Hawk Nelson Is My Friend: Difference between revisions
Content deleted Content added
No edit summary Tag: categories removed |
Added links Tags: canned edit summary Mobile edit Mobile app edit iOS app edit App section source |
||
| (58 intermediate revisions by 31 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ |
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2018}} |
||
{{Infobox album |
|||
{{Infobox Album | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums --> |
|||
| name = Hawk Nelson...Is My Friend! |
|||
| type = Studio |
|||
| artist = [[Hawk Nelson]] |
|||
| cover = Hawknelsonismyfiend.jpg |
|||
| alt = The band members are depicted in cartoon |
|||
Released = April 1, 2008 | |
|||
| released = April 1, 2008 |
|||
Genre = [[Christian rock]]<br>[[pop punk]]<br>[[punk rock]] | |
|||
| recorded = |
|||
| venue = |
|||
Label = [[BEC Recordings]]<br>[[Tooth & Nail Records]] | |
|||
| studio = |
|||
* House of Loud (Elmwood Park, New Jersey) |
|||
Reviews = *[[AbsolutePunk.net]] (73%) [http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=317056 link] |
|||
* Flicklght Recording Co. |
|||
*[[Allmusic]] {{Rating|3.5|5}} [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1335326|pure_url=yes}} link] |
|||
* Elm Studio South (Nashville, Tennessee) |
|||
*[[Jesus Freak Hideout]] {{Rating|4|5}} [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/HawkNelsonIsMyFriend.asp link] |
|||
| genre = [[Christian rock]], [[pop punk]], [[punk rock]] |
|||
*Soulshine {{Rating|3|5}} [http://www.soulshine.ca/reviews/albumReview.php?arid=723 link] |
|||
| length = 37:33 |
|||
*SovMag '''A-''' [http://sovmag.com/2008/04/11/hawk-nelson-is-my-friend-review/ link] |
|||
| label = [[BEC Recordings|BEC]] |
|||
| |
|||
| producer = |
|||
Last album = ''[[Smile, It's the End of the World]]'' <br />(2006)| |
|||
* [[David Bendeth]] |
|||
This album = '''''Hawk Nelson Is My Friend''''' <br />(2008)| |
|||
* Steve Wilson |
|||
Next album = ''[[Live Life Loud]]'' <br />(2009)| |
|||
| prev_title = [[Gloria (EP)|Gloria]] |
|||
| prev_year = 2006 |
|||
| next_title = Summer |
|||
| next_year = 2009 |
|||
}} |
}} |
||
{{Album ratings |
|||
'''''Hawk Nelson Is My Friend''''', stylized on the album cover as '''''Hawk Nelson... Is My Friend!''''', is the third full-length [[studio album]] from [[Christian rock]] band [[Hawk Nelson]]. It was released on April 1, 2008, debuting at #34 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and #13 on iTunes top hundred chart.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=619765&aid=1109359 Hawk Nelson Discography - Hawk Nelson Is My Friend]. [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard.com]]. Retrieved on April 1, 2008.</ref> In the first week of its release the album sold a little over 30,000 copies.<ref>[http://www.itickets.com/news/index.html?detail=1&id=1715 Christian Music News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Hawk Nelson wrote the songs, as usual together with [[Trevor McNevan]], but this time also with [[Richard Marx]] and [[Raine Maida]]. The album was produced by award-winning [[David Bendeth]] ([[Paramore]], [[The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus]]). |
|||
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]] |
|||
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=mw0000752330}}</ref> |
|||
| rev2 = Jesus Freak Hideout |
|||
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/HawkNelsonIsMyFriend.asp|title=Hawk Nelson, "Hawk Nelson Is My Friend" Review|website=www.jesusfreakhideout.com}}</ref> |
|||
| rev3 = Soulshine |
|||
| rev3Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soulshine.ca/reviews/albumReview.php?arid=723|title=Hawk Nelson, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend: Album Review : Soul Shine Magazine|website=www.soulshine.ca|access-date=February 22, 2009|archive-date=October 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019040943/http://www.soulshine.ca/reviews/albumReview.php?arid=723|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
