Drops of Jupiter
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Drops of Jupiter is Train
's second album
, released in 2001
. The album's title is derived from "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)
", its first single which was extremely popular and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
.
As an album, Drops of Jupiter is difficult to classify within a single genre, though many in the industry put the album in the Adult Contemporary Market. Indicative of Train's style, the album contains elements of rock
, country
and indie rock
. Besides "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)," two other singles were released from this album: "She's on Fire" and "Something More," both of which also achieved some success on the Adult Top 40 chart.
Debuting at #6 in the United States upon its release, it has since been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and 2x Platinum by the CRIA
in Canada. It is the band's best selling album to date.
, Rob Hotchkiss, and Scott Underwood.
Writer Mark Morgenstein said that "There is nothing cutting edge about Train's Sophomore
Effort" He also stated that "Train is a classic rock
wannabe band in the mold of Counting Crows
, although that's not always a bad thing".
Rolling Stone
Writer Aidin Vaziri had this to say about the album: "Drops of Jupiter, conjuring vivid memories of Recovering The Satellites
. The anthemic song is the centerpiece here, showcasing the singer's yearning voice and band's swooping, string-laden melodies, but Train has more to offer. The brooding "Mississippi" presents an intoxicating mix of acoustic guitars and dreamy horns, while "Let It Roll" mixes mournful slide guitars and loose-limbed rhythms in the perfect meeting of blustery earnestness and unapologetic commerciality."
Train (band)
Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1994. The band currently comprises a core trio of Patrick Monahan , Jimmy Stafford and Scott Underwood ....
's second album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, released in 2001
2001 in music
See also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
. The album's title is derived from "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)
Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)
"Drops of Jupiter " is the title of a song written and recorded by American rock band Train. It was released in February 2001 as the lead single from their second album Drops of Jupiter . The song hit the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also charting in the Top 40 for 29 weeks...
", its first single which was extremely popular and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
The Grammy Award for Best Rock Song is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality songs in the rock music genre...
.
As an album, Drops of Jupiter is difficult to classify within a single genre, though many in the industry put the album in the Adult Contemporary Market. Indicative of Train's style, the album contains elements of rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
and indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
. Besides "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)," two other singles were released from this album: "She's on Fire" and "Something More," both of which also achieved some success on the Adult Top 40 chart.
Debuting at #6 in the United States upon its release, it has since been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and 2x Platinum by the CRIA
Canadian Recording Industry Association
Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada...
in Canada. It is the band's best selling album to date.
Track listing
All the following songs were written by Train: Charlie Colin, Jimmy Stafford, Pat MonahanPatrick Monahan
Patrick Monahan is the lead singer and songwriter for the Grammy award winning band Train. He also has recorded a solo album, and has collaborated with multiple artists.-Life and career:...
, Rob Hotchkiss, and Scott Underwood.
Bonus tracks
- "It's Love" - Available on the independent music-store release and the "Drops of Jupiter" single.
- "Sweet Rain" - Available on the independent music-store release.
- "Sharks" - Available on the "Drops of Jupiter" single.
- "This Is Not Your Life" - Available on the "Drops of Jupiter" single and the Japanese Edition of the album.
Critical Reviews
The album received mixed reviews. AMGAll Music
All Music was an Italian free-to-air television station which mainly broadcast music videos and music programs. Originally called Rete A, the name was changed to Rete A - All Music , and for a brief period was affiliated before with MTV Italy and after with VIVA.-History:In late 2004 the former...
Writer Mark Morgenstein said that "There is nothing cutting edge about Train's Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
Effort" He also stated that "Train is a classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
wannabe band in the mold of Counting Crows
Counting Crows
Counting Crows is an American rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained popularity following the release of its debut album in 1993, August and Everything After, which featured the hit single "Mr. Jones"...
, although that's not always a bad thing".
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
Writer Aidin Vaziri had this to say about the album: "Drops of Jupiter, conjuring vivid memories of Recovering The Satellites
Recovering the Satellites
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. The anthemic song is the centerpiece here, showcasing the singer's yearning voice and band's swooping, string-laden melodies, but Train has more to offer. The brooding "Mississippi" presents an intoxicating mix of acoustic guitars and dreamy horns, while "Let It Roll" mixes mournful slide guitars and loose-limbed rhythms in the perfect meeting of blustery earnestness and unapologetic commerciality."
