The band have continually improved from their beginnings to their current release. This album seems at first to be a more focused stomp infused hard rock record and after your through the album that is almost what you get. A solid set of songs that range from uptempo to mid-paced grinders and lots of power ballads filling out what is another decent album from Hinder.The band borrows from the greats like Motley Crue, Nickelback and Def Leppard to round out their polished hard rock sound. The excellent and supreme standout track "Talk To Me" is everything a power ballad should be. The big chorus with great vocals and the excellent verses that do not ever overreach into gooey torch song ridiculousness and the band do a great job leaving anything remotely alt. metal or emo nowhere to be found. This is a true to the name power ballad and I really like this track. Then Hinder does something great and that's ape the Beatles for inspiration on "Get Me Away From You" ala Aerosmith. Another decent power ballad that could be a hit for them. Nice melody and the verses are excellent but the chorus doesn't quite match-up to that quality.
A little departure from their template is "Is It Just Me" which works really well as the band plow a little different path. I have to admit that after all these slower tunes I'm getting a little weighed down at this point and my interest is starting to fade. Thank goodness that they pick it up with a sleazy groove called "See You In Hell" that is somewhat faceless and pedestrian in all manner of song writing. The pace change was nice, though the song isn't up to snuff. A sharp turn back into ballad territory but once again this one is at least interesting and doesn't make me want to take a four minute nap. The song has a good melody with nice acoustic guitar playing and good chorus that is easy to sing-a-long to.
The stomping rhythm of "Wanna Be Rich" is made for a big dance club sound system and would also sound killer in a stadium environment live. The album has now concluded with a few too man ballads and slower material but there is quality songs splashed throughout Freakshow that allow me to recommend it to any rock fans and modern rock fans. The band don't embarrass themselves and at a few strong songs for their live sets to tour behind over 2013.
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