Absolutely

This is a strong and mature effort by a group who has mastered their special style of music. And they truly hold their own signature nitche that pulls rock, country, and blues into solid southern ambrosia. The thing that puts this CD over the top is their coming of age in the process of production. All instruments and parts are truly in service of the individual songs as well as the overall album concept. And the mix can't be beat. There's a golden ear somewhere behind this effort. The writing is top-notch as always, and maybe a little bit better than any to date. The voices are crisp and blended superbly, and are set out front of the instruments to perfection. Their quality and timbre can be appreciated more than on any previous effort. The instrument blend doesn't run together into a garble. Every part can be heard clearly. Cudos! Hazel has followed in the path of other quality 90s rock bands who have released coming of age albums in the past few years (eg- BTE: After the Robots, VH: Go!, and Toto: Falling in Between), mostly in indie efforts. This is Hazel in her prime. Don't stop guys-- this is your legacy during a time when rock masters go unnoticed by the music industry. I can't stop listening, and I know I'm not alone.

Awesome CD. Their best yet. Not a bad song on the entire CD. If you are a Sister Hazel fan, you will love it. Great lyrics and music. Thanks guys!!

it rocks and it is so good

This is probably the best album these guys have done!! It has an awesome collection of songs that really stick in your head and I havent been able to put the cd down since it has been released!! A must buy for any Sister Hazel fan as well as anyone who likes an album that you can play it through from beginning to end!!

truly a great album. a must buy for any sister hazel fan.

What a great surprise. The band has suddenly shown up with the best album of their career. Great songs and a yummy variety of aural textures. Lots of great highs and lows. Rockin one minute on "Shame" and tearing your heart out on "Everything Else Disappears" The lead singer Ken, sounds like he means it with his best vocals ever, seasoned but not overly polished. "Tear by Tear" is a masterpiece. "Beautiful High" soars. "Mandolin Moon" makes you wanna raise your beer and dance. Love "This Kinda Love." The band sounds confident and the vocal blend is stellar. Buy copies for every car you plan to have on a highway!

ABSOLUTELY is another in a long line of great music put out by talented musicians. SISTER HAZEL has been pumping out the rock for years, and like a fine wine just keeps getting better with age.

is it possible for these guy to NOT make a good album? an album where you want to skip over a track to get to another? i listen in awe...

This album is one of Sister Hazel's best. Catchy melodies and skillful guitar riffs make it definately worth buying. I'm a musician myself, so I am able to fully apreciate the amount of care that went into this album, and it's truly professional. None of the songs are filler, so enjoy from start to finish. I really hope that the boys from my hometown of Gainesville finally get the large scale recognition they deserve!!

this album is awesome...I got this cd b4 it came out froma friend and have been listening to it since i got it....I love the songs mandolin moon, hey hey, meet me in the memory, and beautiful high the most... Tear by Tear is also a good song....i recommend buying this album if you liked their past songs, even if you didnt, because they are great!