Extreme Behavior
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Extreme Behavior is the debut album of rock
band Hinder
. It was released in 2005 by Universal Records
to almost universally negative reviews, before going platinum in September 2006. All songs were co-written by Brian Howes, except for "Shoulda," which was co-written with Brian Howes
and Social Code
. The song "Running in the Rain" did not make the cut for the album, but has been played at concerts on their North American tour. Due to use of profanity in two songs, Extreme Behavior is the only Hinder record to receive a Parental Advisory
label.
". The album also contains Hinder's breakthrough single, "Lips of an Angel
" which soared to #1 on the pop charts in 2006. The album's third single was "How Long," which was played on rock stations throughout the US. "Better than Me
" is the fourth single on Extreme Behavior. As of July 11, 2007, the album has sold 2,789,275 copies in the US. Despite not being released as a single, the song "By the Way" also had received airplay from several radio stations.
, except, on the book, the model's lingerie is black. One of the cover pictures has been altered and the pictures in front of the model have been altered to include the members of Hinder, the alternative album cover has been used in conservative markets like the Philippines
and the Middle East
. The woman on the front cover of the original is not actress Katherine Heigl
, contrary to speculation.
& Brian Howes
(2006) Wal-Mart Deluxe Edition:
(2007) Deluxe Edition:
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:...
. It was released in 2005 by Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
to almost universally negative reviews, before going platinum in September 2006. All songs were co-written by Brian Howes, except for "Shoulda," which was co-written with Brian Howes
Brian Howes
Brian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing.-Biography:...
and Social Code
Social Code
Social Code is a Canadian alternative rock group from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.-Formation and early years :...
. The song "Running in the Rain" did not make the cut for the album, but has been played at concerts on their North American tour. Due to use of profanity in two songs, Extreme Behavior is the only Hinder record to receive a Parental Advisory
Parental Advisory
Parental Advisory is a message affixed by the Recording Industry Association of America to audio and recordings in the United States containing excessive use of profane language and/or sexual references. Albums began to be labeled for "explicit lyrics" in 1985, after pressure from the Parents...
label.
Release
The first single (and the song that brought attention to the band) was "Get StonedGet Stoned
"Get Stoned" is the title of a song recorded by American rock band Hinder. It charted at number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States. It was the iTunes free song of the week in the summer of 2005. It was released in July 2005 by Universal Records as the lead single...
". The album also contains Hinder's breakthrough single, "Lips of an Angel
Lips of an Angel
"Lips of an Angel" is a power ballad by Oklahoma rock band Hinder written by Brian Howes, Austin Winkler and Cody Hanson. It was released as the second single from their album Extreme Behavior. It was their breakthrough hit, charting in the Top Ten on several Billboard trade charts in the United...
" which soared to #1 on the pop charts in 2006. The album's third single was "How Long," which was played on rock stations throughout the US. "Better than Me
Better Than Me
"Better Than Me" is the fourth single released from Hinder's debut album, Extreme Behavior.Released by Universal Records, this song was #66 on MTV Asias list of Top 100 Hits of 2007.-Charts:...
" is the fourth single on Extreme Behavior. As of July 11, 2007, the album has sold 2,789,275 copies in the US. Despite not being released as a single, the song "By the Way" also had received airplay from several radio stations.
Cover
The cover art is nearly identical to the cover art of the book How to Tell a Naked Man What to Do: Sex Advice from a Woman Who Knows, by Candida RoyalleCandida Royalle
Candida Royalle is an American producer and director of couples-oriented pornography and a former pornographic actress. She is member of the XRCO and the AVN Halls of Fame....
, except, on the book, the model's lingerie is black. One of the cover pictures has been altered and the pictures in front of the model have been altered to include the members of Hinder, the alternative album cover has been used in conservative markets like the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
and the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. The woman on the front cover of the original is not actress Katherine Heigl
Katherine Heigl
Katherine Marie Heigl is an American actress and producer. She is possibly best known for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on ABC's Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2010, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Drama Series in 2007...
, contrary to speculation.
Reception
Critical reviews of the album were generally negative. Extreme Behavior was, according to Allmusic, one of the worst albums of 2005; it was rated one and a half out of five stars. In its review of the album, Allmusic said that "Hinder are so egregiously dull they appeal not to fans of music, but fans of high fives."Track listing
All music composed by HinderHinder
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:...
& Brian Howes
Brian Howes
Brian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing.-Biography:...
