"Hate Me," Blue October

[tozion]

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Billboard review:

Hate Me
BLUE OCTOBER
Producer(s): Chuck Reed, Justin Furstenfeld
Genre: ROCK
Label: Universal (CD promo)

The last and only time Blue October saw any Billboard chart action was two years ago on adult top 40 when "Calling You" peaked at No. 35. Now the Texas rock band is scaling the Modern Rock list with "Hate Me." Boldly addressing a relationship's collapse in the face of addiction, guitarist/singer Justin Furstenfeld encourages his former love to "Hate me for all the things/I didn't do for you." His dry-eyed acceptance that he has driven his ex away and that she has to do what it takes to heal gives his intense vocal delivery (reminiscent of Peter Gabriel) even more impact. The painfully honest lyrics and soaring arrangement knock the breath out of you. From upcoming album "Foiled," due April 4. —Christa L. Titus

[Punchanello]

I don't think I even remember "Calling You". This is decent. Its making its way into the Top 10.

[That Skipping Rope.]

This song is just weird.

[Punchanello]

The song will be sent to HOT AC in April.

[Punchanello]

#3, +171



It might go to #1.

[TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur]

tortuga said:

It might go to #1.

It would, but it won't. THANK YOU DANI CALIFORNIA!

[tyler46]

Yes. The new RHCP and possibly the new Tool will keep this out of #1. I dunno, this song sounds more like a Hot/Ac hit to me than an Alternative hit. It jsut doesn't fit this format.

[tozion]

The first time I ever heard this on the radio, I thought it was too soft for Alternative too. I'm shocked it went as high as it did.

[ffej]

I don't like this at all.,

[liberatdanarchy]

Oddly enough for me, I really really love this song.

[The Music Man]

I think I may be in the minority when I say I dig this song. Justin's voice is mad weird, yes, and some of the lyrics (namely the cockroach/babies line and the porno line) are a bit...uh, yeah. But this is a very emotional song, and try listening to the final bridge without getting chills.

Awesome song, and I'm thrilled it's giving Blue October somewhat unexpected success here. It should be bigger at Hot AC and CHR.