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Hook Me Up
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Manufacturer: Sire / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0093624989233
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Sire / Wea
Manufacturer: Sire / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sire / Wea
Release Date: 2008-08-26
Studio: Sire / Wea
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Three years ago, The Veronicas-identical twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso-took their homeland of Australia by storm with their brilliant and phenomenally successful debut album, The Secret Life Of The Veronicas. Now a dramatic new sound marks The Veronicas' musical coming of age on Hook Me Up. Their pop punk leanings have given way to a more sophisticated electro-beat feel, though still marked by the sisters' signature harmonies and vocals, and innate pop sensibility.
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Summary: Bringing back new wave in a brilliant second CD
Comment: Hook Me Up has everything I look for in a followup album: It has a more consistent, firmed-up style, but it still has all the talent and best sounds of the debut. The Veronicas return with their killer vocals on a CD that's best described as a revival of new wave (punctuated by the final track "Goodbye To You", a homage to the original Scandal song). Whether it's retro or just the next evolution of Australian pop, it's great to hear keyboards and electronica punching up a solid pop vocal performance, like the '80s unfolding again in a world where richer sounds are now possible. Glorious.
For setting the tone of the CD, the intro "Untouched" and the title track are joined by "Take Me On The Floor" and "All I Have", each of which rounds out the general style that saturates this release. "This Is How It Feels" is a faster version of the same, almost more of a dance tune. "Popular" is sort of a cheeky hat tip to Avril-esque teen-punk. The ballads are each a little bit different--"This Love" is more like pop, "I Don't Wanna Wait" sounds almost like a nod to Wilson Phillips in its slower sections, "Revenge Is Sweeter" is a faster song that keeps with the spirit of the CD, and "In Another Life" is just a sweet slow song that fits nicely in the next-to-last spot. But my heart will always belong the power choruses, which is why "I Can't Stay Away" and "Someone Wake Me Up" are without a doubt my favorites on the CD. "I Can't Stay Away" sounds a lot like all the best parts of the best t.A.T.u. song imaginable combined with the twins' brilliant harmonies, very much like "Leave Me Alone" (my favorite track from their debut) in terms of the vocals.
For those concerned about the parental advisory, it's only there because "This Is How It Feels" drops a single F-bomb in one verse. That's it. There's no general pattern of strong language throughout the CD so with that one exception it's nothing to worry about--but I doubt buying an edited version would mar the experience at all, so pick whichever one you prefer.
I really like where the Veronicas are taking their music. More of this style in the future would be heartily welcomed. Until then I'm sure I'll be listening to this CD a lot more; I can't stay away.
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Summary: Love the Veronicas, what happened to the band?
Comment: Another excellent set. Great for a dance club. What happened to the band? Lots of drum machine and techno sounds in this one. Liked them much better with live musicians. Great songs again, bring back a band.
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Summary: Excellent from Beginning to End
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There is not one bad song on Hook Me Up by the Veronicas. Every song is polished, well-produced and catchy. The vocals are strong as are the harmonies. If you want great music, here it is!
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Summary: Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment: this is one great cd. i love all the songs on it. im going to tell all my friends about it. everyone should own a copy of it.
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Summary: Electro Pop Punk
Comment: The Veronicas seemed to edge back into the scene this summer with the release of their string-infused pop track "Untouched", leading up to the release of their second album. Unlike most artists these days, 'Untouched' is actually pretty representative of what you get on the album - lots of hypercharged dance beats with a slight 80s tinge and very catchy, often-spoken lyrics. Gone are the days of the girls' quasi-whiny, chipmunky Avril Lavigne guitar-punky tunes. In their place is a great, electronic, catchy sound.
Aside from 'Untouched', other standouts include the snotty guitar-y 'Popular' and the the 80s-tinged 'Take Me On The Floor'. If you're still pining for the girls' old sound, 'Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were)' is a nice halfway departure between the old and the new and another standout for me, 'All I Have' is another example of blending the old rockier sound with the new electronic style the girls have, but not quite as good as 'Revenge'.
The album is overall enjoyable - but there are definitely better songs than others. If you're a fan of bands like The Sugababes, Skye Sweetnam, or Ashlee Simpson's latest album, then you'll definitely like The Veronicas second effort. Although it's nothing particularly groundbreaking, it's entertaining, and a good, unique departure from the girls original sound.
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