Blackout is the third studio album by Americanpunk rock band Hed PE. Released on March 18, 2003, Blackout peaked at #33 on the Billboard 200, selling 28,000 copies in its first week,[1] while its title track peaked at #21 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and at #32 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.[2] A second single, "Other Side", peaked at #40 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[3] The album also peaked at #102 in the United Kingdom,[4] The album sold over 100,000 copies.[5]
Allmusic's Johnny Loftus wrote that "While it expands on melodic elements that had previously played a supporting role in the band's sound, Blackout also delivers truckloads of crushing guitar and pounding rhythm. And whether or not it is the presence of a top-line producer, (hed) pe have figured out a way to imbue their aggressive mix of heavy rock and hip-hop with some serious hooks."[6]
Produced by Machine, Steve Thompson (8) & Mike Bradford (9)
Engineered by Machine, Krish Sharma, John Goodmanson (8), Dan Leffler, Jason Kohlmann, Darrell Harvey, Matthew Marti, Chris Ohno & Joey Paradise
Mixed by Steve Thompson, John Goodmanson, Jason Vescio & Paul Smith, @ Skip Saylor Recording, Los Angeles / Rich Costey, Darren Mora & Dan Leffler (4, 8, 10), @ Cello Studios, Hollywood, California
Mastered by Ted Jensen, @ Sterling Sound, New York City
Arranged by Steve Thompson (8)
Additional guitar by Chad Benekos
Programming by Machine, Wes Geer & Mark Young
Sound design & additional programming by Clinton Bradley
Management by Shannon O'Shea (SOS Management), Rick Sales & Kristen Mulderig (Sanctuary Artist Management)
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