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 Published on November 25th 2003
Few bands have been more universally loved than the Hippos. A story I've always enjoyed relating about the band is the following: People who liked this also liked:    ![Motion City Soundtrack - I Am The Movie [reissue]](/images/covers/thumb/motion_city_soundtrack-i_am_the_movie_2.jpg)       Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
The Hippos are as creative, talented "pop-punk whatever" song writers as there is. I loved your review and pretty much agree with all of it. The only thing I would change is that I think fans of the new blah, trying to redo old melody pop punk that's been coming out now and many others would love this cd. "We're Here" is so damn catchy it's like ridiculous it's not a hit, and this would be a good, if not very good selling cd if it were on even Fueled by Ramen Records and marketed a little. And as a musician, this cd makes me so happy because it was self produced, which means it's ALL just the bands thoughts and creativity. I'm not just saying it for cliche', but it really does rip out my heart to here not just what's on the radio, but bands that are getting signed and hiped up (Houston Calls for example-Yeah they are an ok new punk band, but they use blatantly used riffs and melodies and their songs all sound the same...yet they are like one of the best new things out there to young punk-ets.)The main point is, this album is simply The Hippos--being poppy yes but also so creative (it's the little things! (F/X)) but also putting out a professional sounding, each song can be different, great cd. Hell, I'm even really late on finding out about this cd...I had been wondering what had happened to them, and now I honestly can't even understand why in two years, Capitol, Epitaph, SOMEBOBY hasn't re-released this to make some money and give The Hippos justice. It's a shame they broke up but I wish I knew more about the whole situation.....Are they in new bands? The booklet that came with the self titled cd doesn't even talk about it...and they are like a ghost band on the internet. Ariel's voice is so unique I really hope he creates more music somewhere soon....shit I could use him for some vocals. the hippos are the kinkiest band ive ever heard... and thats why i love em. Fuck this cd is soo cheesy it hurts... It was a huge diappointment to me. No real ska on the cd at all. I think I may be able to finally say that ska is dead. Most of the classic ska bands like RBF or LTJ have grown out of it. even if you don't like the cd, it's nice that they finally decided to put the record out. i think it rocks. what is all this about the board game?? did the hippos make a board game? what is it called? they didnt make mouse trap did they? i used to love that game. i also used to love the hippos. i did a report on hippos in 6th grade. noth THE hippos, as in the band, but real live hippos. i do like the band though. or i DID. i think they did an awesome cover of ... i dunno, something. i cant remember the title now. its an older song. but it sure is good! THE BEST album around. It's my pick of the season. ALL MY FRIENDS will be getting this album for x-mas. Superdude was also the classroom Hamster on the Simpsons. You know, my brother used to have a hamster mutant for the TMNT Role-Playing game named Superdude. if somebody needs avenging, you know who to call. "where is he? is he ok?" I love The Hippos first two albums and have seen them live many a time. That said, this album is not to my tastes at all. I really don't understand the logic of putting out a last album "for the fans" when it is completely different from what the fans are used to. "No Scott=No Reviews" Thanks for writing a review on The Hippos. They used to be my favorite band, but since the breakup that changed. The review was so correct. Everyone likes them. I love them. So long hippos!!! Uhh, the hippos did shut it down, they are no longer. Is it possible that this fuckin queer reviewer could like boys anymore than he already does??? I mean, what a flamer! I bet he even LIKES penises! No Scott=No Reviews No reviews today! Plus the Hippos need to shut it down they were good, mediocore, and now just plain terrible. Almost every band reviewed in this last update has "the" in their name, weird. whoah, whoah, whoah wack. i can't stand the hippos. oh well. Thanks for reviewing the Hippos. They are number 1 band. superdude is from canada?!?!?!? i must know him! KILL THE HIPPIES! This disc is available in stores dude, just leave superdude alone... he's from canada... Black cars look better in the shade... oh how we love the hippos. they should do a reunion tour. ...you can ask a stanger, my board is fast and danger..." i heart the hippos and always will. maybe ex-hippos should join some of the ex Reel big fish members and start a super group can you only get this cd online? or can you get it in stores "1. Talk more about Porsches, everyone loves fast." hey is for horses. hey! would you eat the moon if it was made of ribs? Fuck you man the hippos suck to superdude, the original hippos - the sydney pub band from the 80's, are a lot better. "If you were a hot dog, and you were REALLY hungry, would you eat yourself?" If you were a hot dog, and you were REALLY hungry, would you eat yourself? mouse trap was a great board game. except i played it in real life. trying to catch mice in a plastic cup and into the incinerator. I like hippos and reunion show FUCK YOU ALL i haven't heard this whole cd, but it's hard to believe that it could possibly be better than their previous stuff. This review was good, but here's how I would make it better: Fuck the fucking hippos they suck ass. ACtually they are really good i just wanted to be funny but im pretty sure i failed. "that boardgame was good but this is how i'd make it better:" Good collection of songs. I can see why they broke up though. They were heading in a completely different direction with these songs. They are still good...just different. If you are a Hippos fan, then it is worth picking up. If you are not a Hippos fan, go buy Forget the World, and you will be. "There are a couple of good songs but all in all it sounds like a bunch of demo's thrown together" Fuck you! The Hippos fucking suck! I used to really dig the hippos. Whether it was the "SKA side" or the more weezer influence stuff. However, this album BLOWS. There is like one or two DECENT tracks but other than that the rest is shit. Very disappointing....probably the reason they broke up. I am about as big of a fan of the hippos as you can find and I don't enjoy this album at all. "Heads are gonna roll" was nearly flawless from beginning to end. Each song flowed together from the first to the last. This one is all over the place musically. You can tell they never finished this album, just as you can hear the power struggles within the group as they fight over a direction musically. There are a couple of good songs but all in all it sounds like a bunch of demo's thrown together. Don't expect this to be a follow up to their last album. Expect this to be more of a b-sides and rarities type release and maybe you won't be disappointed. "... i miss the smell of Taco bell..." you know what? fuck you all. fuck you all in your stupid asses! i'd say i'll miss this band...but this last album makes me glad they broke up before they went completely to shit...at least in "side-project" form there's an excuse for them to not sound nearly as good as their first two albums. this album is nothing more than proof that they're capricious underground trendsters who happened to get lucky in a band on a trend that they'd get bored with. I heard this band before, arent they called the reunion show now? ska side of this band rocked. Shark Attack was a sweet board game! The shark's jaws actually moved forward! ::sniff sniff:: that boardgame was good but this is how i'd make it better: I never got much into this band, but the board game rocked my socks. |
