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Hail Social

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Behold Hail Social, the latest addition to the indie dance rock scene. Falling somewhere right in the middle of The Stills and Death From Above 1979, albeit faster paced than The Stills and softer than Death From Above 1979, but equally as melodic as both! Consider Hail Social a more melodic and consistent Elefant if you will.

The album starts off with "Hands Are Tied", probably the heaviest track on the album, which plays a little like a Bloc Party song. It's a great song to start with. Next we suddenly reach the apex, "Get In The Car", Hail Socials gem. This song is beautiful through and through. I particularly enjoy it when lead singer Dayve Hawk (what a name!) goes off: "This is for real. This is for real. SO FOR REAL!" While the lyrics are nothing too intuitive to the artists involved, the melody represented is just completely hypnotic. "Come Out Tonight" is the most alternative track on the album, it's a bass led song which sports some more incredible melodies. "Repetition" slows the tempo of the album down, and not in any bad manner. While it's a slower song, it is by no means slow. Again, I can't emphasize it enough how melodic these guys are. This song is amazing.

The album ends with "No Title", which sounds like a pun, I know. But appropriately enough it is one of the better songs on the album. Other stand outs are "Another Face", which has one of the best choruses on the album, "Feeling Is Wrong" and "Track #1". The only song I find myself skipping is "More Time", which isn't necessarily a bad song...

Overall, this album is amazing. Like any band of this nature: The Bravery, Elefant, Death From Above 1979, Bloc Party and The Stills, the main focus of Hail Social is not the lyrics. All the aforementioned bands including Hail Social are melody driven bands, and if you like any of the bands I listed as comparison, do yourself a favor and check out Hail Social, as they just joined the best of this genre.

I saw Hail Social open for Interpol in NYC a few years back. They blew me away! I've since seen them at some small venues in nyc, too. They're definitely worth checking out. They don't fit the stereotype of the typical post-punk bands of late.

I've been saving my lunch money to check these guys out. They sound great live, I saw them open for Rainer Maria. A lot of energy and would recommend getting the album.

I'm a DJ for a radiostation that plays more underground music. It's been a few weeks now with Hail Social in the studio, and I've played it a few times. It's a lot better than I expect. It's not amazing, but it's a very solid album.

It sounds like 80s rock, but there's something more to it. I don't know if it's in the great guitare lines, the great drum beats, or the solid lyrics, but there is something special in this album.

I highly recommen this album. The only down sides of the album is that the singers voice can be a little bit high, which just makes it weird, and that there are only 9 tracks. But again, solid album.

I'm a broke college student, so it's rare that after forking up the dough for a concert ticket I'll actually be inclined to buy the band's CD. However, I just saw these guys open for Rainer Maria in Charlottesville, VA, and I couldn't help myself. This weekend's beer money went to Hail Social for their new album and I certainly don't regret it! I listened to the album five times in a row right after I got it. The album only has 9 songs on it, but they're all great songs. If you like catchy, dancy post-punk stuff like Death From Above 1979, Bloc Party, or the Stills (all great bands) you'll like these guys too.

This cd is the greatest. It is simply wonderful. Dayve Hawk os a new pop genius from new jersey.

Their first album masterpiece.

I found 'Hail Social' through Pandora and decided to buy their self entitled cd. It's pretty good, the bass and drums are great and the guitar riffs are cool but I can't get past the vocals; a little too high pitched. Apparently this Philadelphia band only made one more album "Modern Love & Death," which I have heard most of and sounds a little more techno-ish, but it's still good alternative rock. Overall they're pretty good but this trio should have turned into a quartet with a grittier singer.

I first heard of Hail Social in the car with a friend and I immediately had to order it for myself. I'm totally blown away by the talent and passion put into these songs. Certain songs, specifically Get In The Car, will start out sounding a little unappealing, with chord progression that sounds a little "sour," only to transition into a really hearty, satisfying sound.

A clean album that isn't terrible? I'll take it.

My typical fair is more the sad alternative - Radiohead, Tool, Iron and Wine, Nine Inch Nails, etc. Hail Social is a welcome change, with a generally 'happier' sound, not to be confused with what I affectionately dub "butt-rock" like Nickelback and Creed, both of which have found alternate uses as a substitute for ipecac syrup, to induce vomiting in children. Hail Social is just good, that's all there is to it.

This album is beyond great, it just blows you away. the bass is defently the absolute highlight, its quick and sharp melodies just cut at you over and over and you enjoy every turn it takes. if your a fan of any sort of indie/rock or alternative music, this is a must buy for you!

Way to represent in Philly. This album is so catchy, I find myself singing the songs in my head!