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Uplifter
''Uplifter'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band 311, released on June 2, 2009 by Volcano Records. It is the band's first album in nearly four years, the longest gap between albums in 311's career. ''Uplifter'' was produced by Bob Rock, who has produced or engineered albums by numerous notable acts, such as Metallica, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, The Cult, Our Lady Peace and The Offspring. It debuted at #3 on the ''Billboard'' 200, their highest position to date. Release and reception The first single from the album, " Hey You", was sent to radio stations for airplay on April 7, and was officially released April 10, 2009. Before the official release date, ''Uplifter'' was streamed in full (including the deluxe edition tracks) on the band's MySpace page and was featured on Playlist.com. ''Uplifter'' has received mixed reactions from critics. Andrew Leahey of Allmusic gave it a generally favorable review and said that ''Uplifter'' "... ieldsa polished mix o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
311 (band)
311 (pronounced "three eleven") is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist and guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson, bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills, and drummer Chad Sexton. Watson was replaced by Tim Mahoney in 1990. In 1992, Doug "SA" Martinez joined to sing and provide turntables. 311 has released thirteen studio albums, two live albums, four compilation albums, four EPs and four DVDs. After a series of independent releases, 311 was signed to Capricorn Records in 1992 and released the albums ''Music'' (1993) and '' Grassroots'' (1994) to moderate success. They achieved greater success with their 1995 triple platinum self-titled album, which reached number 12 on the ''Billboard'' 200 on the strength of the singles " Down" and " All Mixed Up", the former of which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Modern Rock Tracks in 1996. The band's next three albums—''Transistor'' (1997), '' Soundsystem'' (1999) and ''From Chaos'' (2001 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Pulse
''Universal Pulse'' is a mini-LP and the tenth studio album by American rock band 311, released on July 19, 2011 on 311 Records/ ATO Records. It clocks in at almost 29 minutes, making it the shortest album 311 ever released, as well as their first release on their own independent record company. It has a 57 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Album information Like its predecessor, ''Uplifter'', this album was produced by Bob Rock, who has produced or engineered albums by numerous notable acts, such as Metallica, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, The Cult, Our Lady Peace and The Offspring. Unlike previous albums where their record label requested that the drums be recorded at an alternate location, all tracks, including the drums, were recorded at the Hive Studio. To support the album, 311 invited Sublime with Rome to co-headline the 2011 Unity Tour, with special guests DJ Soulman and DJ Trichrome. The artwork was done by Sonny Kay. With only eight so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Alright (311 Song)
"It's Alright" is a song written and recorded by American rock band 311. After " Hey You", it was the second single from the group's ninth studio album, ''Uplifter''. The single was released through Volcano Entertainment Volcano Entertainment (sometimes referred to as Volcano Records) was an American all-round music record label founded in 1996 which released albums by Tool, 311, Size 14, Survivor and "Weird Al" Yankovic. (The latter two were former Scotti Bros ... to radio stations on June 9, 2009. Chart performance References 2009 singles 311 (band) songs Volcano Entertainment singles Song recordings produced by Bob Rock 2009 songs Songs written by Nick Hexum Songs written by SA Martinez Songs written by P-Nut {{2000s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hive (studio)
The Hive is a recording studio in North Hollywood, Los Angeles at 5500 Cahuenga Blvd, owned and run by the members of the alternative rock band 311. Origin In 2000, after finishing touring for '' Soundsystem'', the five members of 311 grew distraught with having to pay upwards of $2,000 a day in professional recording studios. Seeking a more independent-style place to work, they found a place in North Hollywood where they could record and pay rent of $3,000 a month. The band soon loaded in two 24 track analog tape machines and Pro Tools technology, fully furnished the place, and began working on their next album. Recordings done at the Hive Prior to 311 purchasing The Hive, it was actively used as a music studio in the 1970s and 1980s. Notable acts such as Missing Persons and Adam Ant have recorded there. Just before 311 started using it, it was used as a voice-over studio for movies. Since 311 moved into the studio, they have recorded and mixed six albums at The Hive; 2001' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey You (311 Song)
"Hey You" is a song written and recorded by American rock band 311. It is the first single from the group's ninth studio album, ''Uplifter''. The single was released through Volcano Entertainment on April 10, 2009. It was received generally well and became their eighth top-five hit on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart. Release and reception "Hey You" was released to radio stations on April 7, 2009 and was made available for digital download on April 10. The song was well received, generating numerous favorable reviews. William Goldman at Spin Magazine praised the song, saying that " Omaha's pseudo-Rasta rap-rockers are ''still'' around—and better than ever!" Later in his review he says that 311 keeps their same unique sound, "But there's an important addition to the formula: Go-to rock/metal producer Bob Rock (Metallica, the Offspring), who toughens the track's hardest rockin' sections while keeping its smooth, Caribbean influences warm and mellow. Irie, indeed!" Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Rock
