Tinted Windows: The Least "Super" Supergroup of All Time

February 18, 2009 12:12 p.m. by Andrew Winistorfer

At the Billboard showcase on March 20 at SXSW, the world will be, um, treated to a performance of a new supergroup called Tinted Windows, which is comprised of former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, Taylor Hanson from Hanson, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger.

 

The group has apparently already recorded an album, and are looking for a label. I'm guessing the material will mostly be power-pop, but it might (likely) end up being classified as "awful." [Billboard via Daily Swarm]

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164 Responses

February 18, 2009 at 12:35 p.m.

i like james iha
February 18, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

Honestly, why don't you wait until you hear the album (or at least one track!) before slagging it off? Are you this closed-minded about everything, or is it just music?
February 18, 2009 at 1:57 p.m.

you know? Taylor Hanson is in his mid 20's now. don't you think you could have come up with a picture of him that isn't over 13 years old?

no, I guess not. You never bothered to do any research for your 'article' up there.

why don't you give this group the benefit of the doubt? all musicians involved are off the charts, talent-wise. I bet this will be a fantastic venture for all involved.
February 18, 2009 at 1:57 p.m.

The word "s--t" is not allowed in the writing at PrefixMag.com, but the substance sure is.
February 18, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.

I am giving this the benefit of the doubt--I said it "might" be awful.
February 18, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

If this fits into my SXSW schedule I'll check them out. I dig Iha. And Hanson surprised a lot of people at last year's SXSW. I mean it's still not my type of thing, but it's along way from "mmm bop." Some good stuff might come out of this pairing.
February 18, 2009 at 2:49 p.m.

Wow, you really did your homework for that post, that picture of Taylor Hanson is from what, only like 12 years ago? Awesome. I bet he still sound just like that too.
February 18, 2009 at 2:49 p.m.

I am giving this the benefit of the doubt--I said it "might" be awful.

___

And ... it "might" be wonderful, but you neglected to mention that. Saying that yet-unheard music "might (likely) be awful" can not honestly be considered evidence of an open mind. Anyway, you never answered my question. Are you this closed-minded on other topics as well? Just wondering.
February 18, 2009 at 2:49 p.m.

It's funny how this writer is judging the group before he's even heard any of the music! Wake up, idiot, this group will probably be awesome. And you probably should take a listen to the music Taylor Hanson (and his brothers) produce now. No power-pop in it!
February 18, 2009 at 2:50 p.m.

Big Question: Where did these people meet?
February 18, 2009 at 3:06 p.m.

Not even where did they meet, but how?
February 18, 2009 at 3:33 p.m.

I know Schlesinger worked with the Hanson guys early in their career. Not sure about the others. I do know that Hanson sponsor an annual songwriters' workshop which draws from songwriters all over the world; it's possible that some of these guys attended.
February 18, 2009 at 3:33 p.m.

Taylor Hanson's voice is extremely unique. And Hanson's new music is outstanding. This group is going to be a beautiful musical love child. Just wait.
February 18, 2009 at 3:33 p.m.

They could have met any number of ways. Perhaps they met at the annual songwriters workshop that Hanson host in Tulsa. Perhaps they met at SXSW. Perhaps they met at Sundance. I can think of a lot of possibilities.
February 18, 2009 at 5:16 p.m.

Maybe they all like air hockey?
February 18, 2009 at 9:13 p.m.

Do any of those musicians sing/play power pop?
Hanson had their moment, but they were uh, 12. so I think I'll forgive them.

Do your research buddy - none of these musicians fit the mold you've decided to place them in.
February 18, 2009 at 9:25 p.m.

Fountains of Wayne and Cheap Trick are certainly power pop, and you could even argue Hanson are too. I'll give you Iha. Given the predilections of 3/4 of the band, I can't imagine this would be grindcore or Hyphy. It's going to likely be power-pop.
February 18, 2009 at 9:26 p.m.

Most cynical post ever. You suck at life.

Everyone bookmark this page and come back after you've heard the music, which no doubt will surpass everyone's expectations.
February 18, 2009 at 9:41 p.m.

This is like the new Tokio Hotel thread. Yessss!
February 18, 2009 at 9:54 p.m.

