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.
The band decided to name the band CHEVELLE because it was their dads favorite car- Lala3488
Mía
Chevelle Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'm made of peanuts, not of shells
God spares a quality of himself
Uniquely designed but we can't help ourselves
So â?? Why, I made the face that bugs you
I won't design conversation around you
Spyglass scans the field
Hold my hand, feel a chill in here
Tired of looking through you
I've found myself can you find you
Why I've made the face that bugs you
I won't design conversation around you
I made the face that bugs you
I won't design
Spyglass scans the fields
Hold my hand, still feel a chill in here
Tired of looking through you
I've found myself can you find you
Why I made the face
I won't design
The first lines of the song "Watch me heap up what I've sown" suggest that the singer is about to face the consequences of his actions, and he is ready to face them head-on. He describes himself as "made of peanuts, not of shells," indicating that he is vulnerable and has a soft core. The line "God spares a quality of himself" is open to interpretation but suggests that the singer possesses some divine quality or is somehow connected to a higher power.
The lines "Uniquely designed but we can't help ourselves / So, why I made the face that bugs you," explore the idea of individuality and how it can clash with social norms. The singer acknowledges that he is different from others but also feels misunderstood and ostracized because of it. The phrase "the face that bugs you" refers to the singer's physical appearance or behavior, which makes others uncomfortable.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I made the face that bugs you" and emphasizes that the singer refuses to conform to other people's expectations. The lyric "I won't design conversation around you" suggests that the singer will not change who he is to please others.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch me heap up what I've sown
I am ready to face the consequences of my past actions, whether good or bad.
I'm made of peanuts, not of shells
I am a simple person with no pretensions or ego. I am who I am, nothing more or less.
God spares a quality of himself
I believe that every person has a unique and divine quality within them, which makes them special and important.
Uniquely designed but we can't help ourselves
We are all different and have our own strengths and weaknesses, but sometimes we struggle to understand ourselves and our actions.
So â?? Why, I made the face that bugs you
I may have done or said something that annoys or bothers you, but I don't know why I did it.
I won't design conversation around you
I am not going to change who I am or what I say just to please or impress you.
Spyglass scans the field
I am observing my surroundings and trying to make sense of what's going on around me.
Hold my hand, feel a chill in here
I am feeling a sense of unease or discomfort, even when holding onto someone for comfort.
Tired of looking through you
I am exhausted from trying to understand you or see things from your perspective.
I've found myself can you find you
I have discovered who I truly am, but I wonder if you have done the same for yourself.
Why I've made the face that bugs you
I am still trying to understand why I said or did something that bothers or upsets you.
I won't design
I refuse to modify or adjust myself just to fit into someone else's expectations or standards.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH LOEFFLER, PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IlluminatedMel
Road Rash PlayStation put me on to this song and this band. Best. Game. Ever.
@ayushtokisoham
CHEVELLE Rules......
.
@richardsmith6520
The style and song that you should have the phase .I love it
سبک و آهنگی که باید فازش رو داشته باشی.من عاشقشم
@rocknrollermann
Thank you. I bought their 1st cd in a christian bookstore. Some body thought they were christian. idk. I've always loved their guitar and drums. Voice was ok, but the lyrics??? i could barely hear them and NEVER comprehend what the hell he was talking aboutl. I know, for rock, lyrics dont have to make sense. But i'm talking, i cant think of 1 song of theirs i know the lyrics to cuz they dont make any sense to me. idk. I'm i alone on this?
@ghostofsparta6579
Well there is a deeper meaning for sure..
@mrhobs
They are Christian. And they are in a band. Some feel the need to label that a Christian band, but I say, as with most artists who are Christian, they are just people making music, and sometimes their Christian beliefs are reflected in the music.