Who We Are

Lifehouse

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 2007)
• Original Release Date: June 19, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Geffen Records
• ASIN: B000Q9OD5I
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,415 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Disarray

2. First Time

3. Whatever It Takes

4. Who We Are

5. Broken

6. Joke

7. Easier to Be

8. Make Me Over

9. Mesmerized

10. Bridges

11. Learn You Inside Out

12. Storm

Editorial Reviews

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Who We Are is another set of rousing anthems from this reflective trio. On their fourth full-length, the Los Angeles three-piece sets the template for a harder-rocking effort with dynamic opener "Disarray," in which singer/guitarist Jason Wade admits he doesn't know where he's going, but "wouldn't have it any other way." The band rocks even harder on album highlight "The Joke," a song inspired by a real-life suicide. It's a risk that pays off, although the lyrics almost make the subject seem more defiant than regretful. Throughout the record, Rick Woolstenhulme's drums sound like they're cranked up to 11--not that there's anything wrong with that (Bryce Soderberg holds his own on bass). In other words, the music isn't shy (or subtle), but Wade's words read more like questions than answers. Granted, closing number "Storm," with Rocco DeLuca on organ, brings things to a gentle close, but most tracks follow in the over-sized footsteps of post-grunge precursors, like Live and Stone Temple Pilots. Then again, as Abigail Van Buren used to say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." If Lifehouse ever find what they're looking for, to paraphrase yet another sage, they may as well pack it in. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Product Description

Lifehouse is singer-guitarist Jason Wade, drummer Rick Woolstenhulme and bassist-singer Bryce Soderberg. These three guys are a hit making machine!

Jason Wade proved himself a gifted songwriter with Lifehouse's first record, 2000's multiplatinum No Name Face, which spawned the #1 hit "Hanging by a Moment." Calling that song a hit, however, is a bit of an understatement as "Hanging by a Moment" was the most-played song of 2001.

Stanley Climbfall, the band's Top 10 follow-up, was released in 2002.

2005 saw the release of their third album simply titled Lifehouse which included the undeniable hit #1 multi-format hit "You And Me" and kept the band out on the road touring for over a year.

With Who We Are, Lifehouse takes another evolutionary step making an upbeat album full of potential hits sure to please fans and make new ones.

Customer Reviews

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than The Last Two Albums, June 19, 2007

By	Ken Lim - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lifehouse is a quality band, perhaps underrated by those who view them only as another mainstream rock act because of their two massive hits this decade. Unsurprisingly, their debut, "No Name Face," remains their strongest effort to date. Their next two records were solid and did not disappoint, but they did not wow anybody either. This album, "Who We Are," is a step up from the last two, but still does not approach their debut.

"Disarray" gets the music off to a rocking start the way "Spin" did for "Stanley Climbfall." It's a good sign when the first single, "First Time," is not the best song on the album even though it is already a hit. Again, this song is more rock-oriented, a contrast to their softer self-titled album.

"Whatever It Takes," would be a decent choice as a third single. Lifehouse has a knack for sounding fresh without necessarily breaking down any musical barriers. None of their songs sound like a rehash of previous works, which is a feat for a band this successful. This track, as well as several others, proves that Jason Wade is one of the better songwriters in music today.

The title track is a great song with a driving force behind it. The next song, "Broken," is the best song on the album and likely to be a huge hit both on mainstream and Christian music radio stations. An emotional, powerful ballad written about one of Wade's friends, this song is an example of how Wade's lyrics can appeal to both the spiritual and secular crowd.

"The Joke" is upbeat and different, likely to be hit or miss with fans. The second half of the album is filled with tracks that are good but do not match up to the first few songs. The exception is the sublime "Storm," an official version of the song Jason Wade wrote early in his songwriting career. Wade's deep vocals are strong enough to carry the first minute of this song without any instrumental accompaniment, and the rest of this song finishes the album on a strong note.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit , June 23, 2007

By	Derrick Jenkins "love of Gaming/Movies/Anime/... (Hampton VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Its amazing how Lifehouse keeps coming out with songs that just seem to hit me right where they need to. I felt something with each and every song on Who We Are. The only song i didnt really enjoy was The Joke and maybe. If i give that a few more listens i will start to enjoy that a bit more.

I cant even pick a song out of here that is my favorite because i enjoy them all particularily:

Who We Are
First Time
Storm
Disarray

I could list the whole album tracklist, but you get the picture. Mr. Wade has a way with not only bringing the songs to life but singing them in such a way that. You cant help feel a part of them and the band as a whole seem to be clicking on all cylinders in every other aspect on this cd. I love me some Lifehouse and as long as they keep bringing out new music. I will be there in line buying it on day one.

I loved "Who We Are" from the first note of the first song the "First Time"

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great CD by Lifehouse, September 6, 2007

By	Theresa W (mi, usa) - See all my reviews

Like their previous 3 cd's, Who We Are by Lifehouse is a great pop/rock cd! I don't think it will disappoint new or old fans.

In my opinion, this cd is one of their best, probably my favorite next to their first- No Name Face. The melodies and lyrics of their music are unbeatable, you can't get them out of your head (in a good way!). And when they sing a meloncholy song, it's absolutely magic. However, specifically this cd has more upbeat songs, compared to the others. If you like "First Time", I think you'll like the rest of the cd. Some of my favorites (other than First Time) are: Disarray, Whatever It Takes, Who We Are, Broken, Easier to Be, Make Me Over, Mesmerized...actually, it's very hard to pick just a few!

I saw Lifehouse in concert with the Goo Goo Dolls and just loved them live, nearly as much as I did the first time I saw them in 2001. I've been a huge fan for years and always recommend them to friends.