XX (Mushroomhead album)
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| Released | May 4, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal, nu metal, industrial metal[1] | |||
| Length | 69:22 | |||
| Label | Universal, Eclipse, Filthy Hands | |||
| Producer | Mushroomhead, Steve Felton | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
XX (pronounced Double X) is a compilation album by metal band Mushroomhead, released in 2001. It was originally released through Eclipse Records, where Mushroomhead took classic tracks and remixed them. XX was later re-released on Universal Records in December of the same year. XX contains tracks from the band's three independently released albums – Mushroomhead, Superbuick and M3.
Being the first ever Mushroomhead album released on a major label, XX's re-release on Universal Records introduced Mushroomhead on a national and international level, while previously being just a regionally-known band. The album has sold over 300,000 copies.[2] Musically, the album is primarily within the genres of industrial metal, nu metal and alternative metal with a diverse influence from genres such as gothic rock, punk rock, techno and hip hop.[1]
Difference between versions
Compared to the Universal Records release, the Eclipse Records version contains clearer production that's more faithful to the original albums, a different track listing and a hidden prank call at the end of "Bwomp" extended mix.[3]
Music videos
"Solitaire Unraveling" is the only song from the album to have a music video produced, which was directed by Dean Karr. The video is set in a Southern California airplane hangar and shows the band in specially designed masks. According to J Mann, the song "acts as a metaphor for the cycles of life and the duality of man". Drummer and founding member Skinny adds, "It's very much us: dark, creepy, surreal." It found airplay[4] on Uranium, Kerrang! TV, MTV2 and MTV2 Europe.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Originally appeared on | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Before I Die" | Steve Felton, Jeffrey Hatrix, Tom Schmitz, John Sekula, Jason Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Bwomp" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 6:23 |
| 3. | "Solitaire Unraveling" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 4:37 |
| 4. | "These Filthy Hands" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 5:22 |
| 5. | "Never Let It Go" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Joe Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 4:41 |
| 6. | "Xeroxed" | S. Felton, Popson | M3 | 2:52 |
| 7. | "The Wrist" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 5:09 |
| 8. | "Chancre Sore" | S. Felton, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 2:35 |
| 9. | "The New Cult King" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 5:12 |
| 10. | "Born of Desire" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 4:00 |
| 11. | "43" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula | Mushroomhead | 5:01 |
| 12. | "Epiphany" | Schmitz | 2:55 | |
| 13. | "Episode 29" | S. Felton, Dave Felton | Mushroomhead | 1:35 |
| 43. | "Bwomp" (Nord Mix) "Dark and Evil Joe" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick M3 | 14:51 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Originally appeared on | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Before I Die" | Steve Felton, Jeffrey Hatrix, Tom Schmitz, John Sekula, Jason Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Bwomp" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 6:26 |
| 3. | "Solitaire Unraveling" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 4:27 |
| 4. | "These Filthy Hands" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 5:23 |
| 5. | "Never Let It Go" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Joe Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 4:41 |
| 6. | "Xeroxed" | S. Felton, Popson | M3 | 2:57 |
| 7. | "The Wrist" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 5:09 |
| 8. | "Chancre Sore" | S. Felton, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 2:36 |
| 9. | "The New Cult King" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 5:10 |
| 10. | "Empty Spaces" (Pink Floyd cover) | Roger Waters | 1:51 | |
| 11. | "Born of Desire" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | M3 | 4:01 |
| 12. | "43" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula | Mushroomhead | 4:32 |
| 13. | "Fear Held Dear" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Joe Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 2:18 |
| 14. | "Too Much Nothing" | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Sekula, Joe Kilcoyne | Mushroomhead | 3:10 |
| 15. | "Episode 29" | S. Felton, Dave Felton | Mushroomhead | 1:36 |
| 43. | "Bwomp" (Extended Version) | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | Superbuick | 9:58 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Fear Held Dear" (Live) | Steve Felton, Jeffrey Hatrix, Tom Schmitz, Jason Popson, Joe Kilcoyne | 2:24 |
| 17. | "The Wrist" (Live) | S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne | 5:32 |
Personnel
- Steve Felton – producer
- Mushroomhead – producer
- Bill Korecky – engineer, mixer (Eclipse version)
- Pat Lewis – engineer
- Scot Edgell – additional vocals (track 9)
- Toby Wright – mixer (Universal version)
- Elliott Blakey – mix assistant
- Steven Marcussen – mastering (Universal version)
- Vanessa Solowiow – photos, layout and design
Reception
- CMJ (4/30/01, p. 17) - "Employs piano, clean vocals, and strong song structures; and beckons more to Faith No More ca. King for a Day or Fool for a Lifetime." [6]
Charts
| Chart (2001–02) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 178 |
| US Top Heatseekers (Billboard) | 6 |
| US Top Independent Albums (Billboard) | 50 |
References
- ^ a b c Henderson, Alex. "XX - Mushroomhead". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ "Mushroomhead". tartareandesire.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
- ^ "Mushroomhead - X X". theprp.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ^ "Mushroomhead Biography". Monsters and Critics. Archived from the original on March 31, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ^ "Mushroomhead Solitaire unraveling". mvdbase.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ^ "Mushroomhead - XX CD". cduniverse.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
External links
- View the lyrics to this album at Mushroomhead.com