Album
| Year | Album | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Drops Of Jupiter | The Billboard 200 | 6 |
| Top Canadian Albums | 14 | ||
| Top Internet Albums | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Drops Of Jupiter" | U.S. Adult Contemporary | 8 |
| U.S. Adult Top 40 | 1 | ||
| Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay | 40 | ||
| Mainstream Rock | 19 | ||
| Modern Rock Tracks | 11 | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | 5 | ||
| Top 40 Mainstream | 4 | ||
| Top 40 Tracks | 2 | ||
| Top 40 Adult Recurrents | 1 | ||
| 2002 | "She's on Fire" | Adult Top 40 | 21 |
| Mainstream Rock | 40 | ||
| 2006 | "Drops of Jupiter" | Hot Digital Songs | 41 |
| 2009 | "Drops of Jupiter" | Hot Canadian Digital Singles | 71 |
Awards
| Award | Nominated (song) | Won |
|---|---|---|
| Grammy Award for Best Rock Song Grammy Award for Best Rock Song The Grammy Award for Best Rock Song is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality songs in the rock music genre... |
"Drops of Jupiter" | YES |
| Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist has been awarded since 1963. The award is presented to the arranger of the music.There have been several minor changes to the name of the award:... |
YES |
Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RIAA – USA | 2x Platinum | October 23, 2001 |
| CRIA - Canada | 2x Platinum | November 2001 |
Musicians
- Paul BuckmasterPaul BuckmasterPaul John Buckmaster is a Grammy Award-winning English artist, arranger and composer.He began learning the cello at the age of 4 and graduated from the Royal College of Music at age 16....
- Arranger, Conductor, String Arrangements, Orchestral Arrangements - David Campbell - String Arrangements
- Charlie Colin - Bass, Guitar, Vocals (bckgr), Group Member
- Carl Gorodetzky - Violin, Concert Master, Contractor
- Rob Hotchkiss - Bass, Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals (bckgr), Group Member
- Suzie Katayama - Cello, Contractor
- Chuck LeavellChuck LeavellChuck Leavell is an American pianist and keyboardist, who was a member of The Allman Brothers Band throughout the height of their popularity, a founding member of the jazz-rock combo Sea Level, a frequently-employed session musician, and later, the keyboardist for Eric Clapton and The Rolling...
- Piano - Michael Markman - Violin
- Bob Mason - Cello
- Fleming McWilliams - Vocals (bckgr)
- Pat Monahan - Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Vocals, Vibraphone, Group Member
- Dan Smith - Cello
- Daniel Smith - Cello
- Jimmy Stafford - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals (bckgr), Group Member
- Scott Underwood - Percussion, Drums, Keyboards, Programming, Group Member
- Kris Wilkinson - String Section, Viola
- Kristin Wilkinson - Viola
- Evan Wilson - Viola
Production
- David Bryant - Engineer
- Steve ChurchyardSteve ChurchyardSteve Churchyard is a British born record producer, engineer and mixer who began his career at Sir George Martin’s AIR Studios in London. He currently resides in the United States. He has been nominated for 4 Grammy awards. In 2008 he won a Latin Grammy for Juanes’ album “La Vida.....
- Engineer - Tim Devine - A&R
- Nick DiDiaNick DiDiaNick DiDia is an American record producer mostly known for his work with Australian rock group Powderfinger and American pop-rock group Nine Days...
- Engineer - Karl Egsieker - Assistant Engineer, Assistant
- Steve Genewick - Assistant Engineer
- Erin Haley - Production Coordination
- Tony Hernandez - Illustrations
- Bob LudwigBob LudwigBob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer.He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry. His name is credited on the covers of albums released across the world, and he has won numerous awards....
- Mastering - Cheryl Mondello - Production Coordination
- Brendan O'BrienBrendan O'Brien (music producer)Brendan O’Brien is a record producer, mixer, engineer, and musician.At age 14, O'Brien played guitar for the Atlanta-based cover band Pranks. In the late 1970s, he moved on to writing, performing and recording with the Samurai Catfish band...
- Keyboards, Producer, Mixing - Arnie Pustilnik - Direction
- Stephen Saper - Authoring
- Ralf Strathmann - Photography
- Ryan Williams - Engineer
- Joel Zimmerman - Art Direction