From Chaos
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From Chaos is the sixth studio album
by 311
, released on June 19, 2001.
In 2000, before this album was recorded and released they left Capricorn Records
and switched to Volcano Entertainment as their permanent label.
Singles from this album include "You Wouldn't Believe
", "Amber
", and "I'll Be Here Awhile
".
From Chaos is the first album to ever be recorded in 311's current recording studio The Hive
in North Hollywood, California.
"From Chaos" is an Enhanced CD
, featuring interviews with the band.
Shortly after the album was mixed, lead singer Nick Hexum had his tonsils removed
.
"Bomb the Town," "Will the World," "We Do It Like This," and "Dreamland" are b-sides
from this CD. They can be heard on the bonus disc included with Enlarged to Show Detail 2
.
Singles
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...
by 311
311 (band)
311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson , bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills and drummer Chad Sexton...
, released on June 19, 2001.
In 2000, before this album was recorded and released they left Capricorn Records
Capricorn Records
Capricorn Records was an independent record label which was launched by Phil Walden, Alan Walden, and Frank Fenter in 1969 in Macon, Georgia.-First Incarnation:...
and switched to Volcano Entertainment as their permanent label.
Singles from this album include "You Wouldn't Believe
You Wouldn't Believe
"You Wouldn't Believe" is a popular hip-hop style hard rock song by 311 that was first released on their album From Chaos in 2001, which has a music video featuring Shaquille O'Neal. The song appeared on Canadian MuchMusic Top 30 chart. "You Wouldn't Believe" also appeared on the compilation album...
", "Amber
Amber (song)
"Amber" is a 2001 single from the band 311 off their album From Chaos. Focusing more on their reggae roots, the song is about Nick Hexum's then fiance Nicole Scherzinger...
", and "I'll Be Here Awhile
I'll Be Here Awhile
"I'll Be Here Awhile" is a radio-only single by 311. It is the 12th and closing track on their album From Chaos. Lead singer Nick Hexum originally wrote it when he was twenty, hence the line in the refrain "Twenty years of age." He was thirty when he recorded it. He borrowed a line from the Rock...
".
From Chaos is the first album to ever be recorded in 311's current recording studio The Hive
The Hive (place)
The Hive is a recording studio in North Hollywood, California that is owned and run by the members of the alternative rock band 311. It takes its name from the band's rabid fanbase which is commonly known as "The Hive."- Origin :...
in North Hollywood, California.
"From Chaos" is an Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD, also known as CD Extra and CD Plus, is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players....
, featuring interviews with the band.
Shortly after the album was mixed, lead singer Nick Hexum had his tonsils removed
Tonsillectomy
A tonsillectomy is a 3,000-year-old surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed from either side of the throat. The procedure is performed in response to cases of repeated occurrence of acute tonsillitis or adenoiditis, obstructive sleep apnea, nasal airway obstruction, snoring, or...
.
"Bomb the Town," "Will the World," "We Do It Like This," and "Dreamland" are b-sides
B-Sides
B-Sides is an iTunes-exclusive album from the Coventry Trio The Enemy, consisting of ten songs that were B-sides to the single releases from their debut album We'll Live and Die in These Towns.-Track list:#Fear Killed the Youth of Our Nation...
from this CD. They can be heard on the bonus disc included with Enlarged to Show Detail 2
Enlarged to Show Detail 2
Enlarged to Show Detail 2 is the second documentary created by the Multi-genred band 311 in 2001. This is their second video documenting their experiences as a band promoting what they consider to be peace and a positive outlook on life...
.
Track listing
- "You Get Worked" (Music: Hexum/Sexton; Lyrics: Hexum/Martinez) - 2:51
- "Sick Tight" (Hexum; Hexum/Martinez) - 2:44
- "You Wouldn't BelieveYou Wouldn't Believe"You Wouldn't Believe" is a popular hip-hop style hard rock song by 311 that was first released on their album From Chaos in 2001, which has a music video featuring Shaquille O'Neal. The song appeared on Canadian MuchMusic Top 30 chart. "You Wouldn't Believe" also appeared on the compilation album...
"(Hexum; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:40 - "Full Ride" (Sexton; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:07
- "From Chaos" (Hexum; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:15
- "I Told Myself" (Sexton/Hexum; Hexum/Martinez) - 4:10
- "Champagne" (Hexum/Mahoney; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:04
- "Hostile Apostle" (Hexum; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:44
- "Wake Your Mind Up" (Sexton/Wills; Hexum/Will Adams/Tre Hardson) - 3:12
- "AmberAmber (song)"Amber" is a 2001 single from the band 311 off their album From Chaos. Focusing more on their reggae roots, the song is about Nick Hexum's then fiance Nicole Scherzinger...
" (Hexum) - 3:29 - "Uncalm" (Hexum/Mahoney; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:11
- "I'll Be Here AwhileI'll Be Here Awhile"I'll Be Here Awhile" is a radio-only single by 311. It is the 12th and closing track on their album From Chaos. Lead singer Nick Hexum originally wrote it when he was twenty, hence the line in the refrain "Twenty years of age." He was thirty when he recorded it. He borrowed a line from the Rock...
" (Hexum/Martinez) - 3:28
B-Sides & Outtakes
- "Bomb the Town" (Hexum/Martinez) - 3:32 - 2:51 (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2 is the second documentary created by the Multi-genred band 311 in 2001. This is their second video documenting their experiences as a band promoting what they consider to be peace and a positive outlook on life...
bonus EP) - "Dreamland" - 1:14 - 2:51 (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2 is the second documentary created by the Multi-genred band 311 in 2001. This is their second video documenting their experiences as a band promoting what they consider to be peace and a positive outlook on life...
bonus EP) - "We Do It Like This" (Hexum/Martinez) - 2:46 - 2:51 (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2 is the second documentary created by the Multi-genred band 311 in 2001. This is their second video documenting their experiences as a band promoting what they consider to be peace and a positive outlook on life...
bonus EP and available via 311' website) http://www.311.com) - "Will the World" - 1:05 - 2:51 (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2Enlarged to Show Detail 2 is the second documentary created by the Multi-genred band 311 in 2001. This is their second video documenting their experiences as a band promoting what they consider to be peace and a positive outlook on life...
bonus EP) - "Are You Ready?" - (intro at concerts)
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Billboard 200 | 10 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "You Wouldn't Believe" | Modern Rock Tracks | 7 |
| 2001 | "You Wouldn't Believe" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 32 |
| 2001 | "I'll Be Here Awhile" | Modern Rock Tracks | 15 |
| 2002 | "Amber" | Modern Rock Tracks | 13 |