Product Description

Sister Hazel's major label debut is so catchy and polished,you'd think these guys had been around for years. This is earthy, folky pop with strong country and Southern rock influences, irresistible harmonies and hook-filled choruses. Sister Hazel's sound is familiar and contemporary, but there is an enthusiasm and optimism to their music, with lyrics like "And everything is wonderful/When everything's all right--soall right", from "Starfish". There's even a song called "Happy".
Even the less joyful songs, like "So Long", are refreshingly simple and angst-free. Musically, Sister Hazel recalls pop groups like Hootie and the Blowfish as well as harder-edged, slide-guitar-driven Southern rock bands (lead guitarist Ryan Newell cites the Allman Brothers and the Freddy Jones Band as influences, among others). SOMEWHERE MORE FAMILIAR rings sweet and true in a world full of bitterness and cynicism.

Track Listing

1. Just Remember
2. Happy
3. All For You
4. Look To The Children
5. Wanted It To Be
6. Think About Me
7. So Long
8. Superman
9. Concede
10. Cerilene
11. We'll Find It
12. Starfish

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5158 in Music
• Released on: 1998-04-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import

Customer Reviews

good honest rock
Why people dont know about this band more i dont know. They are a tight talented band and this album, their second, which is actually a re-release, is really very strong for its genre. All 12 tracks are light acousitc rock, sometimes bordering on Country and Western but never actually getting there. Standout tracks include "All For You", which has had a lot of airtime in america a few years ago, "Think About Me" and "Superman", good old fashioned light rock rockers and "Starfish" which in my opinion is the best song on the album. the lyrics throughout the album seem very well thought out and, yes, even poetic at times. I personally enjoy this album immensely, but have had mixed responses from friends and i think is one of those albums that needs to be listened to over and over to be fully appreciated, as while at first listen it may sound one dimensional, there is some very good guitar and bass work and some clever 'sneak up one ya' catches and melodies, as well as brilliant vocals by lead singer Ken Block. The band is very honest and down to earth in real life and i think that shows through in the songs... good earthy honest rock!!! listen to it.