All American Nightmare
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All American Nightmare is the third studio album by American rock
band Hinder
. Released on December 7, 2010 by Universal Republic Records, it is the band's successor to Take It to the Limit
, which was released in 2008. All American Nightmare is significantly heavier in sound than either of the band's other two records.
. The band had originally selected Howard Benson
to produce the album, but Churko was later hired for the role. According to singer Austin Winkler, he and drummer Cody Hanson wrote around 60 songs for the album, of which 10 were recorded for the standard release, and an additional two which are on the deluxe version of the album. The writing process was different from what the band had done in the past; Winkler said that "We normally do whatever the label wants. But for this record, we had to do something different. We had to mix it up a little bit."
The album was recorded in two parts; all music was recorded at Hanson's personal studio, while vocals, performed by Winkler, were recorded at his studio in Las Vegas
.
Winkler said that he was pleased with the album, saying that "I'm ecstatic about the album...I've never been more proud of a record than I have with this one."
's The Vindicator
, the songs ranged from "the rocking title track, the album’s lead single, as well as the popish 'Hey Ho' and the ballad 'What Ya Gonna Do.'"
In addition to Winkler and Hanson, the band asked other musicians to be involved with the writing of several songs. Winkler said that "We went around and wrote with anybody we could think of, just to see what would happen and to get a different vibe. We knew we needed a different flavor and some different influences in there."
The song "Waking Up the Devil" was released on the Saw 3D soundtrack in October 2010.
Hinder's insperation for the song "What Ya Gonna Do" was to get people to stop drinking. It all started with Winkler's drinking addiction, which was ammited in the song "Far From Home" in the lyrics "I'm sorry for the drugs and how much I drank" when he fainted and was rushed to the hospital, Winkler's doctor told him he needed to stop drinking or his liver would shut down and he would die. Winkler and the rest of the band quit and the song "What Ya Gonna Do" was born.
The first single, the title track of the album
, was released on September 14, 2010 and made available for digital download
on October 5.
The band released music videos for two songs, "All American Nightmare" and "What Ya Gonna Do."
The album's cover art was released on November 3, 2010, featuring model Jesse Lee Denning on the cover, who also performed in the music video for "All American Nightmare." Jesse Lee Denning is a tattoo/fashion model and is dating Brian Deneeve (song-writer and former guitarist for "From Autumn to Ashes
"). The band has been quoted as jokingly saying that all anyone talks about is Jesse Lee as opposed to their songs.
It was accounced on October 10, 2011 that "The Life" would be released as the album's third single. There is no word yet as to if the band is going to shoot a video for the song.
chart at number 37.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Hinder
Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
. Released on December 7, 2010 by Universal Republic Records, it is the band's successor to Take It to the Limit
Take It to the Limit (Hinder album)
Take It to the Limit is the second studio album of rock band Hinder. The album has been in the works since January 2008 and was released November 4, 2008 on Universal Motown Records. The album was recorded by Jay Van Poederooyen and produced by Brian Howes at Van Howes Studios in Vancouver, BC,...
, which was released in 2008. All American Nightmare is significantly heavier in sound than either of the band's other two records.
Production
Hinder began recording the album in early 2010 with producer Kevin ChurkoKevin Churko
Kevin Gregory Churko , is a Canadian musician, sound engineer, songwriter and record producer best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Modern Science, Five Finger Death Punch, Hinder, In This Moment and Shania Twain.-Awards:He has been nominated for five Juno Awards and has won...
. The band had originally selected Howard Benson
Howard Benson
Howard Benson is a two-time Grammy-nominated music producer and aerospace engineer.-Biography:Howard Benson has a degree in materials engineering from Drexel University and studied composition at the Philadelphia College for Performing Arts. Later he worked for Garrett AiResearch, where he worked...
to produce the album, but Churko was later hired for the role. According to singer Austin Winkler, he and drummer Cody Hanson wrote around 60 songs for the album, of which 10 were recorded for the standard release, and an additional two which are on the deluxe version of the album. The writing process was different from what the band had done in the past; Winkler said that "We normally do whatever the label wants. But for this record, we had to do something different. We had to mix it up a little bit."
