Released 04/12/2012
We all possess those idiosyncrasies and quirks that make us a little strange, whether it's an odd proclivity or an offbeat fascination. In fact, that's the one thing the entire world shares in common. Hence, the title of Hinder's fourth full-length album for Republic Records, Welcome to the Freakshow. Co-produced by drummer Cody Hanson and Marshall Dutton, Hinder made a conscious effort to explore new avenues this time around. The multi-platinum Oklahoma City hard rockers got just freaky enough for their latest offering. Of course they've still got some rock anthems such as "Ladies Come First," but tracks like the acoustic "Get Me Away From You" boast gritty charm with just the right amount of pop prowess. Welcome to the Freakshow is Hinder at their most diverse and dynamic. Hinder's certainly had quite the ride to arrive at this Freakshow. Their 2005 debut, Extreme Behavior, sold over three-million copies in the U.S., while its breakthrough single "Lips of an Angel" hit #1 on the Billboard Pop Chart and went triple platinum in Australia. The record's follow-up in 2008, Take it to the Limit, surpassed Gold status in the US after debuting at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Meanwhile, their third effort, American Nightmare, dropped in 2010. Along the way, the band has shared the stage on national tours with everyone Mötley Crüe and Nickelback to Papa Roach and Saving Abel. After nearly a decade, Hinder are stronger than ever. Hanson concludes, "There aren't too many bands that can stick together in the same lineup for an entire career. We all get along so well because we're just five dudes from Oklahoma who like having a good time, laughing, and making music."
Disc 1: Save Me Ladies Come First Should Have Known Better Freakshow Talk To Me Get Me Away From You Is It Just Me I Dont Wanna Believe See You In Hell Anyone But You Wanna Be Rich