Inspired by the lurching riffs of Helmet and the soft/loud vocal styling of Tool, Chicago-based trio Chevelle's aggressive, heavy sound is all about mounting tension exploding into raw guitar bursts. They started out playing parties and outdoor events, which quickly led to bookings at Chicago clubs when youngest member Joe was just 16.
Chevelle released their first studio album titled Point #1, on May 4, 1999.
Chevelle recorded a demo known as The Blue Album, and played small concerts for the next three years until they were signed on to Steve Taylor's Squint Entertainment.[4] The band recorded for 17 days in Electrical Audio studios, and in 1999, Chevelle released the album, Point #1 which was produced by Steve Albini.
Chevelle released their second studio album titled Wonder What's Next, on October 8, 2002.
Released three years after Point #1 and following tours with bands like Filter, Sevendust, Powerman 5000, and Machine Head — the band had inked a deal with Epic and issued Wonder What's Next, released in August 2002. The album went platinum by the next summer and their second single, "Send the Pain Below," was a number one hit on modern rock and mainstream radio.
Chevelle released their third studio album titled This Type Of Thinking Could Do Us In, on September 21, 2004.
The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA six weeks later. The song "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" was released as the first single from the album and reached the number one position on the Mainstream Rock chart. Two other singles were released from the album, the titles of which are "The Clincher" peaking at number three on the Mainstream rock chart, and "Panic Prone" which peaked at number 26 on the same chart.
Chevelle released their fourth studio album titled Vena Sera, on April 13, 2007.
The album was recorded with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, whom the band previously worked with on both "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)" and "Wonder What's Next" albums. Vena Sera debuted at number 12 in the Billboard 200 with Chevelle being the only rock band in the Top 15.
Chevelle released their fifth studio album titled Sci-Fi Crimes, on August 31, 2009.
The album was recorded with producer Brian Virtue. The band's brand new single, "Jars", was the No. 1 most added track at rock radio and the single is quickly becoming one of the band's biggest hits to date entering the Top 20 after only two weeks.
Chevelle spent seven weeks co-producing "Sci-Fi Crimes" with Brian Virtue (Jane's Addiction, 30 Seconds To Mars, Deftones) in Nashville, Tennessee.
Chevelle's sixth studio album titled Hats Off To The Bull is expected to be released December 6, 2011. The Face To The Floor Songfacts reports that the main concept of Hats Of to the Bull is rooting for the underdog, and its lead single, "Face To The Floor" was written about the many thousands conned by a Ponzi scheme. The track was leaked on September 28, 2011 and debuted on radio October 10, 2011.
Chevelle In an April 2010 interview, drummer Sam mentioned that Pete is currently writing new material for a new album due for a possible fall 2011 release. Chevelle is currently back in the studio working on the new album. According to Pete Loeffler's Twitter account, the band has completed six songs as of April 2011. Chevelle drummer Sam Loeffler mentioned the album could feature a duet with a female artist, and also mentioned that the album could either be fully acoustic or a return to the hard rock style Chevelle had on Wonder What's Next, however Sam Loeffler had mentioned it would be "definitely returning to heavy melodic rock, which is the sound we love."[citation needed] As of May 2011, Chevelle is finished writing songs for the new album and is in Pasadena, CA at JHOC Studios to work with Joe Barresi as the album's producer.[citation needed]. As of June 15, 2011, Pete Loeffler has confirmed the rumors of a female duet (in a Facebook video), by bringing in his sister Natalie, who is also bassist Dean Bernardini's wife. Pete is also expecting to have a single for the new album in August.
Discography
* Point #1 (1999)
* Wonder What's Next (2002)
* This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) (2004)
* Vena Sera (2007)
* Sci-Fi Crimes (2009)
* Hats Off To The Bull (2011)
* La Gargola (2014)
* The North Corridor (2016)
* NIRATIAS (2021)
Members
Current
* Pete Loeffler: vocals, guitars (1995–present)
* Sam Loeffler: drums (1995–present)
* Dean Bernardini: bass, live backing vocals (2005–present)
Former
* Joe Loeffler: bass, live backing vocals (1995–2005)
* Geno Lenardo: bass (2005, live fill-in)
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The Red
Chevelle Lyrics
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When you're singled out
The red
Well it filters through
So lay down
The threat is real
When his sight
Goes red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red again
This change
He won't contain
Slip away
To clear your mind
When asked
Who made it show (who made it show)
The truth
He gives into most
So lay down
The threat is real
When his sight
Goes red again
So lay down
The threat is real
When his sight
Goes red again
So lay down
The threat is real
When his sight
Goes red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red again
Seeing red
They say freak, when you're singled out
The red, it filters through
The song The Red by Chevelle explores the idea of feeling like an outcast and the emotional struggle that comes with it. The opening lines "They say freak when you're singled out, the red well it filters through" suggest that the singer of the song is being ostracized and labeled as different or strange by others. The use of the word "red" could be interpreted as a metaphor for anger, pain, or intense emotion that filters through the singer as a result of this mistreatment.
The lyrics later mention a "threat" that is "real" and the singer's struggle to contain a "change" within them. This could be referring to the struggle of maintaining composure and not lashing out in anger as a result of feeling isolated and misunderstood. The line "Slip away to clear your mind" suggests a need for escape or isolation in order to cope with these intense emotions.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics mention the singer giving into the "truth" that others perceive about them, suggesting a sense of defeat or acceptance of their outcast status. The repetition of the phrase "seeing red again" emphasizes the recurring struggle with these intense emotions and the difficulty of overcoming them.
Overall, the song speaks to the experience of feeling like an outcast and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The use of the color red as a metaphor for intense emotion adds a layer of depth and nuance to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
They say freak
Other people call you a freak if you're seen as different from everyone else.
When you're singled out
People pick on you and treat you differently because you're unique.
The red
The feeling of anger that takes over someone's mind.
Well it filters through
The anger starts to spread and affect the person's thoughts and actions.
So lay down
Relax and try to stay calm.
The threat is real
There is a real danger that the person's anger will become violent.
When his sight
When the person becomes fixated on their anger.
Goes red again
Their mind becomes overwhelmed by feelings of anger once more.
Seeing red again
The person is once again consumed by feelings of anger.
This change
The person's behavior and mood shifts dramatically.
He won't contain
The person can't control their anger and it takes over them completely.
Slip away
Find a way to escape the situation or calm down before things escalate.
To clear your mind
To try and get rid of negative thoughts and emotions and regain mental clarity.
When asked
When questioned about what's going on.
Who made it show (who made it show)
Who is responsible for causing the negative feelings and behaviors.
The truth
Admitting that the root cause of the issue lies within themselves.
He gives into most
The person tends to give in to their anger and let it control them.
Seeing red
Being overcome by feelings of intense anger.
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Loeffler, Peter Loeffler, Samuel Loeffler
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