I think you should wait until the album to comes out to judge the music, especially since Hanson's music has changed a lot since their Mmmbop days. Here is some of what Taylor posted on Hanson's blog on hanson.net:

Over the last couple years, Adam Schlesinger from fountains of Wayne and James Iha have been working on this project – We first met Adam years ago when we were making Middle Of Nowhere. So the deal is a band that I am mostly taking the vocals on, with James and Adam on bass and guitar, as well as the legendary drummer Bun E Carlos of cheap trick. All of us have just sort of made time for the creation of the album when we could over the last couple years, and now it is going to be coming out, with all the trimmings.

Personally, I'm excited to hear what the album will sound like. They're all talented musicians and I'd like to hear what they come up with.
February 18, 2009 at 10:33 p.m.

I certainly have a way of bringing it out of people don't I?
The only thing that's missing is a dude that looks like a broad...oh wait, that's Taylor Hanson.
February 18, 2009 at 10:41 p.m.

I think you made a great choice on the image.
February 18, 2009 at 11:49 p.m.

Thank you Pill. That makes two of us.
February 19, 2009 at 1:43 a.m.

wow, and how would you feel if that was the hand you were dealt with your looks and someone made such a lowball comment on your appearance? you clearly are insecure in your appearance if you have to bash someone else's looks.
February 19, 2009 at 8:50 a.m.

andross is pathatic
nananananana
February 19, 2009 at 8:50 a.m.

Well, the image certainly fits the piece. It proves that the blogger (and I use that term loosely) is living in the past....
February 19, 2009 at 10:40 a.m.

@ don't judge--You're right, me making fun of Taylor Hanson looking like a pre-pubescent girl is evident of me having appearance issues. You totally nailed me. But how about the fact that Family Guy made that joke eight years ago? It's not like I'm the first (or the last).
@ nana--The word we're looking for is "pathetic." And I am.
@ Sarita-- I am living in the past. A past of two days ago when the thought of this supergroup was just a thought, not a depressing reality.
February 19, 2009 at 11:22 a.m.

Is this a one time collaboration/album, or is this a band that is here for good? . I love the song Stacy’s Mom and read a review on EverHype (www.everhype.com/?utm_source=bc) that gave it 3 stars, but it’s hard for me to think about this sound melding with that of Smashing Pumpkins or Hanson. Has anyone heard them?
February 19, 2009 at 11:26 a.m.

No. If you read the post above, you'd know that they haven't played live yet. And the album isn't out either.
February 19, 2009 at 12:22 p.m.

Everybody in music these days is close friends with Hanson. You'd be surprised at the notable musicians who have showed up at various Hanson concerts simply because they like the music. Billy Corgan for one.......
February 19, 2009 at 12:25 p.m.

"Everybody"? Really? Billy Corgan counts as "everybody"?
February 19, 2009 at 12:53 p.m.

Re-read her post, Andross. She never said that Billy Corgan is "everybody". However, Hanson do have a lot of friends who are established musicians. I'm sure you know all about Bob Weir and RatDog, for instance. (I still think that was A LOT more surprising than this lineup, and it got a lot of press, so I'm not sure why bloggers are wetting themselves over Tinted Windows.) And they've also performed publicly with lots of other diverse musicians, from Andrew W.K. to Jonny Lang to Blues Traveler to Ben Folds. Hopefully none of this is news to you (although from your comments, I'm betting you're just learning about it for the first time.) Some of their lesser known collaborations are with Carole King, Matthew Sweet, Sandra McCracken, and countless other musicians. Now they can add Iha, Schlesinger, and Carlos.
February 19, 2009 at 12:57 p.m.

Are Andrew W.K, Jonny Lang, Blues Traveler and Ben Folds really diverse? I can get that they have friends in the music industry, but those are all white guys who make rock music. It's not like Joe Budden, Philip Glass, Antony Hegarty, and Brian Eno are chilling with them
February 19, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.

As someone new to Prefix, I would like to say how awesome this all has been to read.
February 19, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.

