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)
Chevelle is the name of at least two groups, the other being a reggae gospel group.
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Arise
Chevelle Lyrics
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Into a realm
Of what's possible
Give us a look
So we may show
The animal
He wants you to know
And reach to other worlds
Right through the needle's eye
Come take your first look inside
Like a fool caught red handed
To play out as they wish
I'd take a life of raw emotion
Than a life of content till death
Well, at least you'd owe
No apologies for starters
Go and seek yourself
You either fail or you rise
And reach to other worlds
Right through the needle's eye
Come take your first look inside
Arise our fate is all we know
A fate we all would change
So aim that dirty look at
This one's almost always a given
Listen to its heartbeat
Listen
You
No sign of life
Watch you save up
To pay no mind
But it's better not to behave
Clever not to be changed by them
Better not to behave
Clever not to be changed
Arise
And reach to other worlds
Right through the needle's eye
Come take your first look inside
Arise
Our fate is all we know (Rising up into another world)
A fate we all would change (Rising up anew)
So aim that dirty look at
This one's always almost always a given
Listen to its heartbeat
This one, this one's almost always
Given, listen to its heartbeat
This one, this one's almost always (Given)
This one's done
Chevelle's song Arise discusses the concept of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone to pursue something greater, as depicted in the lyrics "You either fail or you rise / And reach to other worlds / Right through the needle's eye." The singer describes venturing into uncharted territory, embracing the unknown, and discovering oneself in the process. They argue that a life of raw emotion and risk-taking is more fulfilling than a safe but unfulfilling existence, as exemplified in the line "I'd take a life of raw emotion / Than a life of content till death."
The chorus emphasizes the idea of rising above one's circumstances and limitations, regardless of the outcome. The phrase "our fate is all we know" suggests that fate is fixed but can be impacted by the choices one makes, as the singer advocates for aiming for something better than the status quo.
Overall, Chevelle's Arise challenges the listener to take a leap of faith, to embrace the unfamiliar and strive towards something greater, rather than settling for a comfortable but unfulfilling existence.
Line by Line Meaning
So I clamber off
I'm putting aside my fear and hesitation and taking a leap of faith
Into a realm
I'm venturing into the unknown
Of what's possible
I'm open to the idea of something greater than what I've known
Give us a look
Let us see what you've got
So we may show
So we can reveal
The animal
The raw, powerful side of your nature
He wants you to know
The truth that's been hidden from you until now
You either fail or you rise
You'll either fall short or achieve greatness
And reach to other worlds
And explore new realms beyond your current reality
Right through the needle's eye
Despite the narrow path that lies ahead
Come take your first look inside
Take a deep introspective look within yourself
Like a fool caught red handed
Feeling exposed and vulnerable
To play out as they wish
At the mercy of others' agendas
I'd take a life of raw emotion
I would rather experience life to the fullest with all its ups and downs
Than a life of content till death
Than a life of complacency and monotony until the end
Well, at least you'd owe
At least you'd have lived a life with purpose
No apologies for starters
No need to apologize for taking risks and living boldly
Go and seek yourself
Go on a journey of self-exploration
Arise our fate is all we know
We must rise up and face our destiny head-on
A fate we all would change
A fate that is not set in stone and can be shaped by our actions
So aim that dirty look at
Channel your anger and frustration towards making a positive change
This one's almost always a given
This truth is nearly always present
Listen to its heartbeat
Pay attention to the essence of life
You
You have the power to shape your own destiny
No sign of life
No growth or progress is evident
Watch you save up
You accumulate resources and remain static
To pay no mind
To ignore the potential for change and growth
But it's better not to behave
It's better to embrace your inner passions and desires
Clever not to be changed by them
To resist being shaped by others' expectations and opinions
Arise
Wake up to the world and all its possibilities
And reach to other worlds
Venture beyond your current reality and explore new horizons
Arise
Elevate your consciousness and awaken to your true potential
Our fate is all we know (Rising up into another world)
Our destiny is what we make of it, and we have the power to transform our lives
A fate we all would change (Rising up anew)
We all desire a brighter future and have the potential to create it
So aim that dirty look at
Direct your energy towards positive change and transformation
This one's always almost always a given
This truth is nearly universal
Listen to its heartbeat
Pay attention to the essence of life
This one, this one's almost always
This truth is nearly always present
Given, listen to its heartbeat
Understand the intrinsic value of life and follow your passions
This one, this one's almost always (Given)
This truth is nearly always present
This one's done
The song has ended, but the message remains
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER
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