| LVL IV | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Future Leaders of the World |
| Cover: | future_leaders_of_the_world_lvl_iv.jpg |
| Released: | October 5, 2004 |
| Genre: | Post-grunge |
| Label: | Epic |
| Producer: | Mike Flynn |
LVL IV, pronounced Level Four, is the debut album by American post-grunge band Future Leaders of the World.
In 2003, singer and guitarist Phil Taylor, drummer Carl Messina, and bassist Toby Cole drove to Los Angeles to record a demo, which led to Cole's departure due to creative differences. Bassist Bill Hershey and lead guitarist Jake Stutevoss joined the lineup, and the band signed a deal with Epic Records. LVL IV was released in the fall of 2004,[1] as was a music video for the song "Let Me Out".[2]
The band toured in 2005 with the likes of Chevelle and Crossfade, and took part in the Jägermeister Music Tour with Submersed and headliners Alter Bridge that spring.[3] While on tour, the band was informed by Epic Records that their contract was terminated.[1]
Johnny Loftus of AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, and said it is sonically influenced by Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine.[4]
LVL IV spent one week on the Billboard 200 at #153 and reached #4 on Top Heatseekers with a total of 20 charting weeks.
| Chart | Peak position | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | 153 | 2004 | |
| Top Heatseekers | 4 | 2004 |
| Single | Chart | Peak position | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Let Me Out" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 6 | 2004 | |
| "Let Me Out" | Modern Rock Tracks | 32 | 2004 | |
| "Everyday" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 30 | 2005 |