If you like this drivera, swing by the Tokio Hotel artist page (search Tokio Hotel in the artist search bar), or click on the only story on the Framing Hanley artist page. Those ones are where this one is probably heading.
February 19, 2009 at 2:22 p.m.

How many pop/rock musicians have been "chilling with" the musicians that you named, Andross? Within the genre of pop music, yes, those that I named are fairly diverse. And you can throw in Leon Russell to boot; Hanson have shared a stage with him several times. Also Les Paul. If I sit here another five minutes, I'll probably remember a few more. Yes, they're all pop musicians, as are Hanson and the other Tinted Windows guys. The point I was trying to make is that Hanson have collaborated with many credible pop musicians, making this particular collaboration not the "Oh!-my-God!" shockfest that bloggers seem to be trying to convince us that it is.

And I'm not sure why you keep trying to sell that Tokio Hotel page here. That is not a band that interests me at all, so I'm not going there. Sorry if you're disappointed by that.
February 19, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.

Why would I be disappointed? I didn't tell you to go there.
And uh, plenty of people chill with the musicians I listed--Antony hangs with Lou Reed, the dude from Hercules and Love Affair. Joe Budden hangs out with other rappers. Brian Eno chills with Bowie, Coldplay, and David Byrne. Those people you listed are NOT diverse. They are diverse if you think someone playing a piano on a rock track is incredibly dissimilar to someone playing harmonica on a rock track.
February 19, 2009 at 4:23 p.m.

Look at the music this dude listens to, on his profile. That'll tell you everything. And, he lives in sorry ass St. Cloud. What a sucker.
February 19, 2009 at 5:37 p.m.

Your Mom: Ah, the music he lists isn't so bad. At least I like Beirut and Radiohead. And my daughter used to like The Thermals. And plenty of people see Led Zep as being icons, although the truth is that they're overrated. Kind of a mixed bag there, but not terrible really.
February 19, 2009 at 8:02 p.m.

@ Your Mom--I used to live in Oshkosh, WI. So, St. Cloud is a pretty big step up. I suppose that does make me a sucker.
February 19, 2009 at 8:04 p.m.

Also, I'd like to know where the idea to use "Your Mom" as a screen name to insult people came from. I think that's the least funny name you could use. Except maybe Taylor Hanson.
February 19, 2009 at 9:02 p.m.

don't be such an elitist. Can you really blame them for collaborating with artists they enjoy working with? what about for sticking to the type of music they enjoy? Sure, maybe they're not the most adventurous band in the world, but you don't have a leg to stand on if you're trying to convince us that Taylor Hanson isn't a credible musician. Your readers have already shown you otherwise. Maybe Hanson isn't the best band in the world or the most innovative but I think they're damn good and lots of fun to listen to, and my musical taste is highly diverse. I don't usually even listen to pop, I enjoy Bungle, Stolen Babies, Primus, etc. . . So stop pigeonholing people and the music they enjoy.
February 20, 2009 at 12:17 a.m.

Wow. I think my IQ has dropped after reading this blog.
February 20, 2009 at 12:40 a.m.

Wow. I think my IQ was dropped after reading your comment. Bazzing!
February 20, 2009 at 1:11 a.m.

YOU TELL 'EM, ANDROSS!!
February 20, 2009 at 10:17 a.m.

I will Banger. ETA on someone telling me that my IQ couldn't drop any lower: next three comments.
February 20, 2009 at 12:11 p.m.

No, Andross. I doubt your IQ could actually drop.
February 20, 2009 at 12:24 p.m.

Totz Called it ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
February 20, 2009 at 3:57 p.m.

You must admit, you set yourself up for that one.
February 20, 2009 at 4:04 p.m.

I wouldn't say I set myself up for it. I would say I made it possible for a lameass to use that as a line.
February 20, 2009 at 4:43 p.m.

Perhaps it's only a "lameass" who believes that your IQ appears to have bottomed out in this blog, perhaps not. There could be more readers than you realize who are finding that to be the case. They're not necessarily all "lameasses".

At any rate, when you post something quite this flameworthy, and then you make a crack about your IQ level, you are setting yourself up, whether you can admit to that or not.
February 20, 2009 at 4:43 p.m.

