Just when you thought there were NO GOOD sophomore releases.
Ryan | Florida | 12/10/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Hippos have proven themselves to be, well, to simply put it, the greatest band you've probably never heard of. The addition of the moogs gives it original qualities. The harmonies, horns, analog keyboards (i.e. - farfisa, moog), tubas and the amazing songwriting make this album a must for every cd collection. If you like pop music, ska music, punk music, or rock, you'll love this album... I promise. It's such a great thing to watch a band progress as the years pass by, this is the band to watch."
THE BEST FROM THE HIPPOS
Ryan | 02/14/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Heads are Gonna roll is the best from The Hippos to date. I have been listening to The Hippos for 5 years(ever since they started) and I have been seeing their progress. This CD is definately the best work from one of the dopest bands around."
A Very Fun Album
Andrea M. Brokaw | Washington State | 08/22/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't say much about how this cd relates to other ska groups because I don't listen to very much ska. But I love this album. (Perhaps those two facts combined say something, I don't know.)
Yes, some of the lines are a little cliche and it is all a tad poppish. And maybe if you're a music snob this will upset you. But, if you're a normal person looking for something fun to sing along with and bounce about to, this is a good choice."
An even more solid release from an already amazing band
Andrea M. Brokaw | 08/25/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Moogs! The Horns! The Chords! This is a solid CD from start to finish. Songs like "Lost It" and the single "Wasting My Life" prove that The Hippos have improved a lot from "Forget The World" (which, by the way, is one of the better CD purchases I ever made).
Fans of "Forget The World" and who haven't seen them live recently may be mildly shocked at the addition of Moog synths. But ye have faith, it adds a lot.
Besides the fact that this CD is great, The Hippos themselves are a incredibly tight act. I saw them this summer in Seattle, and after talking to some of them, I came to the shocking conclusion that these are the nicest group of guys I've ever seen in a band. If you ever get the chance to see them live, take it.
Buy. Now."
BUY THIS ALBUM
A. M. Reymond | 11/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like third wave ska, you'll like this album. Just a really really really really fun cd. The Hippos really know how make ska music to skank to."