Article: Their new group is super

By | June 19, 2009

Their group might be super, but your fact checking? Not so much.

Three albums released in the first half of 2009 prove the supergroup concept shows no signs of burning out or fading away. Tinted Windows is the self-titled debut of former Hanson lead singer Taylor Hanson, nearly-old-enough-to-be-his-grandfather drummer Bun E. Carlos from Cheap Trick, guitarist James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins, and bassist Adam Schlesinger from Fountains of Wayne. Other than the more alternative-minded Iha, it’s no surprise the remaining power-popsters would join to update the 70’s sound of the Raspberries, most notably in the nostalgia-evoking album closer “New Cassette” (don’t even try to explain that title to a generation that thinks a record store is where medical charts are archived).

The releases by Chickenfoot and Heaven & Hell both made the top ten of Billboard’s album chart, while Tinted Windows didn’t sell as much, likely due to reduced publicity and less-legendary star power. After all, Hagar and Dio were caterwauling on classic rock radio long before the birth of the lead singer for Tinted Windows, who remains best known for the teen pop of “MMMbop”. Besides, hard rock fans are known for their enduring loyalty, as evidenced by the newest AC/DC album, Black Ice, which immediately reached the platinum sales plateau despite being available exclusively at Target stores and using the same three chords as all the band’s prior recordings. Still, with 66% of the latest supergroups registering strong first-week sales, there’s a very good chance most musicians and music industry executives will continue to recycle the shopworn idea of assembling proven stars in a low-risk/high-reward venture. For better or worse, no one should be surprised by the inevitable unveiling of Joan Jett, Ann Wilson, and Pat Benatar as Blackheartbreaker.

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Site Updates & Penny contest

By | June 17, 2009

As you may have noticed, I’ve been adding a lot of new content to the blog. If you haven’t noticed, it’s because I have been back dating everything. All the set lists I could find (so far) have been back dated to the date of the show – all the way back to 1998’s Albertane Tour. A list of what is missing is “coming soon” (Or if you are a hanson.net member, head on over to Tour Talk and check out my posts there – I have also posted some lists in the livejournal hanson community)

A new layout will be coming to hansontickets.com shortly – I hope to have it done by the time tour dates are released for the Fall Tour – or by the time the tour kicks off. (Without knowing specifics its hard to judge if I’ll get it done in time for the announcement of dates!)

I can give you a bit of a “sneak peak” of what is going to be posted – all the dates will not only have the tickets (where available) posted, but will also have the set lists posted (where available) Also being posted will be checklists so you can keep track of what songs you have heard live. I am working on checklists now for cover songs and original Hanson songs by album. These will be PDFs that you can print out and add to your journal, scrapbook, etc. In order to keep track of what you have and haven’t heard (in case you ever get the chance to request a song, you’ll know which ones to pick!)

Everything is being re-vamped and will be split up by years, not by tours and promo/official. That seemed to confuse a lot of people so I am hoping listing everything by years will make the site a bit easier to navigate.

I have received no entries yet for the penny contest. You have just under 2 weeks to get your creative juices flowing. Information on the contest can be found in the sticky post above. Entries must be in by June 30th. If we receive no entries, the penny fundraiser will be postponed, but I do intend to try and come up with something for a Music in Schools US charity.

2009 Members Kit Lyrics: Devil’s Nachos

By | June 17, 2009

Devil’s Nachos (2007)
(Z. Hanson)

I met the Devil at the Taco Bell
Said how ya doing how’s it burning in hell
He said hot damn give me a chance
I’ll show you boy why the demons dance
Stop short and give me your price
I see the fire that is burning in your eyes
He said listen son I’ll sell it to you cheap
Sell you a bowl for the price of your soul

Devil’s Nachos
Too Hot
Devil’s Nachos
Way Too Hot

He put the bowl on the table
Said take a bite if you think you’re able
To bear the heat of a burning sun
In your stomach till kingdom come
Right then
I stood straight
And took a chip
In my hand
And put the thing
On my tongue
And felt the tingle of my taste buds

Devil’s Nachos
Too Hot
Devil’s Nachos
Way Too Hot

I leaned close
So he could hear
Every word
Very clear
They’re not hot
They’re not warm
They don’t sting
They don’t burn
I won’t sign on the dotted line
Cause the contract says that I’ll burn till the end of time
Hell must be frozen through
Cause you’re not the devil that I thought I knew

2009 Members Kit Lyrics: All I Have To Give

By | June 17, 2009

All I have To Give (2006)
(I. Hanson, D. Webb)

Sitting here in a hotel room
Waking up in the afternoon
It’s November 22nd or so I’ve heard
We just talked 12 hours ago
But now I’m half way to New Mexico
Selling our story for a dime

These words are all I have to give you
Tell me and I’ll be just what you need

This is not a choice that I’m making
My life is all I have to give up

I recall our last conversation
Late last night in College Station
Now Texas seems like a promise I can’t keep
I told you I’d be home by Thanksgiving
But if I can’t tell you what I’m feeling
When I show up it’s not really me

These words are all I have to give you
Tell me and I’ll be just what you want

My heart once was yours for the taking
My life is all I have to give up

I recall ike yesterday, the zydeco and the trumpets played
As we danced all night long in New Orleans
As I pulled you close to me, You said don’t let go but now I see
That there’s nothing left for us to go back to

Theses lies are all I have to give ip
My life is all I have to give up

So as I say my last goodbye in a letter that is hard to write
I think of all the things I never said
Like I’m sorry for all of the lies
and never seeing all the times
You kept me holding on to what we had

2009 Members Kit Lyrics: Wait Here For You

By | June 17, 2009

Wait Here For You (2008)
(Z. Hanson, C. Sligh)

