The band is notably influenced both by 90s post-grunge as well as by 80s dirty hard rock and glam metal, with several critics noting their debt to Guns n' Roses. Cut to almost five years later after Winkler met the guys, and Hinder built a healthy regional following. They released an independent album, titled 'Far From Close', which sold out several thousands of copies. The band was the object of an honest-to-goodness bidding war between three different major labels that resulted in its major label debut, titled 'Extreme Behavior', coming out to much commercial success in 2005.
True to the group's origins in Austin Winkler's cover band, Hinder has released several covers of songs that have inspired the band. Examples include "Bed of Roses" (by Bon Jovi), "Born to be Wild" (by Steppenwolf), "Take Me Home Tonight" (by Eddie Money), and "Thunderstruck" (by AC/DC). Their debut album included the huge hit (and perhaps their best known original song) "Lips Of An Angel", and said album has been triple-platinum certified by the RIAA.
Although receiving mixed to negative critical reviews for 'Extreme Behavior', setting up a pattern for them as being critical whipping boys, "Lips of an Angel" was a rock smash. It topped both the Top 40 Pop Radio Chart and the Digital Download Chart, also putting the group on the top of multiple radio, video and digital charts including Yahoo, iTunes, and MSN. Facing near impossible expectations put on them, with rambunctious live performances stoking the flames, Hinder's sophomore album, 'Take It To The Limit', proved somewhat of a commercial disappointment by comparison. However, the group still moved hundreds of thousands of records and featured a strong glam metal-esque sound that many fans loved.
The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007. After the release of 'Take It To The Limit' in 2008 and 'All American Nightmare' in 2010, though, issues between frontman Winkler and the rest of the band had taken their toll. Finally, on November 20, 2013, it was announced via Loudwire that the band had parted ways with Winkler, the statement saying that there was no animosity towards him but that they just felt it was time to move on. The former Hinder singer has had struggles placing him in rehab before. Saving Abel’s Jared Weeks has often played with the re-jiggered group, and their future is somewhat uncertain though with more studio material promised as of early 2015 (with ex-producer Marshal Dutton being their current singer).
Albums
'Far From Close' (2003)
'Extreme Behavior' (2005)
'Take It To The Limit' (2008)
'All American Nightmare' (2010)
'Welcome to the Freakshow' (2012)
'When the Smoke Clears' (2015)
2) Hinder is a Black Metal band from Netherlands. They have released a full length album, Doodendraad in 2017.
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Freak Show
Hinder Lyrics
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Passed out in the bathroom, feeling no pain.
Daddy’s at the strip club, loving that lap love,
Burning those bills up, making it rain.
Sister’s got the TV, nothing but reality,
Showing her how to be a dirty little skank.
Brother’s got a new dress, pretty as a princess,
Step right up, yeah, you don’t wanna listen,
Everybody’s got a ticket.
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Living on the front row, welcome to the freak show.
What more, what more,
Jumping off the tight-rope, everybody’s psycho.
Sneak a peak, have a seat, ready, sex, here we go,
Welcome to the freak show.
Super sweet in real life, super slutty house wife,
Fighting for the spotlight, feeling no shame.
It’s good to be a trainee, put it on the internet,
Making sure they don’t forget my pretty little face.
Look at me, I can be my own paparazzi,
Ain’t nobody gonna stop me.
What more, what more,
Everyone’s a fake team, they shoot for the fifteen.
Nobody can resist it, everybody’s twisted.
Sneak a peak, have a seat, ready, set, here we go,
Welcome to the freak show.
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Living on the front row, welcome to the freak show.
What more, what more,
Jumping off the tight-rope, everybody’s psycho.
Sneak a peak, have a seat, ready, sex, here we go,
Welcome to the freak show.
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Living on the front row, welcome to the freak show.
What more, what more,
Jumping off the tight-rope, everybody’s psycho.
Sneak a peak, have a seat, ready, sex, here we go,
Welcome to the freak show.
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Welcome to the freak show.
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Welcome to the freak show.
The lyrics to Hinder's song "Freak Show" describe a world where everyone is putting on a facade to impress others. The first verse introduces the dysfunctional family members, who all have their own vices and ways of escaping reality. The chorus invites the listener to watch the show, to be a part of the spectacle that is being put on: "Living on the front row, welcome to the freak show."
The second verse expands on the idea of people putting on a fake persona for attention. The singer describes a woman who is both sweet and slutty, fighting for the spotlight and making sure to put her image online for all to see. The bridge emphasizes the artificial nature of it all, as everyone is trying to be their own paparazzi and capture the attention of others. The chorus repeats, highlighting the theme of everyone being a little bit crazy, but also enjoying the spectacle.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on our society's obsession with fame and attention, and the lengths we will go to be noticed. It raises questions about the authenticity of our relationships and the true nature of our desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Momma’s got a tattoo, drinking on the valium,
Mom is heavily sedated with Valium and inebriated with alcohol while displaying her body art
Passed out in the bathroom, feeling no pain.
She is unconscious in the bathroom with zero sense of pain
Daddy’s at the strip club, loving that lap love,
Father is enjoying the sexual services provided in a strip club by means of lap dances
Burning those bills up, making it rain.
He is financially extravagant, throwing around money recklessly
Sister’s got the TV, nothing but reality,
Sister is addicted to watching reality TV shows
Showing her how to be a dirty little skank.
The TV shows are teaching her inappropriate and immoral behavior
Brother’s got a new dress, pretty as a princess,
Brother is dressing up as a female and appears feminine
Working in the lux, gets money and the pain.
He is performing sexual favors for money and is suffering emotionally
Step right up, yeah, you don’t wanna listen,
The song warns the listener to step forward but also acknowledges they may not want to hear what it has to say
Everybody’s got a ticket.
Everyone is welcome to join the show and contribute to it
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
Repetitive sound effect for emphasis
Living on the front row, welcome to the freak show.
The song brings attention to the bizarre behavior occurring in front of everyone attending the show
What more, what more,
Asks the question 'what else is there to see in this show?'
Jumping off the tight-rope, everybody’s psycho.
People are participating in dangerous and irrational behavior
Sneak a peak, have a seat, ready, sex, here we go,
The song encourages people to take a look and get ready to see sexual content
Super sweet in real life, super slutty house wife,
Women may appear kind and innocent in person but act inappropriately at home for attention
Fighting for the spotlight, feeling no shame.
They are competing to be the center of attention by performing obscene acts and feel no remorse
It’s good to be a trainee, put it on the internet,
People aspire to exhibit degrading behavior and share it on the internet in hopes of gaining attention
Making sure they don’t forget my pretty little face.
People wish to be remembered for their physical attributes and beauty
Look at me, I can be my own paparazzi,
People take their own pictures to actively promote themselves online
Ain’t nobody gonna stop me.
No one can stop the individuals from continuing their behavior
Everyone’s a fake team, they shoot for the fifteen.
People are pretending to be something they're not and strive to attain fame and attention at any cost
Nobody can resist it, everybody’s twisted.
People cannot resist the allure of the strange and twisted behavior on display
Welcome to the freak show.
The song invites everyone to attend and witness the abnormal behavior
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