Cul-De-Sac (album)
Encyclopedia
Cul-De-Sac is the debut studio album
by Decatur, IL alternative metal
band V Shape Mind
. The album was released on September 9, 2003 through Republic Records
/Universal Records
.
Its first and only single
, "Monsters," features vocals by Chad Gray
of Mudvayne
, who happened to be best friends with lead singer Brad Hursh. The song Monsters, made its local radio debut late in the summer of 2003 and found moderate airplay throughout the remainder of the year, thanks to local radio station play. V Shape Mind toured with Powerman 5000
and the aforementioned Mudvayne, under a "radio station mini tour" in promotion of their debut. However, Cul-De-Sac proved to be the band's only studio album before disbanding in May 2004 due to being shafted by their label.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Decatur, IL alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band V Shape Mind
V Shape Mind
V Shape Mind was an American alternative rock band. They released one major label album in 2003 before disbanding the following year.-Background:...
. The album was released on September 9, 2003 through Republic Records
Republic Records
Republic Records was a record label and subsidiary of Universal Motown Republic Group. They originally went by the name Cheese Factory Records...
/Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
.
Its first and only 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...
, "Monsters," features vocals by Chad Gray
Chad Gray
Chad Gray , is the lead vocalist for the American heavy metal bands Mudvayne and Hellyeah.-Personal life:Gray is the son of Dan and Mitzi Gray of Edgewater, Florida...
of Mudvayne
Mudvayne
Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band. Their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate visual appearance, which has included face and body paint, masks and uniforms...
, who happened to be best friends with lead singer Brad Hursh. The song Monsters, made its local radio debut late in the summer of 2003 and found moderate airplay throughout the remainder of the year, thanks to local radio station play. V Shape Mind toured with Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 is an American Metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!...
and the aforementioned Mudvayne, under a "radio station mini tour" in promotion of their debut. However, Cul-De-Sac proved to be the band's only studio album before disbanding in May 2004 due to being shafted by their label.
Track listing
- "Antithesis of Origami" – 3:38
- "Glitches" – 4:06
- "Monsters" – 4:32
- "Dangle" – 3:53
- "The Taste of Vinegar" – 3:32
- "Totally Different Head" – 3:00
- "Peel the Rind" – 3:58
- "Gravity" – 3:34
- "Brakecheck" – 3:16
- "Chameleon Wars" – 3:35
- "That Cool Refreshing Drink" – 6:06
- "Every Little Thing (E.L.T.)" [Hidden Track] – 5:30
Chart positions
| Year | Single | U.S. Mainstream Rock |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Monsters" | 40 |
Musicians
- Brad Hursh – vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Jeff McElyea – guitar, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Vic Zientara – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Scott Parjani – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Chad GrayChad GrayChad Gray , is the lead vocalist for the American heavy metal bands Mudvayne and Hellyeah.-Personal life:Gray is the son of Dan and Mitzi Gray of Edgewater, Florida...
– guest vocals on "Monsters"
Album production
- All songs written by Brad Hursh
- Produced, engineered, and mixed by David BottrillDavid BottrillDavid Bottrill is a Canadian record producer. He has won three Grammys. Currently, he owns Rattlebox Studios in Toronto, Ontario with producer Brian Moncarz...
- Assistant engineering by Misha Rajaratnam at Armoury StudiosArmoury StudiosArmoury Studios is a world-class Canadian recording studio located in Vancouver, British Columbia's Kitsilano neighbourhood.-History:The Armoury building was constructed, from the ground up, in 1992 by Canadian songwriter/producer Jim Vallance...
and Gord Sran at Greenhouse Studios - Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound