan? Buy. Not? You'll still enjoy and appreciate this album.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, 24 April 2008
Everywhere I look I am told Hanson don't have a market to aim at, they don't satisfy the rockers, they don't appeal to the teenage market anymore, and are nowhere hard enough for the goths/emo. But it is the people who don't fall into a category that Hanson appeal to. Us who wan't catchy tunes with meaningful lyrics, full of hooks and vibrancy.
And it is exactly this that Zac, Isaac and Taylor offer the listener, excellent songs sung with energy and passion, always cathcy and memorable but each song unique in its honesty.
I loved their 2004 album 'Underneath' with its slighltly more acoustic feel but 'The Walk' really takes all the best elements from that album and their other studio albums and blends them effortlessly into a great CD.
And whilst all other other bands try endlessly to appeal to some group or another I shall sit smugly knowing I will always have one group of amazing muscians to return to for superb songs. I LOVE HANSON...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Kidding? It is Actually Good..., 12 Jul 2007
OK, I'll be the first to admit that I was not a fan of Hanson in their "mmmbopp stage". However, they have now matured to a band that writes and plays not what other people want, but what they feel is right for them. I didn't know they were around any more until I saw their Great Divide music video on the tv. As I watched that video I had no idea who the band was, but I certainly had to find out. Much to my great surprise it was Hanson. I went back and bought their previous album Underneath and it was good, I liked most of the tracks.
Then when this album came out I had to check it out. Up to the release I downloaded the podcast from iTunes and watched their Underneath podcast which exposes the American Music Industry and the corruption that money has done. Then they had a podcast for The Walk which featured the making of just about every track. I kid you not, by watching this podcast I had a greater appreciation for all bands that wrote and played their own music.
Now about The Walk. This is an absolutely great album that I think a lot of people would like if they didn't know it was by Hanson. As a band they have such a negative stigma in America and if you liked them as a kid, well, you just didn't let anyone know. This album is completely different. I played some of the tracks for friends without telling them the artist and they loved it. When I told them it was Hanson they were blown away. I can listen to this album without skipping over any tracks.
**Great Divide** - Has a gospel feel to it without going too far. They incorporate the rock nicely with the guitar and drum beats that really pull everything together.
**Been There Before** - This is honestly my favorite track, it has an infectious beat that gets everyone moving their heads. Really great melodies and interesting lyrics.
**Georgia** - A typical track of sorts, but has an upbeat tempo that keeps you entertained.
**Watch Over Me** - This is just a great track lyrically. "She waits and takes her place in line, never bothers asking why. The mirror sheds no light at all. The days turn into lesser days until there's only night and light wouldn't help... she's too far gone." It is a song that everyone can relate to, everyone knows someone like that. A person that is stuck in a rut and daily seems to be going in the same direction. It would be a sad song, but Isaac has that gruff voice that strains in the high notes and makes into a bit of an alternative track.
**Running Man** - A "party track" as it says in the first couple seconds. Totally upbeat, not totally rock, but the vocals are excellent.
**Go** - Ok, there is a music video out about this one so I'll let you form your own opinion... YouTube it.
**Fire On the Mountain** - Powerful message and it isn't hidden, they put it out there and if you have any background in the subject you'll get it.... "We sit secure in time-honored traditions made. Never wondering where or when the Sickle may come. If we don't seek our knowledge to be greater men. When the rain Starts falling gonna drown before we get our feet wet."
**One More** - The piano ties holds this track together. A bit slower than most of the other tracks, except Go. However, it isn't that horribly slow mushy track. This one also has a great message.
**Blue Sky** - Comes in nicely after a slower track and is upbeat with a bit of the African choir that can be heard in Great Divide.
**Tearing It Down** - While Blue Sky had almost a painful note in the vocals this track is a bit more smooth. However, the track doesn't stop - you can always hear the drums and the guitar through everything.
**Something Goin' Round** -"Are you falling asleep at the wheel? Maybe there's a feeling you've been pushing off." ... "I've got this something thats been going round, you don't know it, but you need it now" I've said this about a few other tracks, but when you listen to this album in it's entirety you either get the underlying message 'cause you know it or "you don't know it, but you need it"... Great track, definitely upbeat.
**Your Illusion** - A slower track that somewhat tugs at the heart strings if you or someone you've known has been in the situation. It's about someone "wasting life" and wanting to commit suicide and "placing their blame on everyone else."
**The Walk** - The lyrics sum up the entire album. A bit slower track, mostly just vocals and a piano.
Great album altogether. I didn't put the lyrics to all the tracks because you can look them up. If you own the album already or are thinking about getting it look up the lyrics so you know what you're listening to. There is an underlying religious theme to this album. It doesn't come out and beat it over your head. As a matter of fact, you won't notice it unless you have a background in the chruch and to take it a step further - a deep background in Biblical passages. They don't come out and say anything or try to convert anyone, they're just writing about life, a life that everyone knows and lives. Does this take away from the album? Not at all, secular and non-secular alike are going to love this album...
If you like this album you might want to check out Jonny Lang's "Turn Around"... very upbeat, great vocals, and of course the guitar prodigy doesn't disappoint.
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