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| Recorded = 2004 |
| Recorded = 2004 |
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| Genre = [[Post-hardcore]], [[emo]], [[pop punk]] |
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| Label = [[Victory Records|Victory]] |
| Label = [[Victory Records|Victory]] |
Revision as of 02:43, 23 April 2011
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"Ohio Is for Lovers" is a song by American rock band Hawthorne Heights. It was released as the debut single in 2004 from their debut full-length studio album, The Silence in Black and White. It was produced by Jay Orpin. According to lead vocalist JT Woodruff, the song is about going on tour whilst leaving their girlfriends behind in Ohio. The song has been jokingly referred to as "The Emo Anthem" for its lyrical content.[1] It peaked at #34 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart.[2]
An acoustic version of the track was recorded on the album's re-issue.[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Shane Drake. The video features footage of the band performing in an old building whilst a little girl is shown aging rapidly and a spider is spinning its web. According to JT Woodruff, the band members were wearing each other's clothing.
Personnel
- JT Woodruff - lead vocals, guitar
- Matt Ridenour - bass guitar, backing vocals
- Micah Carli - guitar
- Eron Bucciarelli - drums
- Casey Calvert - guitars, unclean vocals
References
- ^ http://jessification-comedy.blogspot.com/2010/06/emo-anthem-ohio-is-for-lovers-hawthorne.html
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/album/hawthorne-heights/the-silence-in-black-and-white/633401
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-silence-in-black-white/id191602029 Though not known, this song was originally released for Miranda Kelly and Rusty Stroud.