Album Review: Crazy Love
By Hawk Nelson
By Paul Gibson | February 9th, 2011 | Posted In Album Review
{February 08, 2011}
Tooth And Nail
Hawk Nelson has a track record for success that many bands fall short of these days. Despite the fact that I thought they would turn out to be just another pop-punk band they have proved to be so much more.
With the help of rock/pop aficionado Ian Eskelin these guys shine like never before on Crazy Love. Despite a cover that might make you think they are going for the ultimate sell-out/commercial/mom-pleasing rock ever this album truly rocks.
Songs like “Skeleton” and “LAX” show a more aggressive and even heavy side of Hawk Nelson that I never thought I would see. Yes there is screaming. Think “Fist Full Of Sand” by Five Iron Frenzy.
Eskelin’s influence also seems to have brought out a power pop side of the boys that is quite refreshing. “Thanks For The Beautiful Memoiries,” “We’re Alright,” “One Shot,” the title track, and “Your Love Is A Mystery” show off their power pop capabilities like never before.
Naturally what would a Hawk Nelson album be with out the ballads though right? Don’t worry, “My Next Breath” and “Done Holding On” fit the bill and are a great tracks.
For those of you who want a more traditional upbeat punk/great to sing along with live songs, you will dig, “Tally-Ho” and “Fraud.”
I love that Hawk Nelson is branching out and trying diverse styles, it makes for more repeat listening and a more rounded sound. I like it.
~Paul Gibson
Favorite Tracks:
Tally-Ho
Skeleton
LAX
Fraud
We’re Alright
Thanks For The Beautiful Memories