Taylor Hanson looked like a prepubescent girl when he was a prepubescent boy. He's now 26 years old and looks like a man. Shocking, isn't it? He also has one of the more distinctive and soulful voices in pop/rock music. I think you're right, the music most certainly be power pop...but given the talent of all involved it will most certainly be very good power pop. I also think that you're just too funny a guy with too good a sense of humor to be allowed to get away with thinking a twelve year old no longer correct or relevant joke is funny. People who know about music just don't pick on Hanson anymore. You're getting called on it in this thread. But at least you're getting a lot of attention and chances to come up with good lines.
February 20, 2009 at 4:50 p.m.

Good point Lisa. Whoever wrote this stuff is a jerk.
February 20, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.

This thread is a beast. Wow.
February 20, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.

Yeah, this one has gotten huge and unwieldy at a record pace.
February 20, 2009 at 10:25 p.m.

Lisa added me as her friend.
So there.
February 20, 2009 at 10:42 p.m.

I will admit, I was a tad bit shocked when I found out Taylor had strayed from his band (I have been a follower for almost 13 years - anniversary in May ;)), but I think it's awesome and I can't wait to hear the new stuff. And I do agree with Lisa! Taylor and his brothers have ALL changed. You should give their new albums a go (especially before forming an opinion of them). You may just be surprised.
February 20, 2009 at 11:02 p.m.

No I may not.
February 21, 2009 at 5:04 a.m.

Lots of people have been taking huge cracks at this band for one reason in particular and that's Taylor Hanson. To be honest, it doesn't shock me at how mean people are being about it. Most people halt at the mention of Hanson in any form because mentally people naturally think of 10 years ago when a group of Adolescents created a song... Mmmbop. They are all in their mid to late twenties now- hate to break it to all those living in the past, but they hardly sound twelve anymore. They've grown as musicians and they are good at what they do.

Yeah Hanson can still be considered pop, but more of an alternative blues type of pop... Not saying it's for everyone, but it's good stuff.

Hanson may not be up your alley when it comes to music, but that really isn't a reason to write of Tinted Windows so easily. You have no idea what this band is going to sound like. Taylor said himself that this was different from what they've done before so I think you may be surprised by the music if you actually gave it a shot. I'm not saying you'll like it because from the sounds of it, you've already got a predetermined opinion of this. You say you don't, but you chose to word this entire blog negatively for a reason.

The least you could have done was show a mild sense of respect and use recent photos... Taylor Hanson isn't consistently 14 years old even if you're juvenile sense of humor finds it funny.
You don't have to like this band, you don't have to think you'll like this band... you can state that you find it odd that they are all together, but you could have at least been tasteful and respectful about it.

I am personally very intrigued about what this newly formed band will sound like. Each member involved his highly talented and it'll be interesting to see what they've created together.
February 21, 2009 at 5:04 a.m.

Oh and because you clearly didn't look into anything about this band beside the group members... Tinted Windows is already signed to a label. It's S-Curve Records, indie record company created by James Iha and Adam Schlesinger I believe.
February 21, 2009 at 11:21 a.m.

Yeah, you tell that jerk that wrote this. He is such a jerk. He should give Tinted Windows a chance.
February 21, 2009 at 3:49 p.m.

Interesting that Andross finds so much fun in this. Sounds like a case of big fish, small pond. I stumbled upon this site looking for actual music news on Tinted Windows, but it's obvious now that this site is just another opinion site and not a legit music source. Andross, you would probably get farther in your career and actually write for real magazines if you weren't so much of a douche. If you're going to make fun of a band/artist, at least be funny!
February 21, 2009 at 4:23 p.m.

Yeah andross is a total a-hole. I hate that guy.
February 22, 2009 at 10:59 a.m.

My husband and I met Billy Corgan at a Hanson concert. He is a really nice guy. I have always been a fan of Hanson and can't wait for the new music. Hanson is a great group of guys. There is no other band that does so much for their fans. And the charity work that they do is amazing. And to plug them. This is a great song that they did for one of their fans that asked them to write a song with this title.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rk96Wjdb78
February 22, 2009 at 4:36 p.m.

