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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Blank Earth
Chevelle Lyrics
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I wish you would lift this, I drink liquids
Spreading true, I hope
A blank earth covered in nothing, living
Swear that it's something, 'cause it's here
And we feel towards a place
And many pay by ignoring
And many pay by ignoring
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
While I'm here
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
While I'm here
And mostly it's hard when this happens
Don't keep inside life, 'cause that's not fair
And solder won't keep me together
If heat is there, the heat is there
I can feel you breathing
And patience is slow going
I'd like to obtain this
Now
And we feel towards a place
And many pay by ignoring
And we feel-towards a place
And many pay by (ignoring)
And many pay by (ignoring)
And many pay by (ignoring)
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
While I'm here
And you don't care
Where is the mother figure
Oh
While I'm here
Cause I'm here
Cause I'm
Cause this is it made me think
Cause this is it made me think
Made me see caught this now
Caught me
Caught me
Caught me
Caught me
The lyrics to Chevelle's "Blank Earth" seem to express a sense of longing and frustration with the current state of the world. The singer is expressing his wish for a cure to his scratchy throat as a metaphor for a need for healing and improvement on a larger scale. The repeated question of "where is the mother figure" may refer to a need for guidance and nurturing, whether from a parent or some kind of larger authority figure.
The line "many pay by ignoring" suggests that there are issues and problems in the world that are being overlooked or ignored, pointing to a sense of apathy or neglect. Despite this, the singer still believes in the potential for something meaningful to emerge from a "blank earth covered in nothing," indicating a faith in the power of transformation and growth.
The song seems to be calling on listeners to take action and not simply ignore the issues facing the world, with the repeated refrain of "and you don't care" expressing a frustration and disappointment with those who remain passive or indifferent. The final lines of "caught me" may reflect a sense of awakening or realization, as though the singer has been stirred from a sense of complacency and is now ready to actively engage with the challenges around him.
Line by Line Meaning
A scratchy throat
I am physically uncomfortable with a scratchy throat
I wish you would lift this, I drink liquids
I hope someone can help me alleviate the pain with a drink
Spreading true, I hope
I hope to spread truthful ideas and concepts
A blank earth covered in nothing, living
A world devoid of anything or anyone, looking but not able to see
Swear that it's something, 'cause it's here
I believe that something must exist because it is observable
And we feel towards a place
We have an emotional connection to a destination
And many pay by ignoring
People often suffer consequences from choosing to ignore their intuition or values
And you don't care
You lack interest or concern about a particular topic or situation
Where is the mother figure
Where is the source of guidance or support?
While I'm here
In the present moment
And mostly it's hard when this happens
Things become more difficult during certain circumstances
Don't keep inside life, 'cause that's not fair
Don't keep internal struggle bottled up as it is unjust
And solder won't keep me together
Surface-level solutions won't fix deeper problems
If heat is there, the heat is there
Things are the way they are, there's no denying it
I can feel you breathing
I am aware of my surroundings and the life around me
And patience is slow going
It takes time to develop patience
I'd like to obtain this
I desire to acquire this quality or attribute
Now
In this moment, immediately
Cause this is it made me think
This situation caused me to think deeply or differently
Made me see caught this now
I have now become aware of this situation or feeling
Caught me
I have been caught or impacted by something
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH LOEFFLER, PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER
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