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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Freakshow
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 Freakshow depict a world of depravity and exhibitionism, where individuals are willing to do anything to gain fame and attention. The song describes various characters, such as Momma who is depicted as a woman who is heavily intoxicated and has a tattoo, with no regard for her well-being, while Daddy is portrayed as a man who frequents strip clubs and spends all his money on lap dances. Sister and brother are also portrayed in a negative light, with sister watching reality TV and emulating the behavior of the characters on-screen, while brother wears dresses and works in a job that inflicts both pain and money.
The chorus of the song invites the listener to join in on the spectacle, to witness and be a part of the freak show. The performers in this production are seen as objects of fascination and amusement, with their lifestyles being put on display for all to see. The final verse suggests that even those who try and resist the temptation of this lifestyle will eventually succumb to it, and become part of the circus.
Overall, Hinder's Freakshow is a commentary on the unhealthy obsession with fame and the lengths individuals will go to be recognized, even if it means sacrificing their self-respect and morality in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Momma’s got a tattoo, drinking on the valium,
Mother has a tattoo and is consuming valium tablets to relax.
Passed out in the bathroom, feeling no pain.
Mother is unconscious in the bathroom due to the effects of the valium.
Daddy’s at the strip club, loving that lap love,
Father is at a strip club and enjoying himself watching lap dances.
Burning those bills up, making it rain.
Father is spending all his money on strip club activities.
Sister’s got the TV, nothing but reality,
Sister is watching reality TV shows continuously.
Showing her how to be a dirty little skank.
The TV shows are teaching her to be a promiscuous woman.
Brother’s got a new dress, pretty as a princess,
Brother has a new dress, which makes him attractive like a princess.
Working in the lux, gets money and the pain.
Brother is engaging in sex work in luxurious settings and facing the challenges of the profession.
Step right up, yeah, you don’t wanna listen,
The singer is trying to attract interest by asking the audience to listen.
Everybody’s got a ticket.
Everyone present has the permission to see the freak show.
Super sweet in real life, super slutty house wife,
A married woman leading a dual life: appearing as a totally different person in front of people.
Fighting for the spotlight, feeling no shame.
She's craving attention and not ashamed of anything.
It’s good to be a trainee, put it on the internet,
Being an apprentice in the adult industry is lucrative and worth sharing online.
Making sure they don’t forget my pretty little face.
Ensuring that they remember her attractive face.
Look at me, I can be my own paparazzi,
She doesn't need anyone to take her pictures as she can do it herself.
Ain’t nobody gonna stop me.
She's determined to do what she wants and nobody can stop her.
Everyone’s a fake team, they shoot for the fifteen.
People are all phony and just trying to achieve fame with no real talent.
Nobody can resist it, everybody’s twisted.
People can't resist the allure of fame and are messed up in the head.
Sneak a peak, have a seat, ready, set, here we go,
Audience members should take a seat and get ready for the show to begin.
Welcome to the freak show.
The singer is welcoming everyone to the freak show.
Living on the front row, welcome to the freak show.
People are up front and personal to all the freaky happenings in the show.
Jumping off the tight-rope, everybody’s psycho.
People are taking dangerous risks as they are mentally insane.
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
A vocalization to show excitement.
Sneak a peak, have a seat, ready, sex, here we go,
Audience members should get ready for the adult content of the show.
Whoa oh, whoa oh,
A vocalization to show excitement.
Welcome to the freak show.
The singer is welcoming everyone to the freak show.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin John Winkler, Craig Michael Wiseman, Ross Hanson
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