The album was recorded in two parts; all music was recorded at Hanson's personal studio, while vocals, performed by Winkler, were recorded at his studio in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
.
Winkler said that he was pleased with the album, saying that "I'm ecstatic about the album...I've never been more proud of a record than I have with this one."
Songs
Winkler said that the band had intentionally modified the sound of the music on the album, intending for it to sound like "Southern rock with a twist, but still heavy." He said further that many of the songs on the album are dissimilar to one another, with "some unique songs on there." According to a writer from Youngstown, OhioYoungstown, Ohio
Youngstown is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Mahoning County; it also extends into Trumbull County. The municipality is situated on the Mahoning River, approximately southeast of Cleveland and northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
's The Vindicator
The Vindicator
The Vindicator, also known at times as The Youngstown Vindicator, is a daily newspaper serving Youngstown, Ohio and the Mahoning County Region as well as southern Trumbull County and northern Columbiana County. Founded in 1869, the newspaper currently has a circulation of 62,100 daily and 87,000...
, the songs ranged from "the rocking title track, the album’s lead single, as well as the popish 'Hey Ho' and the ballad 'What Ya Gonna Do.'"
In addition to Winkler and Hanson, the band asked other musicians to be involved with the writing of several songs. Winkler said that "We went around and wrote with anybody we could think of, just to see what would happen and to get a different vibe. We knew we needed a different flavor and some different influences in there."
The song "Waking Up the Devil" was released on the Saw 3D soundtrack in October 2010.
Hinder's insperation for the song "What Ya Gonna Do" was to get people to stop drinking. It all started with Winkler's drinking addiction, which was ammited in the song "Far From Home" in the lyrics "I'm sorry for the drugs and how much I drank" when he fainted and was rushed to the hospital, Winkler's doctor told him he needed to stop drinking or his liver would shut down and he would die. Winkler and the rest of the band quit and the song "What Ya Gonna Do" was born.
Release
While early reports said only that the album was to come out in the second half of 2010, and it was subsequently scheduled to be released on December 14, the album was then released on December 7.The first single, the title track of the album
All American Nightmare (song)
All American Nightmare is the first single from the album of the same name by American hard rock band Hinder. It was released on September 14, 2010 on Universal Republic Records and became available for digital download on October 5...
, was released on September 14, 2010 and made available for digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on October 5.
The band released music videos for two songs, "All American Nightmare" and "What Ya Gonna Do."
The album's cover art was released on November 3, 2010, featuring model Jesse Lee Denning on the cover, who also performed in the music video for "All American Nightmare." Jesse Lee Denning is a tattoo/fashion model and is dating Brian Deneeve (song-writer and former guitarist for "From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes was a NY melodic hardcore band that formed in Long Island in 2000. While the band had gone through many line-up changes, the members include Francis Mark , Scott Gross , Benjamin Perri , Brian Deneeve , Mike Pilato , Rob Lauritsen , and Jeff Gretz From Autumn to Ashes was a NY...
"). The band has been quoted as jokingly saying that all anyone talks about is Jesse Lee as opposed to their songs.
It was accounced on October 10, 2011 that "The Life" would be released as the album's third single. There is no word yet as to if the band is going to shoot a video for the song.
Track listing
The following is the track listing for All American Nightmare:Deluxe Edition
Reception
Initial reactions to the album were mixed; a reviewer for Allmusic called the album "resolutely a re-creation of rock & roll past," and gave it a rating of one and a half stars out of five. In a favorable review, Hard Rock Haven said the album "stands out" among other modern rock albums, and gave it an eight out of ten rating.Sales
The album sold 35,000 copies during its first week on sale in the United States, and debuted on the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart at number 37.