06-04-2012, 13:03
online listen
I know I've heard these guys but I can't recall anything
radio friendly tunes here that would undoubtably grow with airplay
nothing memorable or really bad
just some rockin' grunge type stuff
1.5 from me and a converted 2.1 from the pros at allmusic
from the album - She Come Over Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA_gIQRSZwo
released Apr 3rd, 2012
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Bio - from allmusic
Candlebox rode the grunge bandwagon to multi-platinum success in the early '90s, despite howls of protest from the
Seattle faithful who considered their music a watered-down version of the genuine article. To be sure, Candlebox's
take on grunge diluted the punk and indie elements inherent in its original form; instead, they were rooted in the
bluesy, classic-style hard rock that grunge had ostensibly replaced. Their resulting commercial appeal made them
highly suspect in the minds of authenticity-obsessed scenesters, and it didn't help matters that the band hadn't
formed until well after the Seattle hype machine had begun. Nonetheless, Candlebox unwittingly helped usher in the
post-grunge era; along with Bush, they showed how the more challenging aspects of grunge could be ironed out and
polished into a sound that mainstream rock radio could embrace without reservation.
Candlebox were formed in Seattle in December 1991 by singer/guitarist Kevin Martin, a native of Elgin, Illinois,
who'd grown up partly in San Antonio, and drummer Scott Mercado. Initially calling the band Uncle Duke, they added
lead guitarist Peter Klett and bassist Bardi Martin (no relation to Kevin) and changed the group's name to
Candlebox, after a line in a Midnight Oil song. Their demo tape found its way to Madonna's Maverick label, which
quickly resulted in a record deal in 1992. Candlebox's self-titled debut was released in 1993, and while the first
single, "Change," began to build them a following, it wasn't until 1994, when the follow-up, "You," appeared, that
Candlebox really started to take off. "You" gave them a breakthrough hit on mainstream rock radio, which set the
stage for the success of "Far Behind," essentially a power ballad for the grunge era. "Far Behind" was a major hit
on both mainstream and alternative radio, and also made the pop Top 20; its exposure helped Candlebox climb into
the Top Ten on the LP chart and eventually sell over three million copies.
By the time Candlebox returned with their second album, 1995's Lucy, the backlash was already in full swing. Partly
because of the group's previous momentum, the lead single, "Simple Lessons," earned some rock radio airplay, and
the album itself went gold and barely missed the Top Ten. However, it was largely ignored or dismissed by much of
the mainstream media, and was ultimately hurt by a relative lack of memorable songs. In 1997, founding member
Mercado left the band and was replaced by original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen. Candlebox's third album, Happy
Pills, appeared in 1998 and marked a return to the more basic sound of their debut. "It's Alright," "10,000
Horses," and the title cut all landed some airplay, but the album sold poorly; by this time, countless bands were
working in a similar style, and the band's early momentum had long since dissipated. Krusen departed in 1999, as
did Bardi Martin; they were replaced by Shannon Larkin (ex-Ugly Kid Joe) and Rob Redick, respectively, but the
group disbanded the following year. The original lineup of Martin, Klett, and Mercado re-formed for a handful of
shows in 2006 to support the release of Rhino's Best of Candlebox compilation. The overall positive reunion stirred
rumors of a new studio album, culminating in 2008's Into the Sun. In 2012, the band inked a deal with
AudiNext/Fontana, who released their fifth studio album, Love Stories and Other Musings.
Album Review - from allmusic
Presumably, the "other musings" mentioned in the title of Candlebox's fifth album allude to the five covers of
their big '90s hits tacked onto the end of Love Stories & Other Musings. These new versions of "Far Behind" and
"You" and a handful of others are faithful retreads of the original recordings but the band sounds a little bored
trying to color within the lines, although the rest of Love Stories is a true surprise: Candlebox sound loose,
limber, lively for the first time on record, breaking free from the brooding grind that's been their stock in trade
since the start. Guitars sparkle, rhythms are elastic, the hooks aren't pushed; they breathe and Love Stories
benefits tremendously from this open air. Candlebox still sound like veterans of the '90s but they're not beholden
to grunge: they now favor the melodicism of post-grunge and bear the lightness and nimble chops that come with
middle age, a combination that unexpectedly produces their best, richest album to date.