|||
| rev4 = SovMag |
|||
| rev4Score = A−<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sovmag.com/2008/04/11/hawk-nelson-is-my-friend-review/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=April 18, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716112839/http://sovmag.com/2008/04/11/hawk-nelson-is-my-friend-review/ |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
|||
| noprose = yes |
|||
}} |
|||
'''''Hawk Nelson...Is My Friend!''''' is the third full-length [[studio album]] from [[Christian rock]] band [[Hawk Nelson]]. It was released on April 1, 2008, debuting at No. 34 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=hawk nelson|chart=all}} Hawk Nelson Discography – Hawk Nelson Is My Friend]. [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard.com]]. Retrieved on April 1, 2008.</ref> In the first week of its release the album sold a little over 30,000 copies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.itickets.com/news/index.html?detail=1&id=1715|title=Christian Music News<!-- Bot generated title -->|access-date=May 6, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091209034019/http://www.itickets.com/news/index.html?detail=1&id=1715|archive-date=December 9, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Hawk Nelson wrote the songs, as usual together with [[Trevor McNevan]], but this time also with [[Richard Marx]] and [[Raine Maida]]. The album was produced by award-winning [[David Bendeth]] ([[Paramore]], [[The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus]]). |
|||
The album artwork, created by [[Invisible Creature]], was nominated for a [[Grammy]] in 2008 for Best Recording Package.<ref name="grammy">{{cite web |url=http://www2.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspx#24 |title=51st Grammy Awards Winners List |publisher=[[The Recording Foundation]] |date=2009-02-08 |accessdate=2010-11-30}}</ref> |
|||
The album artwork, created by [[Invisible Creature]], was nominated for a [[Grammy]] in 2008 for Best Recording Package.<ref name="grammy">{{cite web |url=http://www2.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspx#24 |title=51st Grammy Awards Winners List |publisher=[[The Recording Foundation]] |date=February 8, 2009 |accessdate=November 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101011133036/http://www2.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspx#24 |archivedate=October 11, 2010 }}</ref> |
|||
==Track listing== |
|||
# "You Have What I Need" – 2:34 ([[Trevor McNevan]], [[Hawk Nelson]]) |
|||
# "[[Friend Like That]]" – 2:49 (Trevor McNevan, Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "Turn It On" – 3:09 (Trevor McNevan, Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "One Little Miracle" – 2:58 ([[Richard Marx]], Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "Let's Dance" – 3:09 (Trevor McNevan, Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "Ancient History" – 3:11 ([[David Bendeth]], [[Walt Lafty]], Brian Weaver, [[Nick Perri]]) |
|||
# "Somebody Else" – 3:18 ([[Raine Maida]], Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "Arms Around Me" – 3:31 (Trevor McNevan, Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "Just Like Me" – 2:39 ([[Matthew Gerrard]], Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "Not The Same" – 3:30 ([[Holly Knight]], Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "Words We Speak" – 2:54 (Elizabeth Hopper, Andrew Bojanic, Hawk Nelson) |
|||
# "I Still Miss You" – 3:51 (Trevor McNevan, Hawk Nelson) |
|||
==Singles== |
|||
===Special Edition tracks=== |
|||
