Artist description Sound like Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, +Live+, dEUS, Grammatrain, Stavesacre, Staind, Creed, Nickelback. The sound is melancholic meditative with melodic passages shifted by intense energy outbursts. Once in a while a mourning vocal tells about emotional situations and problems. The greatest aspect in the music is without a doubt the spirit and the emotions The band treats the stage as their own and reaches out to the audience with many questions about everyday life and what lies beyond... Lately the band has been playing different places in Denmark with both acoustic and "ordinary" concerts... There is a more intimate atmosphere at the acoustic concerts but nevertheless it is a very good way to experience the band. All songs are written by WhenHipposLaugh and is mainly focused on life as young in a universe where nothing is granted and therefore one direction to go is pointed... God... The texts are indirect Christian texts...

Music Style Grunge

Musical Influences Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Live, dEUS, Staind, Nickelback, Stavesacre, Grammatrain

Similar Artists Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, +Live+, dEUS, Grammatrain, Stavesacre, Staind

Artist History The band was formed in 1995 by 3 guys of which 2 is still active…These leftovers of the old WhenHipposLaugh have resurrected the band as it is known today… They have now created a more progressive and tight sound than ever.

Group Members Helle Carlsen: Bass Michael Jensen: Drums Ruben Stochholm: Guitars Morten Aske Rasmussen: Vocals, guitar

Albums 5-song EP: Mute Shell

Press Reviews When Hippos Laugh is an up and coming post-alternative band from Denmark. Headed by Morten Aske Rasmussen on vocals, the band can mold into a grunge power act or high energy acoustic at the turn of a hat. Labeled as dark and melancholy, WHL is no doubt, real. Mute Shell is their latest 5 song EP. The album opens on “Indifferent Need,” a heavy rock anthem where Live or Collective Soul comes to mind. Sour guitar riffs and moody vocals make this a nice gloomy tune. "Mute Shell," the title track shows just how they can turn from grunge to acoustic with a respectable ballad. The song that would stand out the most is “The Great Whore.” With the title alone, this one lets you know you’re in for something, but becomes no issue by means of lyrics, stating how we can sometimes fall to those pesky carnal desires but “God is love.” “Superherotendencies,” another that stands out, begins like Enrique Iglesias but ends with a strange dirty appealing chorus. This is a nice album for fans of Pearl Jam, Collective Soul, Live, and perhaps Fono. The songs seem repetitive at times and gloomy but, nevertheless, the production is top notch. Before you say alternative is dead, check out When Hippos Laugh, you’ll probably change your mind. I can’t wait to see the progression this band will surely take in the near future. -review date: 1/12/02, written by Blake

Location Odense C, Fyn - Denmark

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