''Us and Them'' is the second studio album by American

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, released on October 4, 2005. Recorded in

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and

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, the album had three singles, two of which, "Save Me" and "I Dare You," were used as themes for

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events '' No Mercy 2005'' and ''

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'' respectively. On March 19, 2018 ''Us and Them'' was certified Platinum by the

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for selling 1 million units in the United States. ''Us and Them'' is the last album to feature guitarist Jasin Todd and bassist Brad Stewart.

Track listing

Additional songs

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for a limited time following the album's release. This song was an exclusive download that could only be accessed with a code found exclusively in versions of the CD sold at

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. These songs were exclusive to the 2LP vinyl release on Atlantic Records Additionally, an unreleased duet version of "Shed Some Light" featuring

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has surfaced online but has never been officially released.

Personnel

Band *

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– lead vocals * Jasin Todd – guitar *

Brad Stewart Brad Stewart (born November 19, 1974) is an American bassist, best known for his work with hard rock bands Shinedown and Fuel. He now plays in Saliva, Society Red, and Burn Season. Career Shinedown Stewart was the second member to join Shinedo ...

– bass * Barry Kerch – drums Additional personnel * Paul Fleury – cello * Juan Perez – maracas * Olivia Battaglia – spoken word vocals on "The Dream"

Chart positions

;Album ;Singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Us And Them (Shinedown Album) 2005 albums Atlantic Records albums Shinedown albums