![]() ![]() 311 TRANSISTOR B SIDES SERIESĪfter 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 platinumself-titled album, which reached No. ![]() 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), did not achieve the massive success of the self-titled album, though they were still successful, with the first going platinum and the last two going gold. Their 2004 compilation album Greatest Hits ’93–’03 was also certified gold. The band’s most recent studio album is 2014’s Stereolithic. As of 2011, 311 has sold over 8.5 million records in the US.ģ11’s first independent release was the Downstairs EP, which was recorded in 1989 in Nick Hexum’s basement. Unlike many of their releases, it had no cover art. It features the song “Feels So Good,” which evolved with altered lyrics, to become one of their signature songs, recreated/remastered in the album Music, and a staple of most of 311’s live shows. In 1990, 311 produced their second independent release, Dammit!, recorded at IEV Studios in Papillion, NE and is often considered 311’s first official album. In 1991, 311 released their third independent release, Unity, recorded at Rainbow Recording Studios, Omaha, which was released with far greater numbers than their first release Dammit!, which was also recorded in 1989 and released in the following year. While Dammit! only printed 300 cassettes, Unity had 1000 CDs and 500 cassettes printed and was distributed through consignment and also sold at shows. The band began to headline shows in local clubs, such as The Ranch Bowl and Sokol Auditorium and became a local success. Martinez, who had been making various appearances with 311 over the past years as a vocalist, was officially asked to join the band. 311 recorded a six-track demo, called Hydroponic, also recorded at Rainbow Recording Studios, and moved to Los Angeles. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |