Hawthorne Heights – Midwesterners: The Hits

Releasedate: 12-11-2010; Label: Victory Records
By: Nina Mende

Hawthorne Heights is an American rock band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 2001. Their line-up currently consists of lead-singer and rhythm guitarist JT Woodruff, lead-guitarist and vocalist Micah Carli, bassist and backing vocalist Matt Ridenour, and drummer Eron Bucciarelli. On November 24, 2007, guitarist and unclean vocalist Casey Calvert died of accidental causes, leaving the band as a four-piece. The band, who were originally named A Day in the Life, have released three studio albums on Victory Records since changing their name to Hawthorne Heights.

The Hawthorne Heights music includes not only fast kick ass riffs and shouted vocals on the bridges but also slower melodies and sung vocals during the verses and choruses. Their best of album contains sixteen songs, the best of every album put together as one. Catchy songs and melodies get you nodding along at least, but definitely get stuck in your head. “Midwesterners: The Hits” is not only a brilliant album for all fans but also for everyone who wants to get to know the music of Hawthorne Heights. A nice summary of their work so far has been picked and put together here. Enjoy Hawthorne Heights and their best of album “Midwesterners: The Hits”.

Line-Up:
JT Woodruff – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
Micah Carli – lead guitar
Matt Ridenour – bass guitar, backing vocals
Eron Bucciarelli – drums, percussion

Tracklist: 01. Life On Standby 02. The Transition 03. Silver Bullet 04. Ohio Is For Lovers 05. Niki FM 06. Saying Sorry 07. This Is Who We Are 08. Dead In The Water 09. Where Can I Stab Myself In The Ears 10. Pens And Needles 11. Rescue Me 12. Somewhere In The Between 13. Come Back Home 14. Four Becomes One 15. Silver Bullet (Acoustic) 16. Angels With Even Filthier Souls

Links:
Hawthorne Heights MySpace