Take It to the Limit (Hinder album)
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Take It to the Limit is the second studio album of rock
band Hinder
. The album has been in the works since January 2008 and was released November 4, 2008 on Universal Motown Records
. The album was recorded by Jay Van Poederooyen and produced by Brian Howes at Van Howes Studios in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The record was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge at Mix LA in Tarzana, California, USA. It has a much heavier glam metal
and a lesser post-grunge
influence than their last album, while retaining the elements of hard rock
that the band had previously used. The album has been certified Gold by the RIAA.
", was released to radio on July 7, 2008, with a digital download release on July 15, 2008. "Heaven Sent" was performed at Hinder concerts dating back to 2007; however, the song was originally called "Heaven Lost You" when it was first performed.
. Entertainment Weekly
gave a grade of C+ and cited their lack of originality and contrasting song styles of hard rock and ballads. Chris Willman explained, "If you were ever young and in love, dumb with drink, and had a head swimming with not just Boone's Farm wine but also Def Leppard
, Bon Jovi
, and AC/DC
(to name these guys' most blatant anthemic influences), you may be willing to forgive Hinder's lack of originality and preponderance of madonna/whore issues." He summed up by saying "If only the whiplash they induce resulted from real headbanging, not from trying to follow Hinder's song-to-song indecision about whether to be studs or wimps." In a more positive review Hard Rock Hideout gave it 4.5 out of five stars saying that "Take It To The Limit is a stronger album from start to finish than the band’s debut." and that " Hinder is one of the bands leading the revival for straight up rock-n-roll and “Take It To The Limit” is going to go a long way in helping the cause."
Many have criticized the originality of the album, saying many of the lyrical themes were similar to many snap music
rap albums (especially the Dem Franchize Boyz
album On Top Of Our Game
), and the sound sounded similar to many 1980's glam metal
bands.
have released a version that include six exclusive bonus tracks, featuring live and in-studio acoustic versions of these songs.
Wal-Mart
have also release a special edition of the album which that includes three bonus tracks and a bonus DVD.
iTunes
U.S. has two bonus tracks.
iTunes
U.K. has two bonus tracks.
Japan
ese edition has two bonus tracks.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Hinder
Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
. The album has been in the works since January 2008 and was released November 4, 2008 on Universal Motown Records
Universal Motown Records
Universal Motown Records was a record label that operated as a division of Universal Motown Republic Group. It was the contemporary incarnation of the legendary Motown Records label, and the "urban" half of UMRG, although there was some rock artists on the label as well.Changes were made at...
. The album was recorded by Jay Van Poederooyen and produced by Brian Howes at Van Howes Studios in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The record was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge at Mix LA in Tarzana, California, USA. It has a much heavier glam metal
Glam metal
Glam metal is a subgenre of hard rock and heavy metal that arose in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States, particularly on the Los Angeles Sunset Strip music scene...
and a lesser post-grunge
Post-grunge
Post-grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the mid-1990s as a derivative of grunge, using the sounds and aesthetic of grunge, but with a more commercially acceptable tone...
influence than their last album, while retaining the elements of hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
that the band had previously used. The album has been certified Gold by the RIAA.
Release
The first single, "Use MeUse Me (Hinder song)
"Use Me" is the first single from the American rock band Hinder's 2008 album, Take It to the Limit. It was released as a digital download through the band's website on July 15, 2008 on Universal Motown Records, and made available on iTunes on July 29, 2008...
", was released to radio on July 7, 2008, with a digital download release on July 15, 2008. "Heaven Sent" was performed at Hinder concerts dating back to 2007; however, the song was originally called "Heaven Lost You" when it was first performed.
Reception
Although critical reactions to the album have been mixed, it was received better than their debut. It received a 49/100 score on MetacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
. Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
gave a grade of C+ and cited their lack of originality and contrasting song styles of hard rock and ballads. Chris Willman explained, "If you were ever young and in love, dumb with drink, and had a head swimming with not just Boone's Farm wine but also Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band have consisted of Joe Elliott , Rick Savage , Rick Allen , Phil Collen , and Vivian Campbell...
, Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
, and AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
(to name these guys' most blatant anthemic influences), you may be willing to forgive Hinder's lack of originality and preponderance of madonna/whore issues." He summed up by saying "If only the whiplash they induce resulted from real headbanging, not from trying to follow Hinder's song-to-song indecision about whether to be studs or wimps." In a more positive review Hard Rock Hideout gave it 4.5 out of five stars saying that "Take It To The Limit is a stronger album from start to finish than the band’s debut." and that " Hinder is one of the bands leading the revival for straight up rock-n-roll and “Take It To The Limit” is going to go a long way in helping the cause."
Many have criticized the originality of the album, saying many of the lyrical themes were similar to many snap music
Snap music
Snap music is a dance-centric subgenre of hip hop music, that originated in the South in the late-1990s, in Bankhead, West Atlanta, the United States. Early snap artists include D4L, Dem Franchize Boys, and K-Rab....
rap albums (especially the Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz was a Southern Rap group from Atlanta signed to E1 Music. The group comprises four members: Parlae , Pimpin' , Jizzal Man , and Buddie .-History:...
album On Top Of Our Game
On Top of Our Game
On Top of Our Game is the 2nd studio album by Dem Franchize Boyz, released on February 7, 2006.-Track listing:# "My Music" - 3:45# "I Think They Like Me " - 4:42...
), and the sound sounded similar to many 1980's glam metal
Glam metal
Glam metal is a subgenre of hard rock and heavy metal that arose in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States, particularly on the Los Angeles Sunset Strip music scene...
bands.
Track listing
- "Use MeUse Me (Hinder song)"Use Me" is the first single from the American rock band Hinder's 2008 album, Take It to the Limit. It was released as a digital download through the band's website on July 15, 2008 on Universal Motown Records, and made available on iTunes on July 29, 2008...
" – 3:49 - "Loaded and Alone" – 4:06
- "Last Kiss Goodbye"– 3:48
- "Up All Night" – 3:33
- "Without YouWithout You (Hinder song)"Without You" is the second single from the American rock band Hinder's 2008 album, Take It to the Limit. It was released as a digital download on September 23, 2008 by Universal Motown Records. A video has been made for the song. The "Without You" music video, features Kellan Lutz of "Twilight"...
" – 3:52 - "Take It to the Limit" (feat. Mick MarsMick MarsMick Mars is the lead guitarist for American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Career:After his family relocated from Indiana, to California, Bob Deal dropped out of high school and began playing guitar in a series of unsuccessful blues based rock bands throughout the seventies, taking on menial day...
of Mötley CrüeMötley CrüeMötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
) – 3:11 - "The Best Is Yet to Come" – 3:22
- "Heaven Sent" – 3:41
- "Thing for You" – 3:59
- "Lost In the Sun" – 3:52
- "Far from Home" – 4:03
Bonus tracks
Best BuyBest Buy
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have released a version that include six exclusive bonus tracks, featuring live and in-studio acoustic versions of these songs.
- "Heaven Sent (Live)" – 3:42
- "Loaded and Alone (Acoustic)" – 3:34
- "Lost in the Sun (Live)" – 3:46
- "The Best Is Yet to Come (Acoustic)" – 3:21
- "Without You (Acoustic)" – 3:52
- "Use Me (Live)" – 4:30
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
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have also release a special edition of the album which that includes three bonus tracks and a bonus DVD.
- "ThunderstruckThunderstruck (song)"Thunderstruck" is the first song on the 1990 AC/DC album The Razors Edge.The song peaked at No. 5 on U.S. the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. It was released as a single in Germany, Australia, and Japan. The song is said to be inspired by lead guitarist Angus Young's hair-raising experience...
" (AC/DC cover) – 4:52 - "Live for Today" – 2:56
- "Running in the Rain" (Extreme Behavior outtake) – 3:35
iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
U.S. has two bonus tracks.
- "Heartless" – 3:38
- "One Night Stand" – 3:14
iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
U.K. has two bonus tracks.
- "Heartless" – 3:38
- "ThunderstruckThunderstruck (song)"Thunderstruck" is the first song on the 1990 AC/DC album The Razors Edge.The song peaked at No. 5 on U.S. the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. It was released as a single in Germany, Australia, and Japan. The song is said to be inspired by lead guitarist Angus Young's hair-raising experience...
" (AC/DC cover) – 4:52
Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese edition has two bonus tracks.
- "One Night Stand" – 3:14
- "Running in the Rain" (Extreme Behavior outtake) – 3:35
Chart positions
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
4 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums | 2 |
| Canadian Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
11 |
| Australian ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... Albums Chart |
44 |
Personnel
- Austin Winkler: Vocals
- Joe "Blower" Garvey: Guitar
- Mark King: Guitar
- Mike Rodden: Bass
- Cody Hanson: Drums
- Brian HowesBrian HowesBrian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing.-Biography:...
: Producer