Track Listing
1. A Youth in Revolt
2. Sweet Summertime
3. Believe in It
4. She Come Over Me
5. Turn Your Heart Around
6. Life Like Song
7. Come Home
8. Baby Love
9. Them Eyes
10. Far Behind
11. You
12. Cover Me
13. Change
14. Simple Lessons
I know I've heard these guys but I can't recall anything
radio friendly tunes here that would undoubtably grow with airplay
nothing memorable or really bad
just some rockin' grunge type stuff
1.5 from me and a converted 2.1 from the pros at allmusic
from the album - She Come Over Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA_gIQRSZwo
released Apr 3rd, 2012
Bio - from allmusic
Candlebox rode the grunge bandwagon to multi-platinum success in the early '90s, despite howls of protest from the
Seattle faithful who considered their music a watered-down version of the genuine article. To be sure, Candlebox's
take on grunge diluted the punk and indie elements inherent in its original form; instead, they were rooted in the
bluesy, classic-style hard rock that grunge had ostensibly replaced. Their resulting commercial appeal made them
highly suspect in the minds of authenticity-obsessed scenesters, and it didn't help matters that the band hadn't
formed until well after the Seattle hype machine had begun. Nonetheless, Candlebox unwittingly helped usher in the
post-grunge era; along with Bush, they showed how the more challenging aspects of grunge could be ironed out and
polished into a sound that mainstream rock radio could embrace without reservation.
Candlebox were formed in Seattle in December 1991 by singer/guitarist Kevin Martin, a native of Elgin, Illinois,
who'd grown up partly in San Antonio, and drummer Scott Mercado. Initially calling the band Uncle Duke, they added
lead guitarist Peter Klett and bassist Bardi Martin (no relation to Kevin) and changed the group's name to
Candlebox, after a line in a Midnight Oil song. Their demo tape found its way to Madonna's Maverick label, which
quickly resulted in a record deal in 1992. Candlebox's self-titled debut was released in 1993, and while the first
single, "Change," began to build them a following, it wasn't until 1994, when the follow-up, "You," appeared, that
Candlebox really started to take off. "You" gave them a breakthrough hit on mainstream rock radio, which set the
stage for the success of "Far Behind," essentially a power ballad for the grunge era. "Far Behind" was a major hit
on both mainstream and alternative radio, and also made the pop Top 20; its exposure helped Candlebox climb into
the Top Ten on the LP chart and eventually sell over three million copies.
By the time Candlebox returned with their second album, 1995's Lucy, the backlash was already in full swing. Partly
because of the group's previous momentum, the lead single, "Simple Lessons," earned some rock radio airplay, and
the album itself went gold and barely missed the Top Ten. However, it was largely ignored or dismissed by much of
the mainstream media, and was ultimately hurt by a relative lack of memorable songs. In 1997, founding member
Mercado left the band and was replaced by original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen. Candlebox's third album, Happy
Pills, appeared in 1998 and marked a return to the more basic sound of their debut. "It's Alright," "10,000
Horses," and the title cut all landed some airplay, but the album sold poorly; by this time, countless bands were
working in a similar style, and the band's early momentum had long since dissipated. Krusen departed in 1999, as
did Bardi Martin; they were replaced by Shannon Larkin (ex-Ugly Kid Joe) and Rob Redick, respectively, but the
group disbanded the following year. The original lineup of Martin, Klett, and Mercado re-formed for a handful of
shows in 2006 to support the release of Rhino's Best of Candlebox compilation. The overall positive reunion stirred
rumors of a new studio album, culminating in 2008's Into the Sun. In 2012, the band inked a deal with
AudiNext/Fontana, who released their fifth studio album, Love Stories and Other Musings.
Album Review - from allmusic
Presumably, the "other musings" mentioned in the title of Candlebox's fifth album allude to the five covers of
their big '90s hits tacked onto the end of Love Stories & Other Musings. These new versions of "Far Behind" and
"You" and a handful of others are faithful retreads of the original recordings but the band sounds a little bored
trying to color within the lines, although the rest of Love Stories is a true surprise: Candlebox sound loose,
limber, lively for the first time on record, breaking free from the brooding grind that's been their stock in trade
since the start. Guitars sparkle, rhythms are elastic, the hooks aren't pushed; they breathe and Love Stories
benefits tremendously from this open air. Candlebox still sound like veterans of the '90s but they're not beholden
to grunge: they now favor the melodicism of post-grunge and bear the lightness and nimble chops that come with
middle age, a combination that unexpectedly produces their best, richest album to date.
Track Listing
1. A Youth in Revolt
2. Sweet Summertime
3. Believe in It
4. She Come Over Me
5. Turn Your Heart Around
6. Life Like Song
7. Come Home
8. Baby Love
9. Them Eyes
10. Far Behind
11. You
12. Cover Me
13. Change
14. Simple Lessons
