Soundsystem
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Soundsystem is the fifth studio album
by 311
, released on October 12, 1999. Soundsystem, which was certified Gold by the RIAA, was the last 311 album on Capricorn Records
before the band switched to Volcano Records
in 2000. Recording processes for the album began on March 11, 1999.
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 October 12, 1999. Soundsystem, which was certified Gold by the RIAA, was the last 311 album on 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:...
before the band switched to Volcano Records
Volcano Records
Volcano Entertainment is an American rock record label founded in 1996 best known for reissuing albums by Scotti Brothers Records and releasing albums by Tool, 311, Survivor and "Weird Al" Yankovic...
in 2000. Recording processes for the album began on March 11, 1999.
Track listing
- "Freeze Time" (Music: Hexum; Lyrics: Hexum/Martinez) - 3:21
- "Come OriginalCome OriginalCome Original is a single by 311, first released on their 1999 album Soundsystem. It was later released on the compilation album Greatest Hits '93-'03.-Music video:...
" (Hexum/Wills; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:42 - "Large in the Margin" (Sexton; Hexum) - 3:28
- "FlowingFlowing"Flowing" is a song by the group 311. It first appeared on the 1999 album Soundsystem and was released as the second single from the album...
" (Hexum) - 3:13 - "Can't Fade Me" (Hexum; Hexum/Martinez) - 2:10
- "Life's Not a Race" (Hexum/Mahoney; Hexum/Martinez) - 4:26
- "Strong All Along" (Hexum; Hexum/Martinez) - 3:28
- "Sever" (Hexum/Wills; Hexum/Martinez) - 4:42
- "Eons" (Sexton; Hexum) - 3:13
- "Evolution" (Hexum/Sexton; Hexum/Martinez) - 4:17
- "Leaving Babylon" (Miller/Jenifer/Hudson/Hudson) - 3:59
- "Mindspin" (Sexton; Hexum/Martinez) - 4:00
- "Livin' & Rockin'" (Mahoney; Hexum/Martinez) - 2:42
B-sides & outtakes
- "Blizza" (Hexum) - 1:16 - (Available via 311' website) http://www.311.com
- "Cali Soca" (Hexum/Sexton/Mahoney/Wills) - 3:36 - (Available via 311' website)
- "Dancehall" - (??; Hexum/Martinez) - 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) - "Seal the Deal" (??; Hexum) - 3:22 - (Available via 311' website)
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Billboard 200 | 9 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Come Original" | Modern Rock Tracks | 6 |
| 1999 | "Come Original" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 39 |
| 2000 | "Flowing" | Modern Rock Tracks | 17 |