Hooray For Humans - New song, album release, dates etc (2 Viewers)

[ciaran s]

Quick reminder:

Crayonsmith will be opening at H4H album launch this Fri. Nov. 2 in Cork as well as

Fri. Nov. 9 Dolans, Limerick
Thurs. Nov. 15 Roisin Dubh, Galway

See you there!

N.B. Elk will also play the Cork launch.

 

[Alan Remorse]

Hey, we're getting t-shirts as well:

They'll be available in S, M and L
Not sure on price yet

 

[trev]

Hey, we're getting t-shirts as well:

They'll be available in S, M and L
Not sure on price yet

sur charge what you think is fair Al

and why no xl?

 

[OOAL]

sur charge what you think is fair Al

and why no xl?

no fatsos allowed meehan - this band is aimed at the skinny indie market. Means I'm fucked too.

 

[ciaran s]

TONIGHT!

 

[Alan Remorse]

Review in of the album in the Metro:

Hooray For Humans
Safekeeping
Out On A Limb
4/5 stars

Electro imps Hooray For Humans sound like all your favourite bands
playing at the same time. There are snatches of free-sampling
funkateers The Go Team! in the Cork trio's sherbet-pop whilst they
also raid the lucky bag of such super-twee indie figures as Mates of
State and Sugarcubes. Remarkably, the whole thing comes together
gorgeously: single Signature sounds like The Chalets jamming with a
some Canadian orchestral rock group; Chevy Chase features a call and
response 'duel' between vocalists Aine and Alan (in proper indie
style, they have dispensed with second names) , chugging Pixies-esque
guitars and a melodic hook that lingers long after the track has
finished. For those who wish the glory days of 90s alt.pop had never
ended, Hooray For Humans are here toanswer your nostalgia
cravings.

 

[Unicron]

Bought the album last week Alan. Like it.

 

[Alan Remorse]

Thanks dude!
Oh and Trev, there prob will be XL at a later stage, but we can't afford them right now - you have to buy sizes in bulk or else it's way more expensive.

 

[Alan Remorse]

Review in Limerick Event Guide...

Hooray for Humans
‘Safekeeping’
‘Out On A Limb’ Records
4/5

Whether the current wave in the Irish music scene of spiky electro pop driven by heavy synth sounds will have a lasting longevity is anyone’s guess. In the meantime however, Hooray for Humans are at the crest of this wave and gleefully take pleasure from that fact.

The first band in three years to be signed by independent Limerick label ‘Out On A Limb’ records have been making waves in the short time they have been together. They have been labelled as ‘Ones to Watch’ by various publications and are made up of former members of Waiting Room, My Remorse and Eachtra.

The most interesting and arresting component of their music is the dual vocal dynamic. The shouty boy/girl vocals should get repetitive and boring, but do not. The vocals feature prominently and there is a confidence and chemistry between the duo that works well.

It helps also that there are some really great tunes on this album, solid toe-tapping, infectious songs that crawl under your skin. The music is upbeat and full of energy and enthusiasm. The opening tracks ‘Signature’ and ‘Too Many Cooks’ are cracking tunes.

The slower instrumentals ‘Goodnight’ and ‘Lucky Dip’ are a wonderful counterpoint to the ‘in your face’ nature of the rest of the album. All of the songs feature wonderfully intertwined harmonies between the duo.

This is an album that will divide opinion. However, for its arresting and exciting initial impact this album deserves to be heard.

 

[Rimbaud]

Tis a kicking album alright!

Here Trev, you buy it yet ya mean bastard!"?@?

 

[trev]

Thanks dude!
Oh and Trev, there prob will be XL at a later stage, but we can't afford them right now - you have to buy sizes in bulk or else it's way more expensive.

that'll be too late. i'm over ye already. i'll be in dolans friday night but i'll be at damien dempsey..|..|

 

[trev]

Tis a kicking album alright!

Here Trev, you buy it yet ya mean bastard!"?@?

no. i'm expecting a free copy seeing as i'm keeping this thread active.

 

[OOAL]

BADUMP...

Limerick show tonight w/guests Crayonsmith + Alkali Flat, Doors 8.30ish. Dolans Upstairs

meehan is wisely picking Damien Dempsey instead as his merchandising apparel suits the man of all sizes.

 

[Alan Remorse]

Is Damien Dempsey seriously playing downstairs? Shit.

 

[Break Neck Speed]

Hey, we're getting t-shirts as well:

They'll be available in S, M and L
Not sure on price yet

Ye Getting badges too?

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Hey, we're getting t-shirts as well:

inspired by a Rachel's t-shirt?

 

[Alan Remorse]

inspired by a Rachel's t-shirt?

No... Though we do like Rachels. Have you a pic of said t-shirt?
And Tom, you knows we're getting badges. Actually must send you on a design. yo!

 

[Theseus Mock]

also go the album last week. good stuff!

 

[cmndr mind fuck]

got the album yesterday and tis great...yet to see yez live tho
and yes ye need an XL size T for the husky H4H fans, like myself (possibly XXL*ahem*).

 

[Alan Remorse]

Thanks dudes!

We'll be on The Once A Week Show with Dustin on Saturday. It's on at 11am (as opposed to 11:30 other weeks).

Jimmy Macgee is insane.