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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The Clincher
Chevelle Lyrics
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I'll stand for nothing less
Or never stand again
These are the limits when one's buried
This body's left the soul
Could we have known?
Never would I, helped to nail down
Careful of drifting off
Now losing taste and touch
Turning a pale blue, leaning in to say
This body's left the soul
The brain needs oxygen
Can't sneak around this bait
His catacomb has got me by the chin
This body's left the soul
Could we have known?
Never would I, helped to nail down
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher
This should be you
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
And touch
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Well, could we have known?
Never would I, helped to nail down (I'll stand for nothing less)
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher
This should be you made cold and crippled
This happened to be never changing
Holding inside (or never stand again)
The phobia viewed made cold and crippled
Ending it all
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The Clincher by Chevelle is a song that can be interpreted in many ways, but at its core, it seems to be about the limitations of our physical bodies and the need to embrace life to the fullest while we still can. The opening lines, "Touch, I'll stand for nothing less, or never stand again, these are the limits when one's buried," suggest that the singer is determined to live life fully and not settle for anything less than what they truly desire. The chorus echoes this sentiment, urging listeners to "saturate" the earth and embrace all that life has to offer.
As the song progresses, we see the singer grappling with the limitations of their body and mind. They describe the feeling of drifting off and losing touch with the world around them, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for depression or simply feeling disconnected from others. The line "this body's left the soul, the brain needs oxygen" suggests a struggle to maintain cognitive function or mental clarity in the face of physical limitations.
The repeated refrain of "Could we have known, never would I, helped to nail down" is a bit more mysterious, but could be interpreted as regret for not fully embracing life earlier or not recognizing the value of each moment. The song culminates in the powerful line "Here's the clincher, this should be you," which seems to be urging listeners to embrace the message of the song and make the most of every moment.
Overall, The Clincher is a powerful and somewhat cryptic song that encourages us to live fully and embrace life while we still can. It speaks to the limitations of our physical bodies and the importance of making the most of our time on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch
Let's begin
I'll stand for nothing less
I won't compromise my beliefs
Or never stand again
I'd rather die than give up what I believe in
These are the limits when one's buried
Death sets limits on what one can do
This body's left the soul
The body is but a shell without the soul
Could we have known
Did we have any way of knowing
Never would I, helped to nail down
I would never have done anything to ensure my own demise
Careful of drifting off
Be careful not to lose focus
Now losing taste and touch
Slowly losing the ability to experience life
Turning a pale blue leaning in to say
Desperately trying to communicate even as life fades away
The brain needs oxygen
The brain requires oxygen to function properly
Can't sneak around this bait
Can't avoid or ignore the inevitable
His catacomb has got me by the chin
Death has a firm grip on me
Could we have known
Did we have any way of knowing
Never would I, helped to nail down
I would never have done anything to ensure my own demise
With nothing to gain
Without any rewards or benefits
Here's the clincher, this should be you
This is what will happen to you
Now saturate
Fully immerse yourself
The earth
The world around us
This happened to be never changing
Some things will never change
Holding inside,
Keeping feelings bottled up
The phobia made cold and crippled, ending it all
Fear has taken over and will lead to a tragic end
Now saturate
Fully immerse yourself
Now saturate
Fully immerse yourself
Now saturate
Fully immerse yourself
Now saturate
Fully immerse yourself
Now saturate
Fully immerse yourself
Now saturate
Fully immerse yourself
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Loeffler, Peter Loeffler, Samuel Loeffler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dingir Alex
Lyrics:
Touch
I'll stand for nothing less
Or never stand again
These are the limits when one's buried
This body's left the soul
Could we have known
Never would I, helped to nail down
Careful of drifting off
Now losing taste and touch
Turning a pale blue leaning in to say
This body's left the soul
The brain needs oxygen
Can't sneak around this bait
His catacomb has got me by the chin
This body's left the soul
Could we have known
Never would I, helped to nail down
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher, this should be you
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
And touch
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Could we have known
Never would I, helped to nail down
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher, this should be you
This happened to be never changing
Holding inside,
The phobia made cold and crippled, ending it all
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Gonsen
Touch
I'll stand for nothing less
Or never stand again
These are the limits when one's buried
This body's left the soul
Could we have known?
Never would I, helped to nail down
Careful of drifting off
Now losing taste and touch
Turning a pale blue, leaning in to say
This body's left the soul
The brain needs oxygen
Can't sneak around this bait
His catacomb has got me by the chin
This body's left the soul
Could we have known?
Never would I, helped to nail down
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher
This should be you
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
And touch
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Well, could we have known?
Never would I, helped to nail down (I'll stand for nothing less)
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher
This should be you made cold and crippled
This happened to be never changing
Holding inside (or never stand again)
The phobia viewed made cold and crippled
Ending it all
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Bre Selexia Psychic Medium
It is sad the bands who actually have talent are so underrated and those who make piece of shit music are the most popular...I love Chevelle!
Knut Skurtveit
Good music is not for the masses.
The most people are just too dope to understand the beauty of this sound.
William Crowden
I appreciate you so much sweet heart. :(
pimpjuice
So right
theoneeyeddragon
Totally true story!
Lol S
I dont think this song can ever get old to me. Here I am, still jamming in 2022
MAGIC
Me too!!!
Meredith Grubb
Chevelle will forever be my favorite band.
RacconPolice
I'm in🤙
STOICZ
Did someone say 2022 ChevFest?!? 😲😲Ohhhhh Hellllllsss yeaaahh!!! Count me in too!! 😏💪🤟🤜🤛