Becoming i
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Becoming i is the second and final album by the disbanded American nu metal
band Unloco
. The album was released on March 11, 2003 via Maverick Records
. Produced by metal-veteran, Andrew Murdock
, the band's sound took an unexpected, somber turn toward a more melodic, metal-acoustic style. The second nu metal offering included two acoustic tracks -- "Watching Me Slip" and "Texas" -- in an ambitious attempt to boost their limited fanbase. Sonically, the new style combined screams with resolute, poetic candour, surprising old and new fans alike.
"Failure" served as the album's single
and had a music video
which gained minimal airplay.
Despite positive reviews from critics and the promotional support of their label -– with famed appearances at Ozzfest 2003
, Music as a Weapon II, and a tour with Korn
-– the album failed to meet commercial expectations and the band disbanded later the same year. The reasons behind the disbandment are still a mystery, though Unloco deny that they were dropped by their record label Maverick
.
The song "Bruises" is featured in the True Crime: Streets of L.A. soundtrack as well as the Matrix Reloaded soundtrack. A live version of the song, as well as "Empty," was included on the Music as a Weapon II compilation CD in February 2004.
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
band Unloco
Unloco
Unloco was an alternative metal/hard rock band formed in Austin, Texas.-History:Unloco was formed in 2000 by frontman Joey Duenas...
. The album was released on March 11, 2003 via Maverick Records
Maverick Records
Maverick Recording Company is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Company history:...
. Produced by metal-veteran, Andrew Murdock
Andrew Murdock
Andrew Murdock, also known as Mudrock, is an American record producer specializing in the rock and metal genres.He is best known for producing Godsmack's Godsmack and Awake albums...
, the band's sound took an unexpected, somber turn toward a more melodic, metal-acoustic style. The second nu metal offering included two acoustic tracks -- "Watching Me Slip" and "Texas" -- in an ambitious attempt to boost their limited fanbase. Sonically, the new style combined screams with resolute, poetic candour, surprising old and new fans alike.
"Failure" served as the album's single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
and had a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
which gained minimal airplay.
Despite positive reviews from critics and the promotional support of their label -– with famed appearances at Ozzfest 2003
Ozzfest
Ozzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, both of whom also organize each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne...
, Music as a Weapon II, and a tour with Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
-– the album failed to meet commercial expectations and the band disbanded later the same year. The reasons behind the disbandment are still a mystery, though Unloco deny that they were dropped by their record label Maverick
Maverick Records
Maverick Recording Company is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Company history:...
.
The song "Bruises" is featured in the True Crime: Streets of L.A. soundtrack as well as the Matrix Reloaded soundtrack. A live version of the song, as well as "Empty," was included on the Music as a Weapon II compilation CD in February 2004.
Track listing
- "Crashing" – 3:22
- "Failure – 3:19
- "Hands and Knees" – 3:19
- "Empty" – 3:15
- "Bruises" – 2:36
- "Drowning In It" – 3:16
- "Watching Me Slip" – 4:07
- "Becoming I" – 5:27
- "Fold" – 4:13
- "Neurotic" – 3:29
- "Making Me Hate You" – 2:55
- "Texas" – 3:24
External links
- "Failure" music video @ MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
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