"Friend Like That" was the first single from the album, released in the [[iTunes Store]] on December 24, 2007.<ref name="soulshine">{{cite web |url=http://www.soulshine.ca/news/newsarticle.php?nid=4903 |title=Hawk Nelson Make Friends, Release New Single This Christmas |publisher=[[Soul Shine Magazine]] |date=December 14, 2007 |accessdate=August 2, 2008}}</ref> A music video was filmed for the song. In 2008, "You Have What I Need" was released as the second single, as well as the track "One Little Miracle". Also the album track "Let's Dance" has been released in three versions as an EP. |
|||
<ol start="13"> |
|||
<li>"One Little Miracle" [Acoustic] featuring [[Amy Grant]] – 3:04 |
|||
<li>"Friend Like That" [Acoustic] – 2:49 |
|||
<li>"Bring Em Out" featuring [[Drake Bell]] – 3:24 (Trevor McNevan, Hawk Nelson) |
|||
== Accolades == |
|||
</ol> |
|||
In 2009, the album was nominated for a [[Dove Award]] for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the [[40th GMA Dove Awards]].<ref>[http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/news/022009doves.aspx Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards] on CBN.com (February 20, 2008)</ref> |
|||
== |
==Track listing== |
||
{{Track listing |
|||
The special edition CD/DVD set of the album featured three bonus tracks (above), and a paper '[[board game]]'. It also included a [[DVD]] featuring behind the scenes videos such as: 'In the Studio (with Amy Grant)', 'The Making of the 'Friend Like That' Music Video', and 'Skydiving', plus four of Hawk Nelson's music videos, including: |
|||
| all_writing = [[Hawk Nelson]] and [[Trevor McNevan]] except where noted |
|||
*'''Friend Like That''' from Hawk Nelson Is My Friend |
|||
| title1 = You Have What I Need |
|||
*'''Zero''' from [[Smile, It's The End Of The World]] |
|||
| writer1 = |
|||
*'''The One Thing I Have Left''' from [[Smile, It's The End Of The World]] |
|||
| length1 = 2:34 |
|||
*'''California''' from [[Letters to the President]] |
|||
| title2 = [[Friend Like That]] |
|||
| writer2 = |
|||
| length2 = 2:49 |
|||
| title3 = Turn It On |
|||
| writer3 = |
|||
| length3 = 3:09 |
|||
| title4 = One Little Miracle |
|||
| writer4 = [[Richard Marx]], Hawk Nelson |
|||
| length4 = 2:58 |
|||
| title5 = Let's Dance |
|||
| writer5 = |
|||
| length5 = 3:09 |
|||
| title6 = Ancient History |
|||
| writer6 = [[David Bendeth]], [[Walt Lafty]], Brian Weaver, [[Nick Perri]] |
|||
| length6 = 3:11 |
|||
| title7 = Somebody Else |
|||
| writer7 = [[Raine Maida]], Hawk Nelson |
|||
| length7 = 3:18 |
|||
| title8 = Arms Around Me |
|||
| writer8 = |
|||
| length8 = 3:31 |
|||
| title9 = Just Like Me |
|||
| writer9 = [[Matthew Gerrard]], Hawk Nelson |
|||
| length9 = 2:39 |
|||
| title10 = Not The Same |
|||
| writer10 = [[Holly Knight]], Hawk Nelson |
|||
| length10 = 3:30 |
|||
| title11 = Words We Speak |
|||
| writer11 = Elizabeth Hopper, Andrew Bojanic, Hawk Nelson |
|||
| length11 = 2:54 |
|||
| title12 = I Still Miss You |
|||
| writer12 = |
|||
| length12 = 3:51 |
|||
}} |
|||
{{Track listing |
|||
| headline = Special edition bonus tracks |
|||
| title13 = One Little Miracle |
|||
| note13 = Acoustic) (featuring [[Amy Grant]] |
|||
| writer13 = [[Richard Marx]], Hawk Nelson |
|||
| length13 = 3:04 |
|||
| title14 = Friend Like That |
|||
| note14 = Acoustic |
|||
| length14 = 2:49 |
|||
| title15 = Bring 'Em Out (Yours, Mine, and Ours Version) |
|||
| note15 = featuring [[Drake Bell]] |
|||
| length15 = 3:24 |
|||
}} |
|||
== |
== Personnel == |
||
"Friend Like That" was the first single from the album, released on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] on December 24, 2007.<ref name="soulshine">{{cite web |url=http://www.soulshine.ca/news/newsarticle.php?nid=4903 |title=Hawk Nelson Make Friends, Release New Single This Christmas |publisher=[[Soul Shine Magazine]] |date=2007-12-14 |accessdate=2008-08-02}}</ref> A music video was filmed for the song. In 2008, "You Have What I Need" was soon released as the second single, as well as the track "One Little Miracle". Also the album track "Let's Dance" has been released as an EP with three versions of the hit. |
|||
'''Hawk Nelson''' |
|||
== Awards == |
|||
* Jason Dunn – lead vocals, guitars |
|||
* [[Jonathan Steingard]] – guitars, backing vocals |
|||
* Daniel Biro – bass, backing vocals |
|||
* Justin Benner – drums, percussion |
|||
'''Additional musicians''' |
|||
In 2009, the album was nominated for a [[Dove Award]] for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the [[40th GMA Dove Awards]].<ref>[http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/news/022009doves.aspx Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards] on CBN.com (February 20, 2008)</ref> |
|||
* Nick Perry – guitars |
|||
* John Bender – backing vocals |
|||
* Walt Lafty – backing vocals |
|||
* [[Amy Grant]] – vocals (13) |
|||
* [[Drake Bell]] – vocals (15) |
|||
=== Production === |
|||
* Brandon Ebel – executive producer |
|||
* Jeff Carver – A&R |
|||
* David Bendeth – producer (1-6, 8-11), mixing (1-6, 8-11), arrangements |
|||
* Steve Wilson – producer (7, 12-14) |
|||
* Aaron Sprinkle – producer (15) |
|||
* J.R. McNeely – mixing (7, 12-14) |
|||
* Hawk Nelson – arrangements |
|||
* John Bender – additional vocal producer, engineer, digital editing |
|||
* [[Kato Khandwala]] – engineer, digital editing |
|||
* Dan Korneff – engineer, digital editing |
|||
* Kyle Cadena – technical assistance |
|||
* Anthony Fontana – technical assistance |
|||
* John Tomaszewski – technical assistance |
|||
* [[Ted Jensen]] – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY) |
|||
* [[Invisible Creature]] – art direction |
|||
* [[Don Clark (musician)|Don Clark]] – design, illustration |
|||
* Jeremy Cowart – band photography |
|||
* Neil Visel – band photography |
|||
* Teresa Davis – management |
|||
==Special edition== |
|||
{{unreferenced section|date=December 2012}} |
|||
The special edition CD/DVD set of the album featured three bonus tracks, and a paper [[board game]]. It also included a DVD featuring behind the scenes videos: "In the Studio (with Amy Grant)", "The Making of the 'Friend Like That' Music Video", and "Skydiving", plus four of Hawk Nelson's music videos, including: |
|||
* "Friend Like That" originally recorded on ''Hawk Nelson Is My Friend'' |
|||
* "Zero" originally recorded on ''[[Smile, It's the End of the World]]'' |
|||
* "The One Thing I Have Left" originally recorded on ''Smile, It's the End of the World'' |
|||
* "California" originally recorded on ''[[Letters to the President]]'' |
|||
==References== |
==References== |
||
{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
||
{{Hawk Nelson}} |
|||
==External links== |
|||
*[http://www.hawknelson.com/ Official Hawk Nelson website] |
|||
{{Authority control}} |
|||
[[Category:2008 albums]] |
|||
===Band=== |
|||
[[Category:Hawk Nelson albums]] |
|||
Jason Dunn-vocals and keys |
|||
[[Category:BEC Recordings albums]] |
|||
Daniel Biro-bass and backround vocals |
|||
[[Category:Tooth & Nail Records albums]] |
|||
Jonathan Steingard-guitar and backround vocals |
|||
[[Category:Albums produced by David Bendeth]] |
|||
Aaron Tosti-drums |
|||
Latest revision as of 19:36, 12 November 2024
| Hawk Nelson...Is My Friend! | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 1, 2008 | |||
| Studio |
| |||
| Genre | Christian rock, pop punk, punk rock | |||
| Length | 37:33 | |||
| Label | BEC | |||
| Producer |
| |||
| Hawk Nelson chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
| Soulshine | [3] |
| SovMag | A−[4] |
Hawk Nelson...Is My Friend! is the third full-length studio album from Christian rock band Hawk Nelson. It was released on April 1, 2008, debuting at No. 34 on the Billboard 200.[5] In the first week of its release the album sold a little over 30,000 copies.[6] Hawk Nelson wrote the songs, as usual together with Trevor McNevan, but this time also with Richard Marx and Raine Maida. The album was produced by award-winning David Bendeth (Paramore, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus).
The album artwork, created by Invisible Creature, was nominated for a Grammy in 2008 for Best Recording Package.[7]
Singles
[edit]"Friend Like That" was the first single from the album, released in the iTunes Store on December 24, 2007.[8] A music video was filmed for the song. In 2008, "You Have What I Need" was released as the second single, as well as the track "One Little Miracle". Also the album track "Let's Dance" has been released in three versions as an EP.
Accolades
[edit]In 2009, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[9]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Hawk Nelson and Trevor McNevan except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Have What I Need" | 2:34 | |
| 2. | "Friend Like That" | 2:49 | |
| 3. | "Turn It On" | 3:09 | |
| 4. | "One Little Miracle" | Richard Marx, Hawk Nelson | 2:58 |
| 5. | "Let's Dance" | 3:09 | |
| 6. | "Ancient History" | David Bendeth, Walt Lafty, Brian Weaver, Nick Perri | 3:11 |
| 7. | "Somebody Else" | Raine Maida, Hawk Nelson | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Arms Around Me" | 3:31 | |
| 9. | "Just Like Me" | Matthew Gerrard, Hawk Nelson | 2:39 |
| 10. | "Not The Same" | Holly Knight, Hawk Nelson | 3:30 |
| 11. | "Words We Speak" | Elizabeth Hopper, Andrew Bojanic, Hawk Nelson | 2:54 |
| 12. | "I Still Miss You" | 3:51 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "One Little Miracle" (Acoustic) (featuring Amy Grant) | Richard Marx, Hawk Nelson | 3:04 |
| 14. | "Friend Like That" (Acoustic) | 2:49 | |
| 15. | "Bring 'Em Out (Yours, Mine, and Ours Version)" (featuring Drake Bell) | 3:24 |
Personnel
[edit]Hawk Nelson
- Jason Dunn – lead vocals, guitars
- Jonathan Steingard – guitars, backing vocals
- Daniel Biro – bass, backing vocals
- Justin Benner – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Nick Perry – guitars
- John Bender – backing vocals
- Walt Lafty – backing vocals
- Amy Grant – vocals (13)
- Drake Bell – vocals (15)
Production
[edit]- Brandon Ebel – executive producer
- Jeff Carver – A&R
- David Bendeth – producer (1-6, 8-11), mixing (1-6, 8-11), arrangements
- Steve Wilson – producer (7, 12-14)
- Aaron Sprinkle – producer (15)
- J.R. McNeely – mixing (7, 12-14)
- Hawk Nelson – arrangements
- John Bender – additional vocal producer, engineer, digital editing
- Kato Khandwala – engineer, digital editing
- Dan Korneff – engineer, digital editing
- Kyle Cadena – technical assistance
- Anthony Fontana – technical assistance
- John Tomaszewski – technical assistance
- Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
- Invisible Creature – art direction
- Don Clark – design, illustration
- Jeremy Cowart – band photography
- Neil Visel – band photography
- Teresa Davis – management
Special edition
[edit] |
The special edition CD/DVD set of the album featured three bonus tracks, and a paper board game. It also included a DVD featuring behind the scenes videos: "In the Studio (with Amy Grant)", "The Making of the 'Friend Like That' Music Video", and "Skydiving", plus four of Hawk Nelson's music videos, including:
- "Friend Like That" originally recorded on Hawk Nelson Is My Friend
- "Zero" originally recorded on Smile, It's the End of the World
- "The One Thing I Have Left" originally recorded on Smile, It's the End of the World
- "California" originally recorded on Letters to the President
References
[edit]- ^ Hawk Nelson Is My Friend at AllMusic
- ^ "Hawk Nelson, "Hawk Nelson Is My Friend" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
- ^ "Hawk Nelson, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend: Album Review : Soul Shine Magazine". www.soulshine.ca. Archived from the original on October 19, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Hawk Nelson Discography – Hawk Nelson Is My Friend. Billboard.com. Retrieved on April 1, 2008.
- ^ "Christian Music News". Archived from the original on December 9, 2009. Retrieved May 6, 2008.
- ^ "51st Grammy Awards Winners List". The Recording Foundation. February 8, 2009. Archived from the original on October 11, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- ^ "Hawk Nelson Make Friends, Release New Single This Christmas". Soul Shine Magazine. December 14, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2008.
- ^ Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com (February 20, 2008)