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Hang Ups

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Audio CD (October 26, 1999)
Original Release Date: October 26, 1999
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Restless Records
ASIN: B000020603

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #244,403 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Caroline
2. Second Story
3. Pretty BA
4. Parkway
5. Underneath A Tree
6. Out of Touch
7. Long Goodbye
8. Blue Sky
9. The Queen
10. Maroon
11. Party
12. Epic
13. Bonus Track

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3.0 out of 5 stars wimpy but pretty, January 3, 2001

By A Customer

the idea that people would compare the hang ups to the Kinks is flat out preposterous--that's not saying the Minneapolis popsters don't have merit, however. far better to compare them to a lot of very wimpy Sarah Records outfits from the 80s--nor is that a bad thing. its just that there are a number of bands out there that do this kind of pop stuff with more teeth and daring: PAPAS FRITAS, THE BLACK WATCH, IVY, AND SUGARPLASTIC. still, "the Queen" is an undeniably great great song, one you can play over and over again. the rest of the record is very very wimpy, but pretty. i used to love the hang ups when they were fuzzier and dirtier (their cover of the Byrds "Eight Miles High" on another release is really worth searching out). just wish they'd get their distortion pedals from the pawn shops!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Shades of Summer into Fall, December 4, 1999

By	David J DeCastris (Rockford, IL) - See all my reviews

This album from the Minneapolis based band is quite possibly the finest set of college folk rock songs I've heard in a LONG time. Shades of early REM and the Jayhawks with historical strokes of genius coming from the Byrds, Beatles, Beach Boys and Paul Simon. It also helps that respected producers Mitch Easter and Don Dixon (early REM) helped with the creative flow of this beautiful harmonious album. Tracks 7 & 8, "The Long Goodbye," and "Blue Sky," are from another planet both lyrically and musically. One of the top three artistically produced albums I've heard this year, right behind Wilco and The Flaming Lips. Rock on.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not up to expectations, March 11, 2001

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I was a little disappointed at this effort. So We Go was one of my all-time faves. I should have known they couldnt repeat it without the guitar playing of John Crozier. Second Story is more folky sounding, lacking the lovely, fuzzy distortion atmospherics and understated production quality of So We Go. Still, this is tasty pop confection served with a few tangy twists. Absolutely worth checking out.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good hang up to have
Not too bad, great mellow pop songs. The song Caroline could almost get them 4 stars by itself, Long Goodbye, Maroon, and Blue Sky sound like cool 60s Simon and Garfunkel pop... Read more

Published on December 29, 2004 by Pops

3.0 out of 5 stars Work in progress ?
I found a couple of worthy cuts but the remainder sounds like a 1st cut demo with the tape speed turned down. Annoying!

Published on July 12, 2000 by russell w beasley

5.0 out of 5 stars Another incredible album from The Hang Ups
With the departure of John Crozier and a new bass player added to the mix (Aaron Lundholm) it only makes sense that the sound of the band would change. Read more

Published on April 19, 2000 by jtupelo@yahoo.com

1.0 out of 5 stars What Happened?
I can't believe it. Everything I held dear about the Hang Ups is gone. It's as if someone told them, "Look, if your next album doesn't do well, your career is over. Read more

Published on March 5, 2000 by Fling Clooten

3.0 out of 5 stars i hate disappointment
get used to it. some one is trying to shape these guys into the standard issue americana folk-rock pop band, but this disc doesn't have the throat-lump inducing beauty of their... Read more

Published on March 1, 2000 by cudgel

4.0 out of 5 stars They keep getting better
This album represents a maturing of Brian Tighe's songwriting. Sure it's a departure of sorts. It's a much tighter album and the production is tweaked up an extra notch, but... Read more

Published on February 23, 2000 by craig leininger

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Diddling Around
I had read a lot about this band before I picked up this cd and was expecting something a little more poppy and direct. Read more

Published on February 19, 2000 by Patrick F Clifford

5.0 out of 5 stars definitely worth it
Just got this cd and have listened to it over and over. If you like the Hang Ups, you will not be disappointed. Read more

Published on January 12, 2000 by Bill Hartman

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better
I've been a fan of the Hang-Ups from pretty much the beginning. I've always felt that their CDs don't hold up to their live shows. But that changes with Second Story. Read more

Published on January 4, 2000 by Beej

2.0 out of 5 stars Kind of Weak
I found this cd to be sort of a let down. I loved So We Go and thought this would be such a good follow-up. Read more

Published on December 21, 1999 by Wallace V. French III

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