Hey, Andross, the good people of NotLame.com sent you a shoutout! Check out their blog here: http://notlameblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/band-to-watch-tinted-windows.html
February 22, 2009 at 4:36 p.m.

Anon: S-Curve was not created by Schlesinger and Iha. It was created by Steve Greenberg.
February 22, 2009 at 4:42 p.m.

banjo
February 22, 2009 at 5:35 p.m.

Why do I find these comments so entertaining? I hope James Iha has dealt with his coke issues, cos it would be a terrible thing to corrupt any of those Hanson boys.

And I'll throw this in the mix, Fountains of Wayne last album (I think it came out 2 or 3 years ago) was actually really good.

Do I suck because I like power pop? Is that like admitting I like Cheese Whiz (which I don't but I thought something that awful might equate)?

Where do all these Hanson fans come from???
February 22, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

I heard all 3 Hanson brothers are dating each other.
Creeeeepy.
February 22, 2009 at 6:35 p.m.

It's been shocking how many Hanson fans have been traipsing into Prefix world. I heard that rumor too Banger.
February 22, 2009 at 11:01 p.m.

Don't worry, Gabi. All three Hansons have performed with Ratdog on more than one occasion, and if they weren't corrupted by that, I doubt that Iha could really do it. As for where Hanson fans come from, well, we come about in the same way as everybody else. I'm not going to describe how it happens here; there are other sites for that. As for your rumors, well, sorry to disappoint you, but each of the three Hansons is married to a different and unrelated but equally beautiful brunette woman. All three wives are 25 years old. The Hanson guys are also all fathers now.
February 22, 2009 at 11:35 p.m.

You know what, I'm gonna go ahead and say it--Hanson suck.
February 23, 2009 at 7:41 a.m.

Ah, at last your comments have reached their true potential, Andross. You bring us all back to 1997, when all the boys in middle school saw things as you do. Many of those middle school boys have grown up since then. Some... haven't.
February 23, 2009 at 10:21 a.m.

Ouch. That hurt. Calling me a middle schooler. You must be in High School by now, huh?
February 23, 2009 at 10:31 a.m.

I'll defend Hanson's first two albums seeing as how they're terrific pop albums with some damn good choruses. Haven't listened to any albums since, but none of the songs I've heard have been that offensive.
February 23, 2009 at 2:46 p.m.

Hey Andross, do you think maybe the Hanson brothers are married to the SAME beautiful 25 year old brunette? whoa.
February 23, 2009 at 3:13 p.m.

Fact: Hansons never wrote any of their material.
Fact: Hansons have never won a fight. Ever.
February 23, 2009 at 3:21 p.m.

Gabi, it is certainly possible. That would be polygamy-tastic.

I heard Hanson tried to fight NSync in the late 90s, but the only winner was 98 Degrees.
February 23, 2009 at 3:26 p.m.

why does this article have so many comments.
February 23, 2009 at 3:33 p.m.

Hanson fans never leave their house.
February 23, 2009 at 3:35 p.m.

Yeah, apparently Hanson fans get uber-pissed when people make fun of that band. I'm not complaining though. Lets get this to 100 comments in a week.
February 23, 2009 at 3:36 p.m.

I just got back from Salt Lake City, also known as Mormonville, and I believe I have the answer to your question Gabi Porter. You see Gabi Porter, the Hanson sisters aren't married to the same beautiful 25 year old brunette, but rather the same handsome straight-laced non-drinking man.
February 23, 2009 at 3:40 p.m.

I'll have you know that I am a Hanson fan and I do leave the house. I leave the house anytime I need to purchase the newest Hanson album. Those sisters are HOT!!!
February 23, 2009 at 3:47 p.m.

Fact: Hanson fans are liars.
theSchoenr orders all Hanson material over teh web.
February 23, 2009 at 4:02 p.m.

Fact: Yes he does. He's my roommate, and I hate him. He has Hanson stuff sent here all the time.
February 23, 2009 at 4:04 p.m.

OMG THAT'S SOOOOO CUTE!
<3
February 23, 2009 at 4:51 p.m.

Read my comment again, or perhaps ask someone to explain it to you. I didn't call you a middle schooler. And actually, I graduated high school several decades ago, thank you very much.
February 23, 2009 at 5:04 p.m.

