Chevelle – Wonder What’s Next
Hanson eat your hearts out. The 3 piece brother trio known as Chevelle has come to show you want real rock music sounds like with their new album Wonder What’s Next. Made up of Joe, Sam, and Pete Loeffler, Chevelle hails out of the windy city of Chicago. They got their start in 1995 while youngest brother bassist Joe was only 14. The brothers have toured with such bands as Static-X, Sevendust, and Powerman 5000; however, these guys have a unique quality about them. They are perfectionists. They want every note, every beat, and every song to be perfect. Their father was a pastor with a tremendous love of cars. The boys paid homage to their father through the name of their band. Chevelle released their critically acclaimed debut album, Point #1, on Squint Entertainment in 1999. The record was an instant underground classic with legendary Steve Albini (Bush, Nirvana, and Cheap Trick) at the production helm. Point #1 was a display of forceful and commanding songs that pushed the limits of alternative music. Chevelle then toured on the album for two years. Chevelle did not set a foot near a studio for almost three years. On September 12th, 2001 the band entered the studio with accomplished producer GGGarth Richardson. However, proceeding to the recording process the band had to sort through a few problems. Youngest brother Joe decided to leave the band for creative differences. He and drummer Sam fought constantly. Plus, Squint Entertainment was unable to hold up their end of the bargain. So at the end of 2000 Chevelle was only 2/3 Loeffler and without major label support. However, in early 2001 Epic Records won the bid wars over the band. With their differences resolved, Joe rejoined the band prior to the recording process. For Wonder What’s Next, the band had the goal of writing a heavy album. They wanted to write songs that people could rock out to. They wanted to write real songs. Their goal was achieved. Their music is inspired by the bending guitars of Helmet and the vocals approaches of Tool. However, this band may do it better then their predecessors. Where Tool repeats and drags out their songs and looses the listener, Chevelle keeps their songs short but still crunchy enough to incise listeners with bursting guitars. Their memorable lyrics and unforgettable harmonies are scattered through out their epic release. Chevelle currently has released the song “The Red,” which is about drummer Sam’s anger, can be seen on MTV and heard on all rock radio stations. Chevelle can be seen this fall on tour with Stone Sour & Sinch all over the country.
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