Buried in Your Black Heart
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Buried in Your Black Heart is the first full-length album by Burden Brothers
, after the release of multiple EPs. This was Burden Brothers' first recording with a solidified band lineup. The album was considered Burden Brothers' most successful album, spawning two relatively hit singles. The album was released in November 2003 on Kirtland Records
. As of January 2007, the album has sold over 100,000 copies.
The album was a critical and commercial success, with "Beautiful Night" having an unofficial demo circulating throughout Texas area radio stations even before the album's recording. When the album was released, sources such as the Dallas Observer stated the album was "early Soundgarden. Think 70's arena rock." MTV said the album was a mixture of "Tough, driving metal & head-bobbing arena rock."
The lead single "Beautiful Night" was a commercial success, with it charting at #24 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts, and being used for a variety of commercial purposes (the NHL team Dallas Stars
used the song in their opening sequence because of the song's chorus and the line "It's a beautiful night/To watch the stars." The follow-up single "Shadow" charted, but not nearly as high as "Beautiful Night".
Due to the relative success of the album, the band began touring as opening acts for Velvet Revolver
, Papa Roach
, and Finger Eleven
. This touring eventually led to the recording of a live DVD entitled RYFOLAMF. During this time, the band also recruited Casey Hess for remaining tour dates and future recordings. This album is one of Kirtland Records
highest-selling albums to date.
Burden Brothers
Burden Brothers are a hard rock band formed in Dallas, Texas by Toadies lead singer/songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis and Reverend Horton Heat/Izzy Stradlin drummer Taz Bentley. The band currently consists of Lewis , Bentley , and Casey Hess...
, after the release of multiple EPs. This was Burden Brothers' first recording with a solidified band lineup. The album was considered Burden Brothers' most successful album, spawning two relatively hit singles. The album was released in November 2003 on Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records is a record label based in Dallas, Texas. It was founded by John Kirtland, who was formerly the drummer for Deep Blue Something.-Artist roster:*Burden Brothers*Bush*Bril*The Flys*The Hourly Radio*Sarah Jaffe*Pat McGee Band...
. As of January 2007, the album has sold over 100,000 copies.
The album was a critical and commercial success, with "Beautiful Night" having an unofficial demo circulating throughout Texas area radio stations even before the album's recording. When the album was released, sources such as the Dallas Observer stated the album was "early Soundgarden. Think 70's arena rock." MTV said the album was a mixture of "Tough, driving metal & head-bobbing arena rock."
The lead single "Beautiful Night" was a commercial success, with it charting at #24 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts, and being used for a variety of commercial purposes (the NHL team Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
used the song in their opening sequence because of the song's chorus and the line "It's a beautiful night/To watch the stars." The follow-up single "Shadow" charted, but not nearly as high as "Beautiful Night".
Due to the relative success of the album, the band began touring as opening acts for Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver is an American hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner formerly of punk band Wasted Youth. Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland was Velvet Revolver's lead singer from their formation until...
, Papa Roach
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest . The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy , their platinum album Getting Away with Murder , The Paramour Sessions , and Metamorphosis...
, and Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1989. They have currently released five studio albums, with their album The Greyest of Blue Skies bringing them into the mainstream...
. This touring eventually led to the recording of a live DVD entitled RYFOLAMF. During this time, the band also recruited Casey Hess for remaining tour dates and future recordings. This album is one of Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records is a record label based in Dallas, Texas. It was founded by John Kirtland, who was formerly the drummer for Deep Blue Something.-Artist roster:*Burden Brothers*Bush*Bril*The Flys*The Hourly Radio*Sarah Jaffe*Pat McGee Band...
highest-selling albums to date.
Track listing
All songs by Taz Bentley and Vaden Todd Lewis unless otherwise noted.- "Buried in Your Black Heart" – 2:14
- "Shadow" (Lewis) – 3:38
- "Beautiful Night" – 4:16
- "Come on Down" – 2:45
- "You're So God Damn Beautiful" – 4:40
- "If You're Going to Heaven" (Lewis) – 3:41
- "Do for Me" – 3:12
- "Walk Away" (Bentley) – 3:04
- "Your Fault" – 3:58
- "Conditional" (Lewis) – 4:57
- "Let It Go" – 4:52
Personnel
- Vaden Todd LewisVaden Todd LewisVaden Danger Todd Lewis is the singer/guitarist for Toadies, a post-grunge band from Fort Worth, Texas. Lewis was also the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Dallas-based Burden Brothers.-With Burden Brothers:...
- vocals and guitar - Corey Rozzoni - backing vocals and guitar
- Casey Orr - backing vocals and bass guitar
- Taz BentleyTaz BentleyPatrick Bentley, better known as Taz or The Taz, is an American rock and roll drummer.Taz is currently a member of the Burden Brothers.-With Burden Brothers:* 8 Ball * Queen O' Spades * Beautiful Night...
- backing vocals, drums, percussion, and guitar - The Charismatics - gang vocal assistance (on "Do For Me")
- Beth Lewis - choir (on "Let it Go")
- Darla Oates - choir (on "Let it Go")
- Kelly Brown - choir (on "Let it Go")
- Suzette Carter Albrecht - keys (on "Your Fault" and "Let it Go")
- David CastellDavid CastellDavid Castell is an American record producer, musician, and recording engineer based in Dallas, Texas.Castell’s recording career spans nearly three decades; his work with many major record labels and independent labels alike includes both platinum-selling national recording artists and unsigned...
- producer - Derek TaylorDerek TaylorDerek Taylor was an English journalist, writer and publicist, best known for his work as press officer for The Beatles...
- mixing (except "Beautiful Night") - David J. Holman - mixing ("Beautiful Night")
- John Kirtland - executive producer
- Robert Vosgien - mastering
- Angela Bures - album coordinator
- Razdezignz - album artwork
- Matt Cooper - band photos
Single
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Beautiful Night" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 24 |