Someone get an mp3 of Kind of Girl and hook me up. plz and thanks?
February 23, 2009 at 5:34 p.m.

You said I didn't mature past a middle schooler, which would, in fact, imply that I am, in at least state of mind, a middle schooler. Perhaps you should think these things over.
February 24, 2009 at 11:07 a.m.

So I see you couldn't get anyone to explain my comment, Andross. That's too bad.
February 24, 2009 at 11:07 a.m.

100 comments in one week? It is to laugh. Rolling Stone's blog got 345 comments in less than 24 hours on their Tinted Windows article.
February 24, 2009 at 11:12 a.m.

but how many comments did they get on their tokio hotel article?
February 24, 2009 at 12:25 p.m.

And how many comments mentioned the fact that Tokio Hotel look like broads? Or how many comments called Taylor Hanson a girl? So up yours Halina.
February 24, 2009 at 12:32 p.m.

Andros - 10
Halina - 0
February 24, 2009 at 12:47 p.m.

Jenn, I just got my mom to explain to me. She said you were a mean old lady.
February 24, 2009 at 1:10 p.m.

hey, did Alf ever get to eat a cat?
February 24, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

Andros - 10
Halina - 0

---

Only if you're scoring the desperately moronic comments made on this thread. Even then, you are selling Andros short.
February 24, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

Awww, Andros, I hope she gave you a great big dish of chocolate pudding to make you feel better!
February 24, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

Andros #1. Actually #2. I'm da best.
February 24, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

Andros - 25
Halina - 0

Banger > Andros > Daba
February 24, 2009 at 2:16 p.m.

No Jenn, I'm allergic to chocolate. She made vanilla.
February 24, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.

Andross>a turd>Halina
February 24, 2009 at 2:20 p.m.

And no Alf did not ever get to eat a cat.
February 24, 2009 at 2:33 p.m.

Tinted Windows > theSchoenrock > Grape Slushies +/- Banger > Alf^(1/2) > Daba > Andross = a doodie
February 24, 2009 at 2:36 p.m.

OMG
ANDROSS - 149
HALINLALANA - 0
February 24, 2009 at 2:41 p.m.

Grape slushies do rule.
February 24, 2009 at 2:57 p.m.

Don't listen to theSchoenrock. He's my roommate, and I hate him.
February 24, 2009 at 3:05 p.m.

I'm sorry you feel that way about your room mate. I live alone. It's one of the best moves i've ever made.

Room mates stink.
February 24, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.

Aww, poor Andross. Somehow, I figured you'd have food allergies. I'll bet you were a sensitive child.
February 24, 2009 at 4:29 p.m.

So being born allergic to certain foods makes you sensitive? For a high schooler, you're really smart.
February 24, 2009 at 4:31 p.m.

As far as roommates go, theSchoenrock ain't so bad. He just cyber stalks me. We haven't taked to each other for six weeks, but he cyber stalks me ever day. I hate him.
February 24, 2009 at 4:43 p.m.

lol
sounds like a nice guy.
February 24, 2009 at 5:28 p.m.

Simmer down, dear Andross. I did not say that the presence of food allergies led me to conclude that you were a sensitive child. Several of your posts lead me to that conclusion, and the fact that you have at least one physical sensitivity only adds to it.

Don't worry, though. The mean old lady is now bored with all of this, and is leaving.
February 24, 2009 at 5:43 p.m.

Yeah right Jenn!!! You're not a mean old lady, you're just another person made up by andross. I know this because no high schooler would be making such stupid comments. Only a middle schooler such as Andross would. Also, those chicks from Tokio Hotel are hot!!! This is the right place for that right?
February 24, 2009 at 6:12 p.m.

Get out of here cyberstalker.

Wait, now that Jenn has picked up her toys and gone home, we might need you to build the comment count here.

So stay, you jerk.
February 24, 2009 at 11:49 p.m.

