Grassroots (album)

Grassroots
Studio album by 311
Released	July 12, 1994
Recorded	Mad Hatter, 1993
Genre	Alternative rock, funk rock, rap rock
Length	45:12
Label	Capricorn Records
Producer	Eddie Offord, 311
311 chronology
Music (1993) Grassroots (1994) 311 (1995) Singles from Grassroots "Homebrew" Released: 1994 "Lucky" Released: October 18th 1994

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Grassroots is the second album by 311, released on July 12, 1994. The album was intentionally recorded to have a "muddy" tone, and was recorded in a small house in Van Nuys where all of the band members lived together. This album also contains the track Applied Science, which is an extreme staple in 311's live show and has included a full-band drum solo since 2000. P-Nut records with a 5-String Warwick bass for the first time here as well. The album was certified Gold in 1999 by the RIAA, having sold over 500,000 copies.

Track listing

1. "Homebrew" (Mahoney, Hexum, Wills, Sexton, Martinez) – 3:04
2. "Lucky" (Sexton, Hexum, Martinez) – 2:51
3. "Nutsymptom" (Mahoney, Sexton, Hexum, Wills, Martinez) – 3:03 *Labeled as "Nutsymptom" in the liner notes
4. "8:16 a.m." (Hexum) – 3:44
5. "Omaha Stylee" (Hexum, Martinez) – 4:16
6. "Applied Science" (Sexton, Hexum, Martinez) – 2:44
7. "Taiyed" (Mahoney, Wills, Martinez) – 1:51
8. "Silver" (Mahoney, Sexton, Hexum, Martinez) – 2:48
9. "Grassroots" (Hexum, Sexton) – 4:14
10. "Salsa" (Hexum, Mahoney, Sexton, Martinez) – 2:28
11. "Lose" (Hexum) – 4:18
12. "Six" (Sexton, Hexum, Martinez) – 3:16
13. "Offbeat Bare-Ass" (Sexton, Hexum, Wills, Martinez) – 3:44
14. "1,2,3" (Hexum, Sexton) – 2:55

Singles

• "Homebrew"

• 1994
  • US CD Promo Single (Pro 1026)
  1. "Homebrew (Clean Version)" - 3:09
  2. "Homebrew (Album Version)" - 3:05
  • US CS Promo Single (Pro 2026) *Included a postcard survey for the listener to rate the tracks separately on a scale of 1 to 5
  1. "Homebrew" - 3:04
  2. "Nutsymtom" - 3:01
  1995
  • GER CD Promo Single (SAMP 2630)
  1. "Homebrew" - 3:05
  2. "Grassroots" - 4:13

• "Lucky"

• 1994
  • US CD Promo Single (Pro 3026) *Initial releases had a custom stickered jewel case
  1. "Lucky" - 2:51

• "8:16 a.m./Omaha Stylee"

• 1995
  • US 12" Promo Single (49126-1 DJ) *Housed in a black sleeve w/ custom "311" sticker
  1. "8:16 a.m. (Remixed by T-Ray)" - 3:56
  2. "Omaha Stylee (Remixed by T-Ray)" - 4:20
  • US CD Promo Single (PRO 9126)
  1. "8:16 a.m. (Remixed by T-Ray)" - 3:56
  2. "Omaha Stylee (Remixed by T-Ray)" - 4:20

Personnel

• Nicholas Hexum - rhythm guitar, vocals
• Tim Mahoney - guitar
• S.A. Martinez - turntables, vocals
• P-Nut - bass
• Chad Sexton - percussion, drums

Production

• Producers: Eddie Offord, 311
• Engineers: Eddie Offord, Scott Ralston, 311
• Mixing: Chris Offord
• Mastering: Chris Bellman
• Programming: Nick Hexum, Chad Sexton
• Photography: Darin Back

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year	Chart	Position
1994	Heatseekers	8
1994	The Billboard 200	193