Customer Reviews

Hogyssey

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I am a huge fan of Spacehog and have been waiting FOREVER for their new album...well, it's been worth the wait!! The songs on the album are all strong, containing a mix of the brash, loud ROCK sounds you'd expect, as well as some softer songs. Spacehog songs generally have terrific underlying melodies which are underappreciated. With a smaller label this time round, it's unfortunate that there aren't album lyrics included, and that there isn't a stronger marketing push to propel these guys into the spotlight they deserve [then again, it's commericalization that tends to kill great music]. So while I wish these guys greater success, I kind of like the idea that they haven't become "McDonaldized" and served up for mass consumption. Despite my being torn, I recommend that you BUY THE CD NOW!!

I had the great fortune of seeing Spacehog live in NYC (Brownies) when they were testing out these new songs on a small audience. They are FANTASTIC -- they sound incredible live and give 110% which is really all a fan can ask for. Royston's voice is awesome in live performance. I think they are on tour now with Black Crowes and Oasis which should be a cool show. Check out www.spacehog.com

One last tidbit -- past the 12th song, after several blank minutes, there is an additional secret song/nugget which completely freaked me out b/c it was so unexpected. I thought that was a nice touch. ENJOY!

What a wonderful and sadly overlooked album.After The underrated Chinese Album,It was 3 years until Spacehog returned with their third album.In that time they were dumped by their Major label after their second album didnt sell as well as Resident Alien
Chinese was a milder affair but this album is a heavy effort,particulary This is America and Eathquake.Other standouts are At least I got laid,The first single I want to live and their best track ever,The David Bowie ish And it is.
That this album and Spacehog are not longer a force in todays music industry is baffling.Their is a lot more to Spacehog than the classic In the meantime but sadly most people dont even realise they are still going.

Spacehog's existence has been rocky, at best, though it's safe to say that they are one of the most underrated, under appreciated bands in rock today. They earned instant commercial success when In the Meantime his the air back in 1995, but the critical reviews of their album, Resident Alien, were mixed. Their second album (The Chinese Album) was absolutely wonderful - a quasi-concept piece brimming with their characteristic tongue-in-cheek humor and musical fortitude. Problems with their label kept them from getting the right publicity, even with some critics finally smiling on them. It's a shame, too, since The Chinese Album was one of the best albums in the last few years.

Three years have passed, and Spacehog has been picked up by Artemis records - a recent, small label unfortunately known mainly for unleashing the Baja Men on the American people. There is potential at Artemis, though, with bands like Josh Joplin, The Bicycle Thief, and, of course, Spacehog. The Hogyssey has Spacehog evolving (a pun I'm sure Roy and Ant want us to smile at) once again, taking all that was good from their previous releases and taking a deliberate step forward. Instead of tackling the future, they have decided to comment on America today. Songs range from the clever, punked-up "This Is America" (that in itself a statement) -- with lines like "I'm feeling needy, cheap and greedy...but I'm not to blame cause my videogame got my mind" and "American history is still just a mystery to me" (after all, they're British - and so is the punk scene's origin) - to the blues-laced space ballad Dancing on My Own, complete with steel guitar (and check out the Rhapsody in Blue piano at the end). Of course Spacehog has its comeback anthem - I Want To Live, as well as two or three radio-ready tunes (Ant It Is and Perpetual Drag come to mind) poised hopefully to lead them back into the limelight and hopefully grab themselves a more mainstream fan base. The end result is an absolutely superb collection of songs that proves Spacehog can adapt without selling out.

The bottom line - go grab this album. And while you're at it, grab their other two as well.

And I own well over 700 cds.

This disc is simply amazing. From the initial jangle of "Jupiter's Moon" to the finale "The Horror", this album never fails to deliver.

Some other critics have given this CD a low review because the song "At Least I Got Laid" doesn't fit with the 2001 theme. To them I say: have you ever seen 2001? Because aside from the fact that the first song is call "Jupiter's Moon", the CD has nothing to do with Kubrik's masterpiece. It's called a parody, people. Oh, well. These are the same guys who are going to be confused and disappointed that Micheal Moore's film Fahrenheit 9/11 has nothing to do with Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451.

If you're looking for a concept album, pick up some Pink Floyd. If you're looking for some awesome alt. rock, then grab this CD. It doesn't get much better than this, especially if you've listened to the radio any time in the last five years.

I've always been a moderate fan of Spacehog, and I own all three albums. Although each album has it's plusses, my own personal opinion is that this album surpasses the others. I find myself listening to it more than the other two (and not just because it's newer). Songs like "Jupiter's Moon" and "I Want to Live" make the CD definitely worth a spin!

I just went to their concert and I couldn't believe how good they were. I had never heard of them before so I didn't know what I was expecting. Their CD was even better than the concert and I enjoy every track, even the hidden one. This is a great CD and I encourage you to buy it. If you like Oasis, then you'll like this CD and will love Spacehog.

Spacehog have done it again. They have created a album that mixes pop catchyness with rock grooves. I don't like it as much as the Chinese Album but it is still a great album and i'm happy to add it to my collection. You should too.

I have not really listened to much Spacehog, since their first release in 1995. I loved their first album, but stop listening, until recently when I heard their new single, "I Want to Live," on the radio. One of their better songs, from probably their best album. With all the new bands hitting the scence now, Spacehog displays their unique style on "The Hogyssey." Some songs rock, reminiscent of their hit single "In the Meantime, " while others are slower, with a little hint of jazz. If you're looking for a good band amidst all the crap out there, check out Spacehog, especially "The Hogyssey."

Spacehog's newest album was in my hands the day it was released. I think I might have been one of the few people in the country who actually searched for a release date and grabbed it as soon as it came out... and I wasn't disappointed. Spacehog proves to me that rock music is not dead or stupid. With all the crap out there, the Hogs turn in a solid performance, contributing great songs to the genre. While recently several bands have given in to releasing CDs of ballads (note newest Bon Jovi album), Spacehog rocks unashamedly. Jupiter's Moon may not blow the roof off, but it has it's own jam. After that, it takes four more songs before the album even tries to slow down again. The momentum keeps up throughout. I'm impressed. If you want a reason to buy this album, listen to "And It Is." Between the riff and the classic backing vocals, this song is what rock was and forever should be...

This Album is possibly the best Spacehog album, but it is not for the first time Spacehog listener. The songs on this album show the more sarcastic side of the band but prove them as great musicians. Their first ablum, Reisdent Alien, I think, is the best album to grab someone's attention. The Hogyssey, however, is one the most refreshing ablums of the year, and lets the Hog fans know that they are still going strong.