There's a popular opinion in musical circles that a bands third album is most likely to be its masterpiece. The theory being: A debut usually features songs the musicians have been crafting for years and thus, are fantastic. The follow-up usually suffers because it's rushed, and put together to cash in on the new found success; the sophomore slump. Then, it's make or break time.
So when HS/HS went into the studio to lay down "Podcast #3", we were mindful of the pressure. Could we still bring it? Another "OK Computer" or "London Calling"? Or would it go all "Van Halen III" on us?
The reviews are beginning to leak out, and just look what the critics are saying:
"30 minutes you'll never get back."
- Rolling Stone
"Eh"
- Spin
"Not a total waste of $8 in monthly hosting fees."
- Q Magazine
Such was the magnitude of the event, that CNBC stopped by for sneak peak at our studio sessions. Here's a screencap:
