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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Get Some
Chevelle Lyrics
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Keep the sun off our shoulders
Crawling back to
A black out
Touching new life
Face down
Set the pace again
The drive the idea still existing
Sat and shuddered broke the pattern
Falling inward
In and down up and out
Let it go follow way back
Call it off any day anyway
Make you feel this
A black out
Touching new life
Face down
Set the pace again
Don't take the fall
We'd hate to see
That's entertainment
Get some
Eyes on the goal
Last one to get
Is passed over looked over
Never rehearse
They've spiked the water
It's in the blood
Get some
We've underestimated
How can I
Get some
How can I
How can I
How can I
Get some
A blackout
Could this be the one
"Get Some" by Chevelle is a very abstract song that deals with themes of self-discovery, change, and perseverance. The lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but the general theme is about undergoing a transformative experience and then setting a new pace for oneself. The opening verse "I tried an idea for no reason, keep the sun off our shoulders, crawling back to" suggests that the singer has attempted something new, possibly out of boredom or frustration, but ultimately ends up back where they started. The line "Crawling back to" is an incomplete thought and leaves the listener wondering what it is that they are crawling back to. The next verse "A blackout, touching new life, face down, set the pace again" reveals that something significant has happened, likely the transformative experience that was previously hinted at.
The chorus "Don't take the fall, we'd hate to see, that's entertainment, get some" is a bit cryptic, but can be interpreted as a warning not to give up, even in the face of failure or ridicule. The line "that's entertainment" suggests that some people may derive pleasure from watching others fail, but the singer is encouraging others (possibly themselves) to persevere anyway. The final verse "They've spiked the water, it's in the blood, get some, we've underestimated, how can I get some" is equally ambiguous. The mention of spiked water and the phrase "it's in the blood" could refer to a situation in which the odds are stacked against the singer or a person they are addressing. Nevertheless, the line "get some" is repeated several times, indicating that the singer is motivated to succeed, whatever the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried an idea for no reason
Attempting something new without any specific purpose or goal in mind
Keep the sun off our shoulders
To avoid direct exposure to the sun and its heat
Crawling back to
Returning to a previous state or situation in a slow or difficult manner
A black out
Losing consciousness due to a sudden and temporary loss of vision or memory
Touching new life
Experiencing a rebirth or renewal of energy
Face down
Being brought down or defeated
Set the pace again
Regulating the speed and rhythm at which something is progressing
The drive the idea still existing
Persisting with a concept or motivation despite doubts or setbacks
Sat and shuddered broke the pattern
Ceasing the usual routine and experiencing unease or discomfort
Falling inward
Retreating into oneself emotionally or mentally
In and down up and out
Emphasizing the range of emotions and movements in a complex situation
Let it go follow way back
Allowing a situation to pass and returning to an earlier time or state
Call it off any day anyway
Canceling an activity or plan at any point or for any reason
Make you feel this
Generating a strong emotional or physical response in someone
Don't take the fall
Avoiding being blamed or punished for something
We'd hate to see
Do not wish for a particular outcome due to negative consequences
That's entertainment
Referring to events that are entertaining or amusing, but also potentially harmful
Eyes on the goal
Focusing on a specific objective or target
Last one to get
Referring to someone who is slow to understand or adapt to a situation
Is passed over looked over
Being ignored or given less attention despite deserving recognition
Never rehearse
Refusing to prepare or practice ahead of time
They've spiked the water
Someone has tampered with the water supply or situation to cause harm or disruption
It's in the blood
Referring to a trait or characteristic that is deeply ingrained or inherited
Get some
Demonstrating aggression, drive, or motivation to succeed or achieve
We've underestimated
Recognizing that we have undervalued or overlooked something or someone
How can I
Expressing a desire or need to obtain or achieve something
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH LOEFFLER, PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER
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