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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Brainiac
Chevelle Lyrics
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It drives the risks like penicillin
Each of these men holds a pentagram
So recent all the surge
They're pushing off the chest
We know we miss one cell
Should've combine to save brains.
Lift up the head so proud.
Imagine this one cell.
He's gotten through the past
So he can blame few
Stop the chainsaw buzz
This passing eye-sore
These are the longest days
Sits like a razor
How many found?
We know we miss one cell
Should've combine to save brains.
How 'bout I teach you to crawl.
Lift up the head so proud.
Imagine this one cell.
This defines him
So useless these rules
Tempting timing
I should use the same tools
We know we miss one cell
Should've combine to save brains.
How 'bout I teach you to crawl.
Lift up the head so proud.
Imagine this one cell.
Should've combine to save brains.
How 'bout I teach you to crawl.
Lift up the head so proud.
Imagine this one cell.
Imagine this
Imagine this
Imagine this, one.
The opening lines of "Brainiac" by Chevelle speak directly to the fleeting nature of time and how it can drive behavior. The reference to penicillin suggests that risks can be beneficial, like how the discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine. However, the line "Each of these men holds a pentagram / So recent all the surge / They're pushing off the chest" creates a sense of unease. The image of men holding pentagrams implies there may be a darker power at play, while "pushing off the chest" could suggest rebelling against something, or struggling for air.
The lyrics suggest that there is something missing, perhaps a critical idea or a unified vision. The repeated line "We know we miss one cell / Should've combine to save brains" emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the notion that one small piece missing could jeopardize the entire project. The final three lines bring the focus back to the one cell, with the repeated phrase "Imagine this." Perhaps it's a reminder that all of this effort is for the sake of a single cell, and that there is something valuable in even the smallest piece of a puzzle.
Overall, the lyrics to "Brainiac" are somewhat cryptic and leave much up to interpretation. The themes of time, collaboration, and missing pieces are woven through the song. The repeated lines and references to powerful symbols create a sense of urgency, while the focus on a single cell suggests that even the smallest pieces are worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Time holds us for the minute,
Time has control over us, restricting us to this moment.
It drives the risks like penicillin
Time pushes us to confront risks and take chances as penicillin impedes harmful bacteria growth.
Each of these men holds a pentagram
These men each possess a pentagram, symbolic of the intertwining of creativity and elemental powers,
So recent all the surge
The recent prodigious development of new innovations and ideas.
They're pushing off the chest
They are attempting to overcome something, perhaps a hindrance or emotional barrier.
We know we miss one cell
We acknowledge that we are incomplete and missing an essential element.
Should've combine to save brains.
We should have joined together to safeguard our head space.
How 'bout I teach you to crawl.
Allow me to instruct you in the basics of survival or starting over.
Lift up the head so proud.
We must maintain dignity and hold our heads high even in the face of difficult challenges.
Imagine this one cell.
Picture in your mind one element that is integral for growth or improvement.
He's gotten through the past
He has prevailed through past hardships and obstacles.
So he can blame few
There are a small number of others he can fault or blame for his failures.
Stop the chainsaw buzz
End the repetitive and oppressive noise and chaos created by others to suppress creativity.
This passing eye-sore
The looming and transitory object, event or person obstructing the intended path or progress.
These are the longest days
These days seem interminable even though time is fleeting.
Sits like a razor
Anxiety or danger is present, razor-edged.
How many found?
How many others identify and relate to this experience?
This defines him
This particular experience or event defines who he is.
So useless these rules
The regulations, expectations or social norms seem futile and unnecessary.
Tempting timing
This presents a desirable opportunity or chance at just the right moment.
I should use the same tools
I should employ the same methods to achieve prosperity or success.
Imagine this
Visualize this concept or idea.
Imagine this
Contemplate this idea or concept.
Imagine this, one.
Concentrate on this single essential component.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER
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