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 A whimsically fun and bizarre album Jun 19, 2008
The Hoosiers, when first breaking onto the scene could only be described as weird, yet unique. They gave us a sound that we truly don't hear that much on todays pop music scene, they present originality and simplicity to their music. The lead singer Irwin Sparks has said in interviews that the band wanted to be known as an Indie band but they're not cool enough, but let me tell you when comparing the Hoosiers to other "Indie" bands on the scene at the moment they're quite easily the best at what they do. Sparks has also noted that the Hoosiers sound is a blend of all music genres and they have named it "Odd Pop" it's pop that's a bit odd.
Citing their inspirations as being The Cure, The Flaming Lips & XTC you can certainly see the inspiration when listening to the album as most every song has a completely different feel to it. My personal favourites of the album are the up beat songs such as Goodbye Mr. A and Cops & Robbers, but I most certainly love nearly all the songs on the album with the exception of Worst Case Scenario which in my opinion is the worst song on the album.
My Top 5
1. Cops & Robbers
2. Killer
3. Goodbye Mr. A
4. Worried About Ray
5. The Trick To Life
Brilliant album that should be owned by every American with a light hearted look at music.
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Music crack May 24, 2008
With their tongues firmly planted in cheeks, the Hoosiers are a party for your ears. It's an 80's movement just begun but all freshened up and made new again. Prog rock this is not. If you want light-hearted, inoffensive to all (except the hopelessly cynical), happy music: this is it.
Though perhaps not the most original music, these lads add an energy and earnestness that gives every tune a shot of Red Bull and vodka. And it's addictive stuff. I dare you not to like this music!
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Love or hate them. Apr 16, 2008
Love them or hate them. There's no escaping The Hoosiers at the moment. This trio, who defy the current crop of indie bands and actually sing rather than warble with a ridiculous accent, have topped the UK album charts with their debut album "The Trick To Life" and have had two Top 5 singles. It all looks bright for this bunch of Berkshire boys.
On this album, the trio, led by Irwin Sparkes are doing alright with first upbeat stomper single, "Worried About Ray", being catchy enough to linger, like a stinking cod behind the radiator, in the UK Top 10 for eight consecutive weeks.
"...Ray" and "Goodbye Mr A" both contain the trademark Hoosier sound of choral harmonies, upbeat drums and resounding organ, which in some ways harks back to ELO.
With "Run Rabbit Run" unfortunately the band overstep the mark and try their hand at taking off Radiohead.
Frontman Sparkes just loves to exercise his impressive falsetto at any opportunity and the one trick pony really begins to grate.
The record keeps up its assault of semi-nauseating dad-pop just taking a breath long enough to change the pace for the love-struck "Clinging On For Life" but by then it's too late. There's even a hidden track on the album to finish you off if you haven't had enough already.
This album is seriously catchy, and their poppier rock songs, especially their first two singles "Worried About Ray" and "Goodbye Mr A", will be stuck in your head all day.
The ballads shows off singer Irwin Sparkes' voice the best, making him sound a bit like Jeff Buckley, especially on "A Sadness Runs Through Him".
This is not a bad record, but it's all so very safe and fairly non-offensive stuff.
 Meh... Mar 26, 2008
I loved the songs Worried About Ray and Goodbye Mr. A ,
But was pretty disappointed that I had to wait
A few weeks to get the CD from an overseas provider
(it isn't on iTunes).
The music itself wasn't worth the wait,
But I do enjoy the majority of the songs...
It just wasn't what I was expecting.
This is an album I would borrow the CD
From a friend, Not buy.
Too late.
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Excellent Debut Feb 08, 2008
I downloaded this album after reading some great reviews in the U.K.
This is not just another brit pop band, the Hoosiers are pretty solid and they claim to have a style called "odd pop" well I don`t know about that but the Hoosiers are gaining popularity pretty fast.
The flagship of this album is the single "worried about ray" which featured in position #5 in the U.K. Charts not only airplay but sales. This song is really good and catchy, great vocal a la Matt Belamy (muse) and great rhythm.
The second single from this album is "Goodbye Mr. A" another great track, awesome melody and rhythm and catchy lyrics.
This is a short album, but the kind you can easily listen every song without skipping. I really recommend you to get it if you are into this kind of music.
Similarities: The kooks, Razorlight.
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