Woke up early
To try and catch the rain
Across Pennsylvania
On a western bound train
All our pictures can’t replace the things we’ve said
I don’t know where we’re going yet or where the tracks lead

I can’t say what is waiting for you
At every stop
You blow my mind and change direction
The simple fact is I’ve fallen now so if you get off
I’m gonna wait here for you

I’m in Seattle
You’re down in New Orleans
But that doesn’t change much about the way I see things
I’ll take the south bound
And meet you in between
There’s no destination except where the tracks lead

I can’t say what is waiting for you
At every step
You blow my mind and change direction
The simple fact is I’ve fallen now so if you get off
I’m gonna wait here for you

I can’t get enough
It’s only a touch
But it’s breaking my heart
It’s tearing me up
Are you in are you out
Are all of your doubts?
Taking you further
And further away

2009 Members Kit Lyrics: I Can’t Wait

By | June 17, 2009

I Can’t Wait (2007)
(T. Hanson, S. Trask, S. Mcracken)

I can’t wait
I can’t wait
I can’t wait
I won’t miss you when you’re gone

I’ve done my time
I served it well
I didn’t want to speak my mind
I held my tongue till the last shoe fell
I’m gonna put it on the line

I’m not the only song
Saying I can’t wait
T obe the one to knock you back off your feet again
So pack your bags and be on your way
I won’t miss you when you’re gone

You made the rules in the dirty game
And you break them way to easily
You’re always cruelest when you aim
The insults in your quiver at me

Chorus

I can’t wait
To be the one to knock you back off your feet again
To be the one to kick you down in the street again
So pack your bags and be on your way
I won’t miss you when you’re gone

I can’t wait
I can’t wait
I won’t miss you when you’re gone

Looking for Setlists

By | June 9, 2009

I am working on re-doing hansontickets.com. In addition to including the ticket stubs, I am looking to also add the set lists for all the shows. From roughly 2003 and on I’m all set with being able to find these.

But I definitely need help with 1998 and 2000. I’m not getting my hopes up for 1998, but I know in 2000 there were images up on hanson.net with all the setlists. I feel like SOMEONE must have these saved? They all couldn’t have been lost in the transition between fanclub managers, could they?

Either way – if you went to a show in 1998 or 2000 and know the set list (in order, out of order, only some of the songs, etc) PLEASE let me know – either leave a comment here or email hansontickets@gmail.com

If we all work together we can figure this out.

Article: Grumpy Old Men 2012

By | June 9, 2009

Once again, I beg of you, do your research! I mean, really, I don’t care if you’re going to tease Hanson. But if you must, at least get your facts straight. Reunion tour? Really? Wouldn’t the band have had to have broken up or something in order to reunite? L-0-L

Not since the Hanson brothers (the former teen pop sensations, not the badass dudes from Slapshot) embarked on their reunion tour a few years ago has there been a summer tour as nauseating and irritating as the Cheney/Gingrich Hate Tour of 2009. While Hanson’s “Mmmbop” was a minor nuisance, the Cheney/Gingrich tour of late has ranged from delusional to downright dangerous for our country. Rumors abound that either or both of these two grumpy old men will be throwing his hat into the 2012 presidential ring.

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Hanson to judge at Independent Music Awards

By | June 2, 2009

Hanson formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson. They are best known for the 1997 hit song “MMMBop” from their major label debut album Middle of Nowhere that earned three Grammy nominations. Despite the enormous commercial success of Middle of Nowhere, the band suffered from the merge that eliminated Mercury Records and were moved to Island Def Jam Music Group. After a three year struggle, depicted in the documentary film Strong Enough to Break by Ashley Greyson, the brothers left Island Def Jam Records. The band now records under its own label, 3CG Records, and has distribution deals through Alternative Distribution Alliance in the United States, Cooking Vinyl in Europe and Sony BMG in Asia. Released on April 20, 2004, Underneath debuted at #1 on Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and #25 on the Billboard 200 album chart, making Underneath one of the most successful self-released albums of all time. On September 10, 2007, Hanson began “The Walk Tour” in Nashville. During tours, Hanson continues their work against poverty and AIDS in Africa, partnering with American company, TOMS Shoes. The band hosts 1-mile walks before each show and donates money for each participant towards helping to fight poverty in Africa. Hanson is currently working on a 2009 release and in the meantime, Taylor is playing select shows as frontman for Tinted Windows, his collaboration with Bun E.Carlos of Cheap Trick , Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne , and ex-Smashing Pumpkins member James Iha. Their official website is www.Hanson.net.

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This Week at HNET

By | May 30, 2009

NewShirts

There are several new items in the store that are now available to the public.

MiniHanson

The mini ‘Where’s the Love’ and Black Vintage shirts are part of the premier set of official mini HANSON merchandise and were created so your mini HANSON fan can join in on the fun.
The ‘Where’s the Love’ shirt is also available in adult sizes! This shirt is an addition to the HANSON style collection of throwback designs that were premiered at the HANSON day events May 15th & 16th.

Membership Kits

Membership Kits are currently being shipped in batches. Keep a look out for yours as it should be arriving soon.
Walk around the world

On May 16th we finished the second major goal of the Take The Walk campaign, by finishing our first Walk Around The World! We are inspired about what is still to come and excited to let everyone who has walked know the impact they have made by just walking a mile. We are already over 3,000 miles into our second lap around the world, so don’t stop walking! Checkout the site and see how far we have come. I TOOK THE WALK!
From the Band

Well, we are nearing the completion of the new album with just over a week left of tracking. We are super excited about it and about getting ready for it to be released. We’re not quite there yet, but for now we are just focusing on this next week.

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