Robert Jens Rock (born April 19, 1954) is a Canadian record producer, sound engineer and musician, best known for producing rock bands and music artists such as Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, The Tragically Hip, the Cult, 311, Our Lady Peace, Bryan Adams, the Offspring, Michael Bublé, Black Veil Brides, David Lee Roth, and Ron Sexsmith. Payolas and Rock and Hyde Rock began his music career in Langford, British Columbia (a suburb of Victoria), as a guitarist playing with friends William Alexander and Paul Hyde in the former's household basement. After high school graduation, Rock left Victoria and became the co-founder of the Payolas, who became well known with the success of their 1980s hit, "Eyes of a Stranger", which was used as part of the soundtrack of the movie ''Valley Girl'' starring Nicolas Cage. In 1983, the Payolas won the Juno Award for Single of the Year. Rock also worked as an assistant engineer at Little Mountain Sound Studios, Little Moun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Tread On Me (album)
''Don't Tread on Me'' is the eighth studio album by 311, which was released on August 16, 2005. The first single, " Don't Tread on Me", was released to radio on July 26, 2005. It peaked at #2 on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks and #1 on the R&R Panel Alternative chart. The second single, "Speak Easy", was released on November 22, 2005 and a third "Frolic Room", was released on June 13, 2006. ''Don't Tread on Me'' debuted and peaked at #5 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 91,000 copies in its first week of release.Whitmire, Margo"Duff Is 'Most Wanted' on Billboard Album Chart" billboard.com. August 24, 2005. Despite the success of the leadoff single, the album, like its predecessor Evolver, has yet to receive an RIAA certification. This is the third 311 album recorded in 311's recording studio The Hive in North Hollywood, California. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from album’s liner notes. ;311 *Nick Hexum – vocals, guitar *S.A. Martinez – vocals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. It consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald (American musician), Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such, Alec John such quit the band in 1994. Sadly, he passed away in June, 2022 due to natural causes at the age of 70. Longtime lead guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left the band in 2013. The band has been credited with "[bridging] the gap between heavy metal music, heavy metal and pop music, pop with style and ease". In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway (Bon Jovi song), Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album, ''Slippery When Wet'', which sold over 20 million copies and included three Top 10 singles, two of which reached No. 1 ("You Give Love a Bad Nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cult
The Cult are an English rock band formed in 1983 in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Before settling on their current name in January 1984, the band performed under the name Death Cult, which was an evolution of the name of lead singer Ian Astbury's previous band Southern Death Cult. They gained a dedicated following in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s as a post-punk/ gothic rock band, with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking into the mainstream in the United States in the late 1980s establishing themselves as a hard rock band with singles such as "Love Removal Machine". Since its initial formation in 1983, the band have had various line-ups; the longest-serving members are Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, who are also the band's two songwriters. The Cult's debut studio album ''Dreamtime'' was released in 1984 to moderate success, with its lead single "Spiritwalker" reaching No. 1 on the UK Indie Chart. Their second studio album, ''Love'' (1985), was also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace (sometimes shortened to OLP) is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Led by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band currently also features Duncan Coutts on bass, Steve Mazur on guitars, and Jason Pierce on drums. The band has sold several million albums worldwide, won four Juno Awards, and won ten MuchMusic Video Awards—the most MMVAs ever awarded to a band (tied with Billy Talent). Nineteen of their singles have reached the Top 10 on one of Canada's singles charts (those being the overall Singles Chart, the Rock Chart and the Alternative Rock Chart). Between 1996 and 2016, Our Lady Peace was the third best-selling Canadian band and the ninth best-selling Canadian artist overall in Canada. Our Lady Peace has released ten studio albums, one live album, and two compilation albums, with their debut album, 1995's '' Naveed'', having reached quadruple platinum in Canada. ''Naveed'' contains their breakthrough single, " Stars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan "Dexter" Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman and bassist Todd Morse. Over the course of their -year career, The Offspring have released 10 studio albums and have also experienced a number of lineup changes, most notably with their drummer. Their longest-serving drummer was Ron Welty, who replaced original drummer James Lilja in 1987 and stayed with The Offspring for 16 years. Welty was replaced by Atom Willard in 2003, who was replaced four years later by Pete Parada, who remained as the drummer for The Offspring until 2021. Gregory "Greg K." Kriesel (one of the Offspring's cofounders) was their bassist until 2018, when he was fired from the band due to business disputes, thus leaving Holland as the sole remaining original member. Kriesel was replaced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
