Finger Eleven (album) explained

Finger Eleven
Type:	studio
Artist:	Finger Eleven
Cover:	FingerElevenFingerEleven.jpg
Released:	June 17, 2003
Recorded:	2002–2003
Studio:	Groovemaster Studios (Chicago, Illinois) The Village Recorder Studios (West Los Angeles, California)
Length:	46:25
Label:	Wind-up
Producer:	Johnny K
Prev Title:	The Greyest of Blue Skies
Prev Year:	2000
Next Title:	Them vs. You vs. Me
Next Year:	2007

Finger Eleven is the third studio album by the Canadian rock band Finger Eleven from Burlington, Ontario. The sounds on this album range from grunge and prog-rock to Electric Six-style disco metal.^[1] Because of its commercial success, they were welcomed to the SnoCore 2004 tour. "One Thing" became the biggest single from this record, reaching 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.^[2] It was also played consistently on rock radio and MTV.^[3] Some of the songs have been featured in various EA games including "Stay in Shadow" (Burnout 3) and "Good Times" (SSX3). In a similar vein, "Other Light", "Conversations", and "Good Times" have all appeared in the GameCube game 1080° Avalanche.

During the recording of this album, there were rumors of the band breaking up. Finger Eleven then posted a cell-phone number for fans to call at any point, twenty-four hours a day, to talk to anyone in the group.^[4]

There was a limited edition version of the CD, which came with a bonus DVD featuring the "Good Times" music video, studio footage, and a live concert video.

Commercial performance

Finger Eleven debuted at #4 on the Canadian Albums Chart, the band's highest position on that chart in their history at the time. The album sold 8,300 copies in Canada in its first week.^[5] Finger Eleven was also the band's most successful album yet in the United States, reaching #1 on the Top Heatseekers chart and appearing on the Billboard 200, peaking at #96 in 2004. The album was certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in the United States, making it the band's first album to receive a certification in the U.S.

Track listing

B-sides

1. "Unspoken" – 3:37
2. "Wake Up Demons" – 2:16
3. "Murder My Mind's Eye" – 4:18
4. "Tearing Disguises" – 6:17
5. "Sad Exchange" (from soundtrack) — 3:32

Personnel

• Scott Anderson - vocals
• James Black - guitar, vocals
• Rick Jackett - guitar
• Sean Anderson - bass
• Rich Beddoe - drums

Chart positions

Singles

Year	Song	Chart	Peak position
2003	"Good Times"	UK Singles Chart^[7]	92
	"One Thing"	Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks^[8]	38
2004		Billboard Hot 100	16
		Adult Pop Songs^[9]	2
		Alternative Songs^[10]	5
		Pop 100^[11]	11
2005		Adult Contemporary^[12]	23

Notes and References

1. Web site: UK Libraries. 2021-05-03. .
2. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=finger eleven|chart=all}} Finger Eleven Hot 100 Chart History]. Billboard.
3. Web site: UK Libraries. 2021-05-03. .
4. Web site: UK Libraries. 2021-05-03. .
5. Web site: Metallica regains top chart spot. https://web.archive.org/web/20041025002352/http://www.canoe.com/JamMusicMetallica/jun25_chartstory-can.html. dead. October 25, 2004. April 20, 2020.
6. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2004. Billboard. March 3, 2021.
7. Web site: Chart Log UK (1994–2006) Adam F – FYA. Zobbel.
8. Web site: Finger Eleven. Allmusic.
9. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=finger eleven|chart=Adult Pop Songs}} Finger Eleven Adult Pop Songs Chart History]. Billboard.
10. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=finger eleven|chart=Alternative Songs}} Finger Eleven Alternative Songs Chart History]. Billboard.
11. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=finger eleven|chart=Pop Songs B}} Finger Eleven Pop 100 Chart History]. Billboard.
12. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=finger eleven|chart=Adult Contemporary}} Finger Eleven Adult Contemporary Chart History]. Billboard.