Hm, so I saw something mentioned above about which musicians the Hanson guys are friends with/have collaberated with. I haven't read all of the posts, so I apologize if there are some repeats in here, but...
-Adam Green (Moldy Peaches)
-Will.i.am (Black-Eyed Peas)
-Eisley
-Beck
-Rose Stone (Sly and the Family Stone)
-The Good the Bad and the Queen
-Carl Barat (The Libertines)
-Leon Russell
-Weird Al Yankovic
-Ben Folds
-Matthew Sweet
-Michelle Branch
-Emma Daumas
-Gregg Alexander (New Radicals)
-Stephen Trask (lyricist, Hedwig and the Angry Inch)
-Gus Van Sant (he plays guitar at some of their shows and directed one of their videos)
-Blues Traveler
-Les Paul
-Billy Corgan
-Radiohead (yes, really)
-Andrew W.K.
-Jon Crosby (Vast)
-Kate Voegele
-Steve Jones (Sex Pistols)
-Ric Ocasek (The Cars)
-The Other Ones (Grateful Dead minus Jerry Garcia)
-Carole King
February 24, 2009 at 11:52 p.m.

Hey Rumblefish--no one cares.
February 25, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.

Yeah, Rumblefish, you didn't think this was supposed to be about music or anything, did you?

Just kidding. Rumblefish, your list is actually the most interesting thing on this entire blog. Possibly even the only interesting thing.
February 25, 2009 at 1:08 p.m.

How droll Electric Lash. You should be a stand-up.

Andross>violent diarrhea>Electric Lash
February 25, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.

Alas, poor Andross. I'm glad I don't know him well.

*Patiently awaits a barrage schoolboy insults from Andross and his small band of circle jerks, most likely involving reference to bodily functions*

Doesn't matter, I'm outta here too.
February 25, 2009 at 8:27 p.m.

See ya
February 26, 2009 at 12:10 a.m.

Um, Andross, you're actually the one who was inquiring about it awhile ago, so I guess you cared at one point.
February 26, 2009 at 12:21 a.m.

I never asked who they worked with. I couldn't believe that someone would consider a bunch of white rock bands as a "diverse" group of musicians.
February 26, 2009 at 12:32 a.m.

I kept an open-mind, but the first single is terrible.
February 26, 2009 at 12:50 a.m.

Yeah, it sounds like a (boring) Cheap Trick song sung by a worse singer.
February 26, 2009 at 1:35 a.m.

"I never asked who they worked with. I couldn't believe that someone would consider a bunch of white rock bands as a "diverse" group of musicians."

Right, and there are quite a few people in the list who don't fit that mold, so I thought I'd list them. This thread is pretty much about Hanson, anyway. I'm assuming that's what you intended by using a solo picture of Taylor Hanson at the top.
February 26, 2009 at 10:19 a.m.

No, technically this is a thread about Tinted Windows, but everyone near the top started defending Hanson instead. Apparently most people bailed on this band already.
February 26, 2009 at 10:34 a.m.

I would love to see what this music savvy Hanson fans have to say about the quality of the first single. I had an open mind and to say it was awful might be an understatement.
February 26, 2009 at 11:07 a.m.

Well, since Hanson worked with Blue Traveler, they probably think it rules.
February 26, 2009 at 11:13 a.m.

Lil Wayne > Tinted Windows
February 26, 2009 at 11:20 a.m.

Andross > 50 Cent > Lil Wayne

Therefore:

Andross > Tinted Windows
February 26, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.

Well, I love the first single. Then again, I'm a power pop fan, and this is 100% pure power pop. If you like Cheap Trick, Badfinger, Big Star, The Raspberries, etc. you're going to like Tinted Windows as well. If you don't, you won't. Simple as that. Tinted Windows doesn't sound much like Hanson, so I'm not sure what the consensus of Hanson fans is going to be.
February 26, 2009 at 11:47 a.m.

Hanson fans only care that Hanson once worked with Blues Traveler. That makes Hanson legitimate, in their eyes.
February 26, 2009 at 12:01 p.m.

I wonder if they are going to tour my mall.
Hmm...
February 26, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.

Yes, along with Blues Traveler.
February 26, 2009 at 12:19 p.m.

IS JOHN POPPER STILL FAT??
February 26, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.

Who cares, he worked with Hanson.
February 26, 2009 at 12:59 p.m.

