Hawk Nelson Is My Friend by Hawk Nelson (CD, Apr-2008, BEC Recordings)

This CD came out last spring and we bought it for our daughter after she had just seen the group live at a youth seminar. She and her friends love it. It is very upbeat, "punk" music that kids enjoy and parents can either enjoy or at least tolerate. The words are not negative, hate-filled, sexual, or off limits for younger ears in the house.

The CD is for any teen who likes a punk type genre, not only for Christians. The group is really becoming popular and well known, so the price on this CD has gone up significantly since we bought it. As a parent, I really appreciate finding a group that is tolerable to my ears and enjoyed by my teens. I give this CD an A++++!

Hawk Nelson is a great band whether you're a Christian or not. Totally happening and cool. This one was a great price on half.com and the seller was great. Tmely shipping and perfect condition.

This is the 2nd CD for Hawk Nelson and it was going to have high expectations since the first one was good. Well folks, they exceeded them with this CD! There isn't a song on it that I don't like. I would recommend this CD to anyone.

This new CD by Hawk Nelson is awesome! I got a great deal on the price from one of today's top Christian bands.

This is a good cd. It's very fun and upbeat, catchy also. It has sort of like Relient K sound. The guitar is great for those who are guitar lovers. Friend Like That and Arms Around Me are my favorites on the cd. Friend Like That is very much of a foot tapper. Arms Around Me is a slower more personal song. If you want a fun cd, this is a good buy. I would recommend it.
Here are the songs in order of the cd:

You Have What I Need
Friend Like That
Turn It On
One Little Miracle
Let's Dance
Ancient History
Somebody Else
Arms Around Me
Just Like Me
Not The Same
Words We Speak
I Still Miss You

P.S
I forgot to tell you about the game on the pamphlet. It's a game where you move your little piece (which is included) around the bored. The cd acts as the spinner. The idea is to get to the big "Hawk Nelson Is My Friend" sign first. It's a really fun idea.

"The band's gratitude inspired the title of their third project, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend, a sentence that's also emblazoned on their most popular-selling T-shirt. And if nothing else, friends are dependable. The only significant change on this album is the loss of two Aarons—Justin Benner replaces Aaron Tosti as drummer, and David Bendeth (Paramore) steps into the producer's chair after Aaron Sprinkle. Otherwise, it's the same ol' reliable Hawk Nelson heard on the last two albums. And that can't be a bad thing, right? That depends on your expectations. As much as I loved the band's willingness to broaden their stylistic horizons on Smile, it was ultimately a fun, feel good effort that lacked spiritual substance. Hawk Nelson does much better here, sharing their faith without preaching or proselytizing. The album opener "You Have What I Need" touches on the journey that leds to a true desire for God: "It took forever just to realize that I had to give myself away so I could see your face." That's followed by "Friend Like That," a simple youth anthem about taking pride in the One that can change us from the inside: "I'm not a wannabe, I'm who I wanna be/And I intend to be how You created me."-Christianitytoday.com

Heard this one on radioU, the cd is not bad a aol of good tracks but in general just not quite my style I like the song let's dance.

I bought the CD because I liked the first two Hawk Nelson CDs. This one is good, but not as good as Letters to a President or Smile, it's the End of the World.