Warm Machine
Encyclopedia
"Warm Machine" is the second single from British grunge
band Bush's
third album The Science of Things
. The song was followed by "Letting the Cables Sleep
", which proved to be a bigger hit than "Warm Machine."
on December 18th, while the sections of the video with the band playing on a dark stage were filmed in a London
studio. The song was actually played twice at the Miami show.
(behind Swallowed
and Greedy Fly
) reaching #45 on the UK Singles Chart
.
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
band Bush's
Bush (band)
Bush are an alternative rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met in a London nightclub. Realising they shared a love for such diverse artists as the Pixies, Bob Marley, The Jesus Lizard, MC5, Nirvana, Hüsker Dü, and Big...
third album The Science of Things
The Science of Things
The Science Of Things is the third studio album by British post-grunge band Bush. Released in 1999, it was the last Bush album under Trauma Records...
. The song was followed by "Letting the Cables Sleep
Letting the Cables Sleep
"Letting the Cables Sleep" is the third and final single from British post grunge band Bush's third studio album The Science of Things, which was released in 1999. The song became a minor hit, and pushed the album to platinum status...
", which proved to be a bigger hit than "Warm Machine."
Music video
The video was directed by Russel Thomas and Steve Jones on December 18, 1999. The live footage is taken from a show which took place at the Bayfront Amphitheratre in Miami, FloridaMiami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
on December 18th, while the sections of the video with the band playing on a dark stage were filmed in a London
London
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studio. The song was actually played twice at the Miami show.
Commercial performance
Although the song was not as successful as the other singles from "The Science of Things", only managing to reach #38 on the U.S. Alternative Songs chart and #16 on the U.S. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, the song became the bands third most successful song in their native BritainUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(behind Swallowed
Swallowed (song)
Swallowed is a song by British post-grunge band Bush. It was included on the 1996 album Razorblade Suitcase, which topped the Billboard 200 chart...
and Greedy Fly
Greedy Fly
"Greedy Fly" is a song by alternative rock band Bush from their 1996 album Razorblade Suitcase.-Music video:Bush were one of the early pioneers of the enhanced CD single, with the full video being available as a file on CD 2. The video was directed by Mark Nispel in December of 1996 in Los Angelas...
) reaching #45 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Track listing
- UK CD 1 Single 4972752 (Cardsleeve)
- "Warm Machine (Radio Version)" - 3:48
- "Swallowed (Live at Molson Centre In Montreal)" - 5:06
- "In a Lonely Place (TrickyTrickyTricky is an English musician and actor. As a producer and a musician, he is noted for a dark, rich and layered sound and a whispering sprechgesang lyrical style. Culturally, Tricky encourages an intertwining of societies, particularly in his musical fusion of rock and hip hop, high art and pop...
Mix)" - 7:32
- UK CD 2 Single 4973532 (Cardsleeve)
- "Warm Machine"
- "Warm Machine (Radio Version)"
- "Greedy FlyGreedy Fly"Greedy Fly" is a song by alternative rock band Bush from their 1996 album Razorblade Suitcase.-Music video:Bush were one of the early pioneers of the enhanced CD single, with the full video being available as a file on CD 2. The video was directed by Mark Nispel in December of 1996 in Los Angelas...
(Live In Montreal)" - "The Chemicals Between Us (Original Demo Version)"
Chart performance
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
16 |
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs... |
38 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
45 |