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
The Fad
Chevelle Lyrics
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Taste their own normalcy
Ends that day
Consumed by all
Irrational thoughts depend
Then change their taste
Let's call it change
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
I got the violence
I got the violence
True to form
He's blind as his taste for cheap
Panther piss
He loves to bend beyond the card
So count us in to that Gucci clan
About face
Let's call it choice
I'll call it a fad
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
I got the violence
I got the violence
I got the violence
I got the violence
So sell your voodoo
And recognize this
Your last and only score
But you hung up on your strikes
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad (I bought it)
What's the fad (I bought it)
What's the fad (I bought it)
What's the fad
I bought it
I got the violence
I got the violence
The lyrics to Chevelle's song "The Fad" depict societal pressures and the herd mentality that individuals fall prey to. The song highlights how people tend to follow the crowd, even if it does not align with their individual beliefs or values. The first few lines of the song imply that people become comfortable in their ordinary lives, but they quickly lose that comfort when they give in to irrational thoughts and conform with the masses. This conformity is referred to as a "fad", which can be likened to a trend that people blindly follow. The song seems to be asking whether one should go along with a prevailing trend or stand up for what they believe in, even if it means going against popular opinion.
The chorus introduces the idea of "hailing the aces", which could be interpreted as a call to action or encouragement to follow the popular trend or "fad". The phrase "If you care, if you hate it" implies that this action has an effect on others, and maybe even on oneself. The repeated line "I got the violence" could suggest that the individual has the power to change the status quo, and perhaps, it is time to do so. The song ends on a note of criticism, with the line "I bought it" seemingly implying that the individual has given in to peer pressure and become part of the herd.
Overall, the song appears to suggest that conformity can be dangerous, and individuals should remain true to themselves, even if it goes against popular opinion. It poses a question about whether it is more important to be part of the crowd or stand up for what one believes in.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon the men
The men change suddenly and unexpectedly
Taste their own normalcy
They become aware of their own banality
Ends that day
Their former lifestyle ends forever
Consumed by all
This new lifestyle absorbs them entirely
Irrational thoughts depend
Their irrational beliefs are dependent on this new lifestyle
Then change their taste
Their preferences change
Let's call it change
We can call this a change
Let's call it change
We can call this a change
What's the fad
What is this trend
Hail the aces
Praise the leaders of this trend
If you care
If you are concerned about it
If you hate it
If you despise it
I got the violence
I possess aggression and hostility
True to form
As expected
He's blind as his taste for cheap
He is closed-minded and prefers low-quality things
Panther piss
Cheap, low-quality alcohol
He loves to bend beyond the card
He enjoys breaking the rules
So count us in to that Gucci clan
We too will join this expensive and exclusive group
About face
A complete reversal in behavior
Let's call it choice
We can call this a decision
I'll call it a fad
I prefer to refer to it as a trend
What's the fad
What is this trend
Hail the aces
Praise the leaders of this trend
If you care
If you are concerned about it
If you hate it
If you despise it
I got the violence
I possess aggression and hostility
I got the violence
I possess aggression and hostility
I got the violence
I possess aggression and hostility
I got the violence
I possess aggression and hostility
So sell your voodoo
Get rid of your useless beliefs
And recognize this
Understand this truth
Your last and only score
This will be your final and ultimate achievement
But you hung up on your strikes
You are too caught up in your own successes
What's the fad
What is this trend
Hail the aces
Praise the leaders of this trend
If you care
If you are concerned about it
If you hate it
If you despise it
What's the fad (I bought it)
What is this trend and I bought into it as well
What's the fad (I bought it)
What is this trend and I bought into it as well
What's the fad (I bought it)
What is this trend and I bought into it as well
What's the fad
What is this trend
I bought it
I purchased into this trend
I got the violence
I possess aggression and hostility
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
V I R I E N A
Soon the men
Taste their own normalcy
Ends that day
Consumed by all
Irrational thoughts depend
Then change their taste
Let's call it change
Let's call it change
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
I got the violence
I got the violence
True to form
He's blind as his taste for cheap
Panther piss
He loves to bend beyond the card
So count us in to that Gucci clan
About face
Let's call it choice
I'll call it a fad
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
I got the violence
I got the violence
I got the violence
I got the violence
So sell your voodoo
And recognize this
Your last and only score
But you hung up on your strikes
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad
Hail the aces
If you care
If you hate it
What's the fad (I bought it)
What's the fad (I bought it)
What's the fad (I bought it)
What's the fad
I bought it
I got the violence
I got the violence
TheKillerSock
One of the few bands that can put out a strong message and still have a great sound.
Zachary Rizzo
Vena Sera is one of my favorite albums ever
The Table
Such an awesome song. This whole album is excellent. Hearing Antisaint on MLB '07 is what made me start loving Chevelle. Still one of my favorite bands to this day and always will be
Kyle Whitmore
Love Chevelle as well, first song I heard from them was Well Enough Alone on Smackdown vs Raw 2008. Such a great band, evolved their sound without selling out, still sound good today
Misanthrope
Back when video games had good music. Nowadays wwe games and mlb only feature trap.
MrRichierich
Man these guys been putting air worthy shit for years!! Love Pete he’s a great lyricist and their one of the BEST 3 piece bands out there!!!!
Pincer88
Yup. The best in my opinion. Everything comes seemlessly together: lyrics, guitar work/bass, the vocals and drums. Sadly, very much unappreciated. Too hard headed to give in to mediocracy probably.
Jack Cravford
That intro bass guitar. I just love Chevelle for that beast bass sound. So punishing, delicious, punchy and colosal.
Fatt Managan
Jack Cravford that’s the Epiphone Thunderbird for ya.
Waspy Wasps
Never too much distortion