Inpop Records' sister-fronted band Superchick followed up 700,000 career albums sold and 70 film, television, and video game placements with the premiere of its boldest, most unapologetic project to date, 2008's appropriately-titled Rock What You Got.
Three years in the making, Rock What You Got came on the heels of Superchick's most successful album ever, Beauty From Pain, which landed three No. 1 radio singles, including "We Live" and "Stand In The Rain." With this album, Superchick 'rocks what they've got' and reinvents itself with a more progressive, in-your-face sound the band dubbed 'rock-o-tronic.'
Seeking out world changers in the lost corners of a generation, Superchick noisily challenges the status quo, while journaling the band members' battles with depression and cancer in the quieter moments of the record. Produced by the band's own Max Hsu (Superchick, tobyMac, newsboys), Rock What You Got features the stand-out title track in addition to the songs "Breathe," "Crawl," and "Cross The Line," for which Superchick's spring 2008 headlining tour was named, among others.
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Superchic[k] is super| Posted June 28, 2008
i fell in love with superchick when i first heard their song we live..... then i bought a lot of their c.d's... and i fell in love with a lot of their other songs...and i was excited last year when i went to dare 2 share and they were the band playing!! and i got to meet them and get their autograph..... after a while.....i got a lot of my friends loving superchic[k]..... i first heard their song cross the line and it was amazing.....and so are a lot of the other songs on this album.... i love it!!! ^_^
- rock on~ eMiLy
Afterthought| Posted June 27, 2008
After purchasing the album and listening to it again, I'm kind of disappointed. There are some good songs there, but rather repetitive of their old stuff.
IT'S AMAZING!| Posted June 26, 2008
Okay, so I went to the Cross The Line Concert and pre-ordered the CD and it just came in the mail yesterday! Yay! I also got it autographed, and one for my best friend! It's an amazing CD, great songwriting, beats, and sound. I love jamming to it, and I recommend it for any Superchick fans. It's really a step up, and I love it! GO BUY THE CD!!!! Lol. My favorite songs are Hold, Alive, Hey Hey, So Beautiful, and Rock What You Got. 1 thing you should know about this CD is that all of the songs (except for breathe and crawl [carry me through]) are very upbeat, and they're just...idk, you hear these songs and they make you want to go out with them and change the world, or just break down with emotion and start crying. The writers for this disc were flippin' AMAZING. They put on a great show, and they have amazing music, and I will support them and promote them through whatever.
They Don't Quite Rock ALL They Got....| Posted June 25, 2008
I am actually kinda disappointed in all the bad reviews this album is getting. I personally LOVE this new "rock-o-tronic" sound. It's fresh and innovative, and it's something Superchick pulls off quite nicely. The album maintains the electronic sounds throughout the album, but mixes them with classic Superchick sounds and riffs. There are the more upbeat electric songs, (like the title track, Hey Hey, So Beautiful, and Alive); also guitar-heavy rock tracks (Cross The Line, One More); and its share of slower songs (Breathe, Crawl, Hold). The lyrics are also very crafty in the majority of RWYG, especially in "Alive" and "Cross The Line." My personal favorites on the album would be the very catchy, perfectly blended "Cross The Line", the odd-but-fun "Hey Hey," and the lyrical genius "Alive." I also like "Crawl," but it doesn't quite measure up to its full potential. It acts like it wants to be the next "Beauty From Pain," but just isn't as compelling.
Now for the negatives. The album only has 9 new tracks. The remaining 3 consists of an unnecessary "Alive Prelude," a pretty good remix of "Stand In The Rain", and a useless but intriguing "Guitar Hero" solo from Dave. The song "So Beautiful" would be the album's weakest track, with the lyrics being extremely similar to "Anthem"---nothing new here.
All in all, the album is short. But the new material presented here is superb, and is Superchick at its finest. I hope we don't have to wait 3 more years for the next album from Superchick.
Wake up and Rock What You Got| Posted June 24, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed the first few passes listening to the new Superchick album, Rock What You Got. Intelligent lyrics as usual. The sound is definitely "alive" and beckons you to jam with the band. There is a serious intensity in which can energize you in a heartbeat. Great job Superchick. This one is in my queue for sure. :-)
They Rocked What They Got| Posted June 24, 2008
Superchick certainly "Rocked What They Got" and made us feel like they were "Alive" with their positive messages with their message in "Hey Hey" to be your own person even if the whole world thinks you're crazy. Superchick has an arena rock sound which reminds me of Queen although with much better lyrics. "Hold" admits that one can't make it by themselves and that everyone needs a hand (Jesus) to get through. "So Beautiful" addresses the fact that all girls are beautiful in more ways than looks which include beautiy from within with character, intelligence, gifts and more. The sensitive rock ballad "Crawl:Carry Me Through" talks about Jesus carrying us through our troubles and tears.
I've already sent the link of "Alive" to my skater friend Joannie Rochette's agent and will send the link of the free album preview to Joannie because with her figure skating at the world level, Joannie can bring Superchick's message and music to many people. And besides, Joannie has a right to show everyone she's "Alive" and will "Rock What She's Got".
'Rock' Does Just That| Posted June 23, 2008
Superchick's newest release, "Rock What You Got", promises a lot of things, and definitely delivers. It promises to rock hard, but in an undeniably unique way. It does so, and brings an electric-pop-funk-punk feeling with it. Its ballads are tradtional Superchick-esque, reminding one of "Beauty From Pain", as well as "Stand in the Rain", which is also included on this disc. "Breathe" is very bare, but also very moving. My favorites on the rock side are "Alive" and "So Beautiful". This album is definitely going back to the roots of this band, back in their "Kareoke" days, but with a slightly more polished sound. The eclectic feel is there, as well as the un-produced style. However, the production and the adventures into "rock-o-tronic" show how the band has grown & evolved, and yet still remains true to its core. Positive, uplifting, and defiant of society's demands on what girls, guys, and life lived should be like, "Rock What You Got" has done just that.
Good c.d.| Posted June 22, 2008
I liked it. It had a little bit more of a rock sound them there other c.d.'s but that could be a good thing if that is what you are in to.It still stays true to the Superchick sound tho. I have already ordered my copy.
great stuf once again!!| Posted June 22, 2008
this is a biased opinion so take it how you will. superchick can do no wrong with albums. some of their stuf has saved my life, literally, when i wanted to give up. on this album "hey, hey" & "alive" are really great. & the remix of "stand in the rain"... well its my fave song ever.
Awesome!!!| Posted June 21, 2008
This album is the perfect "next level" to their previous album. It is has a sense of "overcoming". The last album was about getting through the hurt. This album is the next step. The healing process has begun. God is good. What a fabulous gift to write songs to touch the soul. Wow!! I love it. Truly great. Superchick is aewsome!! Keep rockin'
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