You can't generalize about Hanson fans like that. And Hanson don't need Blues Traveler to make them legitimate.
February 26, 2009 at 12:59 p.m.

"Apparently most people bailed on this band already."

No, there are like 600 comments and counting on more well-known threads (Rolling Stone). That one is more full of whiny Smashing Pumpkins fans than anything else.

Also, I am involved with SXSW, and it's already known that it's going to be hard to get in to that show.

"Hanson fans only care that Hanson once worked with Blues Traveler."
Where did you get that idea?
February 26, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.

Due to the fact that everyone on this thread trying to make Hanson seem more important than they are use the fact that they worked with Blues Traveler as indicative of some kind of legitimacy.
February 26, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.

Fact: Hanson Fans are not attractive.
February 26, 2009 at 1:08 p.m.

True dat.

50 Cent > Blues Traveler Fans > Hanson Fans
February 26, 2009 at 1:15 p.m.

Woah. That's pretty bad.

Hanson fans are the worst.
February 26, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.

Haha, I think there's a good mix. My favorite Hanson fan ever was a guy with a multi-colored mohawk in biker gear behind me at a Halloween Hanson show.

In between every song he'd yell "YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHH!" and then spit some tobacco in to a tin. Ew.
February 26, 2009 at 4:48 p.m.

Wow, this thread has gone off the deep end. You're definitely showing your true colors.
February 26, 2009 at 4:53 p.m.

Jess is ugly.
February 26, 2009 at 4:54 p.m.

LEAVE HANSON ALONE!!!!
February 26, 2009 at 5:42 p.m.

Banger > Jess > theSchoenrock
February 27, 2009 at 3:26 a.m.

Hanson fans are hot ;)
Take me for example..
February 27, 2009 at 10:26 a.m.

Pffffffft. Liar.
February 27, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.

That was an amazingly intellectual insult Banger. How is it that you know how attractive I am?
February 27, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.

You all should check it out before you write it off! There's a tune up on their myspace and on youtube. It's actually pretty good!
February 27, 2009 at 1:36 p.m.

Banger is Cyberstalking you, that's how.

And no mama, that song is not "pretty good." It's "pretty awful."
March 3, 2009 at 3:34 p.m.

I'm a pretty music-savvy hanson fan and this song is godawful. I'm really disappointed. Hanson's last album was way better than this.
March 3, 2009 at 4:47 p.m.

I think music-savvy Hanson fan is an oxymoron. But agreed on the song being total butt.
March 7, 2009 at 6:46 p.m.

I agree that you're being a total butt. Atleast these guys are out there trying,and the best you canb come up with is godawful? Give me a break. You're not even a legit music writer. I bet you're some dude who still lives at home with his mom eating hohos and playing world of war all day posting on here as a break. It makes me angry that some illegitamate "blogger" is so quick to judge people he doesn't even know. I hope your next girlfriend is a huge Hanson fan,atleast maybe then you'd see what an ass you are. And yes, I am a Hanson fan. And yes, I like the new band, so you can suck it andross.
March 8, 2009 at 10:16 a.m.

You totally nailed me Manna. I can't believe you even knew what my hostess cake of choice was. You are incredible. My hat goes off to you.
March 8, 2009 at 2:48 p.m.

jimmy hat?
March 8, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.

Natch.
March 8, 2009 at 6:13 p.m.

Since when is 'atleast' one word? Was the dictionary revised while I was drunk or some thing? Ha.
March 8, 2009 at 7:25 p.m.

And what game is "world of war" I have never heard of such game.
March 23, 2009 at 8:32 a.m.

i saw them at sxsw, and can only think of two words to describe them. Jonas Brothers
April 3, 2009 at 1:26 p.m.

You seriously need to pull your head out of your butt. Everytime someone hears Hanson it is automatically unacceptable. They are in their mid-late 20's GET OVER IT. Hanson has accomplished more than you EVER will. Tinted Windows has tons of fans and they have been a band for a mere few months. I don't understand the close-mindedness. Besides, TW is better than 99% of the pop crap on the radio.
April 3, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

Yeah, you tell that Andross a-hole. Oh, wait.

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