The Hang Ups

Born: Jan 1, 1990

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Biography: The melodic alterna-pop band the Hang Ups came together in 1990, while the band members were attending the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Consisting of Brian Tighe (vocals, guitar), Jeff Kearns (bass, vocals), Stephen Ittner (drums), and John Crozier (guitar), the band began playing the Minneapolis ...Read full biography

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Second Story

Released: 1999

Label: Rykodisc

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The Hang Ups are a pretty good power pop group that has really turned a corner -- and how. Enlisting the talents of Don Dixon and Mitch Easter to produce a more advanced work, the Minnesota group have ...Read full review

Hang Ups

Released: 2003

Label: Trampoline

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On their first outing in four years, Minneapolis' the Hang Ups pick up where they left off on 1999's Second Story. Hang Ups is an album of irresistible melodies, smart lyrics, and near-perfect pop arrangements ...Read full review

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