Contraband (album)
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June 8, 2004 |
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August - December 2003 |
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13 |
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Josh Abraham , Nick Raskulinecz , Velvet Revolver |
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NRG, Pulse Recording |
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Contraband is published in June 2004 debut album of American hard rock - supergroup Velvet Revolver . In the week of its release, it was the fastest-selling debut album in American rock music history, with sales exceeding 250,000 units.
background
After various solo activities by the former members of Guns n 'Roses , guitarist Slash , bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum got together again in 2002 for a joint performance at a benefit concert . After the positive experience for them, they decided that they wanted to make music together again and asked Izzy Stradlin , who was also a member of Guns N 'Roses, if he was interested in working together. After Stradlin refused, the three hired Dave Kushner as their second guitarist in October 2002 . Scott Weiland , the singer of the then disbanded band Stone Temple Pilots, was able to be won as a singer in 2003 . The group then called itself Velvet Revolver. The band's first release was the song Set Me Free , which appeared as part of the soundtrack for the movie Hulk . A little later, Money , a cover version of the Pink Floyd song, appeared on the soundtrack for The Italian Job .
The album
Contraband was recorded at NRG Studios and Pulse Recording Studios. First the single Slither was released in May 2004 and brought the band first attention, followed on June 8 by the album, which took the top spot on the Billboard 200 within three weeks. The album was dedicated to Randy Castillo. The dedication read: In Dedication to Randy Castillo (1950 - 2002). "We miss you brother"
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The album was successful: in the week of its release, it reached number one on the Billboard 200 with more than 250,000 units sold , and it also took the same spot in Canada. In Germany, the top ten was also reached at number seven, in Great Britain it was still number 11 in the album charts. Contraband was awarded a gold record in the USA on July 12, 2004 , and had already achieved double platinum status on July 26, 2004 after its successful launch. On August 4, 2004, the album received another platinum award.
The published singles were also able to establish themselves in the international charts. Fall to Pieces and Slither were also awarded gold in the USA.
The media response has been largely positive. The German magazine Rock Hard wrote about Contraband :
“Velvet Revolver actually managed to make the cocky announcement come true, to combine the best of both worlds and still create something independent. Several songs on “Contraband” let the eventful past of the musicians involved flash through, which thankfully never ends in desperate attempts to reanimate their own legend. The album has become a timeless, brilliant piece of rock music that easily allows those involved to step out of the long shadow of their own past. And one thing should be certain: when Axl Rose listens to this record, he can't eat as much as he'll throw up with anger ... "
Music journalist Michael Rensen took the same line:
“Little remains of the pathos of the Guns-N'-Roses era, guitar poodle Slash romps off in 2004 with deliberately down-to-earth, absolutely timeless riffs and licks, and his neighbors support the crunchy scrub with an enormously groovy rhythm foundation. Without any commercial ulterior motives, they give full throttle with emphasis on pleasure and Weiland's sensitive vocal lines turn the majority of the 13 songs into original heavy hits, which a certain Axl Rose should not get on the chain at such a high level with the best will in the world ... "
Track list
- 4:27 - Sucker Train Blues (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 3:55 - Do It for the Kids (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 4:25 - Big Machine (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 4:17 - Illegal i Song (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 3:41 - Spectacle (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 4:30 - Fall to Pieces (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 3:42 - Headspace (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 4:15 - Superhuman (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 4:07 - Set Me Free (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 5:35 - You Got No Right (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 4:08 - Slither (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)
- 3:57 - Dirty Little Thing (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland, Nelson)
- 8:20 am - Loving the Alien (Kushner, McKagan, Slash, Sorum, Weiland)