- "Get StonedGet Stoned"Get Stoned" is the title of a song recorded by American rock band Hinder. It charted at number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States. It was the iTunes free song of the week in the summer of 2005. It was released in July 2005 by Universal Records as the lead single...
" – 3:38 - "How Long" – 3:24
- "By the Way" – 3:51
- "Nothin' Good About Goodbye" – 3:52
- "Bliss (I Don't Wanna Know)" – 3:50
- "Better Than MeBetter Than Me"Better Than Me" is the fourth single released from Hinder's debut album, Extreme Behavior.Released by Universal Records, this song was #66 on MTV Asias list of Top 100 Hits of 2007.-Charts:...
" – 3:43 - "Room 21" – 3:43
- "Lips of an AngelLips of an Angel"Lips of an Angel" is a power ballad by Oklahoma rock band Hinder written by Brian Howes, Austin Winkler and Cody Hanson. It was released as the second single from their album Extreme Behavior. It was their breakthrough hit, charting in the Top Ten on several Billboard trade charts in the United...
" – 4:21 - "Homecoming QueenHomecoming Queen (song)"Homecoming Queen" was the fifth single by Hinder from their triple-platinum album Extreme Behavior, released by Universal Records.The song is about a girl who was popular and beautiful, with a great future, but because of all the pressure and expectations put on her by her peers she turned to a...
" – 4:38 - "Shoulda" – 3:17
Bonus tracks
UK Edition:- "Lips of an AngelLips of an Angel"Lips of an Angel" is a power ballad by Oklahoma rock band Hinder written by Brian Howes, Austin Winkler and Cody Hanson. It was released as the second single from their album Extreme Behavior. It was their breakthrough hit, charting in the Top Ten on several Billboard trade charts in the United...
" (Acoustic Version) - 4:20 - "Room 21" (Piano Version) - 3:31
(2006) Wal-Mart Deluxe Edition:
- "Get Stoned [live - censored]" - 6:25
- "Room 21 [live - censored]" - 5:35
- "Bed of RosesBed of Roses (song)"Bed of Roses" is a rock song released by Bon Jovi in November 1992, from the album Keep the Faith. Jon Bon Jovi wrote the song in a hotel room while suffering from a hangover and the lyrics reflects his feelings at the time...
" (Bon Jovi cover) - 5:58 - "Take Me Home TonightTake Me Home Tonight"Take Me Home Tonight" is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money, from his album Can't Hold Back, released in 1986. It was released as a single and reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks...
" (Eddie Money cover) - 3:37
(2007) Deluxe Edition:
- "Get Stoned (Piano Version)" - 3:34
- "Born To Be Wild" (Steppenwolf cover) - 4:02
- The Wal-Mart re-release contains the clean version of the album.
(2007) Deluxe edition
The Deluxe Edition contains the standard track listing and includes the 'You Can't Make This Sh*t Up' DVD.DVD
- "Better Than Me" (music video)
- "Lips of an Angel" (music video)
- "Get Stoned" (music video)
- "Born To Be Wild" (music video)
- "Live concert from Alliant Energy Center, Madison Wisconsin shot on May 9, 2007.
Chart positions
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| 2006 | Australian ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... Albums Chart |
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| Billboard Top 200 | 6 | |
| Billboard Top Rock Albums | 2 | |
| Billboard Top Digital Albums | 12 | |
Singles
ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs... |
Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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"Get Stoned Get Stoned "Get Stoned" is the title of a song recorded by American rock band Hinder. It charted at number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States. It was the iTunes free song of the week in the summer of 2005. It was released in July 2005 by Universal Records as the lead single... " |
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"Lips of an Angel Lips of an Angel "Lips of an Angel" is a power ballad by Oklahoma rock band Hinder written by Brian Howes, Austin Winkler and Cody Hanson. It was released as the second single from their album Extreme Behavior. It was their breakthrough hit, charting in the Top Ten on several Billboard trade charts in the United... " |
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Personnel
- Austin Winkler: Vocals
- Joe "Blower" Garvey: Guitar
- Mark King: Guitar
- Mike Rodden: Bass
- Robin Diaz: Drums
- Brian HowesBrian HowesBrian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing.-Biography:...
: Producer - Mike FraserMike FraserMike Fraser is a Canadian record producer, engineer, and mixer. Mike is best known for his work with AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith and Joe Satriani...
: Engineer