Finger Eleven (album)
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| Released | June 17, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2003 | |||
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| Length | 46:25 | |||
| Label | Wind-up | |||
| Producer | Johnny K | |||
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Finger Eleven is the third studio album by the Canadian rock band Finger Eleven from Burlington, Ontario. The sounds on this album range from grunge and prog-rock to Electric Six-style disco metal.[3] Because of its commercial success, they were welcomed to the SnoCore 2004 tour. "One Thing" became the biggest single from this record, reaching 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[4] It was also played consistently on rock radio and MTV.[5] Some of the songs have been featured in various EA games including "Stay in Shadow" (Burnout 3) and "Good Times" (SSX3). In a similar vein, "Other Light", "Conversations", and "Good Times" have all appeared in the GameCube game 1080° Avalanche.
During the recording of this album, there were rumors of the band breaking up. Finger Eleven then posted a cell-phone number for fans to call at any point, twenty-four hours a day, to talk to anyone in the group.[6]
There was a limited edition version of the CD, which came with a bonus DVD featuring the "Good Times" music video, studio footage, and a live concert video.
Commercial performance
[edit]Finger Eleven debuted at #4 on the Canadian Albums Chart, the band's highest position on that chart in their history at the time. The album sold 8,300 copies in Canada in its first week.[7] Finger Eleven was also the band's most successful album yet in the United States, reaching #1 on the Top Heatseekers chart and appearing on the Billboard 200, peaking at #96 in 2004. The album was certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in the United States, making it the band's first album to receive a certification in the U.S.[8][9]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Scott Anderson; all music is composed by Finger Eleven, except where noted
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Other Light" | 2:51 | |
| 2. | "Complicated Questions" | 3:16 | |
| 3. | "Stay in Shadow" | Scott Anderson, James Black | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Good Times" | 3:55 | |
| 5. | "Absent Elements" | 4:00 | |
| 6. | "Thousand Mile Wish" | 4:59 | |
| 7. | "Conversations" | 3:34 | |
| 8. | "The Last Scene of Struggling" | 3:15 | |
| 9. | "Panic Attack" | 3:32 | |
| 10. | "Therapy" | 4:49 | |
| 11. | "One Thing" | Anderson, Black | 4:39 |
| 12. | "Obvious Heart" | 4:20 | |
| Total length: | 46:25 | ||
B-sides
[edit]- "Unspoken" – 3:37
- "Wake Up Demons" – 2:16
- "Murder My Mind's Eye" – 4:18
- "Tearing Disguises" – 6:17
- "Sad Exchange" (from Daredevil: The Album soundtrack) — 3:32
Personnel
[edit]- Scott Anderson - vocals
- James Black - guitar, vocals
- Rick Jackett - guitar
- Sean Anderson - bass
- Rich Beddoe - drums
Chart positions
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Weekly charts[edit]
Year-end charts[edit]
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Singles[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Finger Eleven - Finger Eleven". Allmusic.
- ^ Rayner, Ben (29 April 2007). "Loved by radio, hated by critics, Finger Eleven just can't get any respect". Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "UK Libraries". ProQuest 220164794. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ a b "Finger Eleven Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ "UK Libraries". ProQuest 220164794. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "UK Libraries". ProQuest 220164794. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Metallica regains top chart spot". Archived from the original on October 25, 2004. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Canadian album certifications – Finger Eleven – Finger Eleven". Music Canada. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ a b "American album certifications – Finger Eleven – Finger Eleven". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Finger Eleven Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Finger Eleven Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Finger Eleven Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Chart Log UK (1994–2006) Adam F – FYA". Zobbel.
- ^ "Finger Eleven". Allmusic.
- ^ "Finger Eleven Adult Pop Songs Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ "Finger Eleven Alternative Songs Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ "Finger Eleven Pop 100 Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ "Finger Eleven Adult Contemporary Chart History". Billboard.
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