Welcome to the Freakshow (Hinder album)
| Welcome To The Freakshow | ||||
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| Studio album by Hinder | ||||
| Released | December 4, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, post-grunge | |||
| Length | 36:48 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
| Producer | Cody Hanson, Marshal Dutton | |||
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| Singles from Welcome to the Freakshow | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Alternate cover of Welcome to the Freakshow |
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Welcome to the Freakshow is the fourth studio album by American rock band Hinder. Released on December 4, 2012 by Republic Records,[2] it is the band's successor to All American Nightmare, released in 2010. It is the final studio album to feature founding vocalist Austin Winkler.
The album debuted at No.65 on Billboard 200, with 12,000 copies sold.[3] It has sold 60,000 copies in the US as of May 2015.[4]
Production
On August 9, 2012, Hinder announced, via Facebook and Twitter, that their new album will be titled Welcome to the Freakshow. The album was released on December 4, 2012. Hinder released the first single, "Save Me," on August 30.[5] According to Artistdirect, the group, in addition to typical rock music, incorporated elements of pop and country to the album's sound.[6]
In an interview with Billboard, frontman Austin Winkler said that Welcome to the Freakshow was recorded during "a really, really dark drug binge" for him; immediately after the album was completed he entered a rehabilitation program.[7] He also said that the band wrote about thirty potential songs for the album before selecting the eleven included in the final release.[7]
Austin Winkler revealed that the album is reflecting of “a really, really dark drug binge.” He added, “I think you can definitely hear the turmoil in my voice. As soon as we got the record done I went into treatment to get help, and it’s interesting to go back and listen to it now. Coming back, I have a whole new look on all of them and they mean something completely different to me now, too, so it’s pretty cool. That’s the beauty of music.”
The album was produced by Hinder drummer Cody Hanson and Faktion's Marshall Dutton [2] and mixed by James Michael of Sixx:A.M.
Release
The album was announced on October 2, 2012 for release on December 4, 2012.[2] First single "Save Me" preceded the album, having been released on August 30.[8] Hellhound Music called the track "an in-your-face performance of arena rock at its best"[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Save Me" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Ladies Come First" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Should Have Known Better" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Marshal Dutton, Jeff Halavacs, Jacob Hindlin | 3:28 |
| 4. | "Freakshow" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Craig Wiseman | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Talk to Me" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Get Me Away from You" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren | 3:11 |
| 7. | "Is It Just Me" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren | 3:20 |
| 8. | "I Don't Wanna Believe" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Josh Kear, Richard Marx | 3:31 |
| 9. | "See You in Hell" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren | 3:17 |
| 10. | "Anyone But You" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren | 4:11 |
| 11. | "Wanna Be Rich" | Cody Hanson, Austin Winkler, Marshal Dutton | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 36:48 | ||
Best Buy exclusive:
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Get Me Away from You" (acoustic version) | 3:15 |
| 13. | "Ladies Come First" (alternate version) | 3:09 |
| 14. | "Save Me" (acoustic version) | 2:38 |
| 15. | "See You in Hell" (acoustic version) | 2:52 |
| 16. | "Talk To Me" (acoustic version) | 3:13 |
| Total length: | 15:07 | |
Personnel
- Austin Winkler - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Joe Garvey - lead guitar
- Mark King - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Mike Rodden - bass guitar, backing vocals
- Cody Hanson - drums
Chart positions
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[10] | 8 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] | 3 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 14 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 65 |
References
- ↑ Varwig, Brandon (April 1, 2015). "Album Review Hinder Welcome To The Freakshow". aNewRisingMusic. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Hinder Announce New Album, 'Welcome to the Freakshow'". Loudwire. October 2, 2012. Archived from the original on December 7, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ Keith Caulfield (December 14, 2012). "Chart Moves: Luke Bryan, One Direction's 'Take Me Home' Next for 2012's Million-Sellers Club". Billboard.
- ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Hinder Music on Facebook". Hinder via Facebook. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ↑ "HinderFreakshow". Artistdirect.
- 1 2 "Hinder's New Album Inspired By Singer's 'Really Dark Drug Binge'". Billboard.com. November 13, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ↑ "New single "Save Me" from HINDER!!". Chief Music Management. August 30, 2012. Archived from the original on December 7, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Hinder “Welcome To The Freakshow” Review". Hellhoundmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ↑ "Hinder – Chart history" Billboard Top Alternative Albums for Hinder.
- ↑ "Hinder – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Hinder.
- ↑ "Hinder – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Hinder.
- ↑ "Hinder – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Hinder.