Theory of a Deadman discography explained

Artist:Theory of a Deadman
Studio:8
Ep:1
Singles:38
Music Videos:27

The Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman has released eight studio albums, one extended play (EP), thirty-seven singles, and twenty-six music videos. The band was formed in 1999 in Delta, British Columbia, by Tyler Connolly (lead vocals and guitars), Dave Brenner (guitar), Dean Back (bass), and former member Tim Hart (drums).[1] They had been through multiple drummers before recruiting current member Joey Dandeneau in 2009.[2]

Nickelback's Chad Kroeger signed the group to his record label, 604 Records, in 2001 after Connolly gave Kroeger's ex-girlfriend a copy of their demo,[3] and the following year, Theory of a Deadman released their eponymous debut album. The record was certified platinum by Music Canada (MC; formerly known as the Canadian Recording Industry Association)[4] and peaked at numbers four and eighty-five on the Billboard Canadian Albums and US Billboard 200 charts, respectively.[5] [6] Their next album, Gasoline, was released in 2005.[7]

In 2008, the band released their third studio album, Scars & Souvenirs, which spawned several successful singles, including "Not Meant to Be", "Bad Girlfriend", "All or Nothing", and "Hate My Life". Three of these songs were on the Billboard Hot 100 and have been the only singles to be seen on this particular chart.[8] The album was certified platinum by both MC and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),[4] [9] and was on the Billboard 200 chart for 110 weeks, peaking at number twenty-six.[10] It also won the Western Canadian Music Award for "Rock Recording of the Year" in 2009.[11]

Subsequent albums The Truth Is... (2011) and Savages (2014) both peaked on the Billboard 200 at number eight and appeared on the UK Albums chart, reaching numbers 68 and 41, respectively.[12] [13] [14] The band recorded their first EP, Angel Acoustic EP, in 2015. Wake Up Call was released in October 2017 with the lead single, "Rx (Medicate)" (a song addressing the opioid epidemic in Canada and the United States), reaching number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and earning a "No. 1 Song Award" from the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN).[15]

The band released their thirty-seventh single "History of Violence" in 2019, and announced a release date of January 31, 2020, for their seventh studio album Say Nothing.[16]

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
CAN
[17] 		US
[18] 		US Rock
[19] 		US Alt
[20] 		UK
Theory of a Deadman 4 85 — — —
  • MC

Platinum

Gasoline
  • Released: March 29, 2005[23] [24]
  • Label: 604, Roadrunner, Island Def Jam
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
10 58 — — —
  • MC: Platinum
Scars & Souvenirs
  • Released: April 1, 2008[25] [26]
  • Label: 604, Roadrunner, Warner
  • Format: CD, CD+DVD, LP, digital download
2 26 6 5 —
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA

2× Platinum

The Truth Is...
  • Released: July 12, 2011[27] [28]
  • Label: 604, Roadrunner, Warner
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
2 8 2 2 68
  • MC: Gold
  • RIAA

Gold

Savages
  • Released: July 29, 2014[29] [30]
  • Label: 604, Roadrunner, Warner
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
4 8 4 1 41
Wake Up Call
  • Released: October 27, 2017[31] [32]
  • Label: 604, Roadrunner, Atlantic
  • Format: CD, digital download
13 24 5 4 —
  • MC: Gold
  • RIAA: Gold
Say Nothing 51 116 14 5 —
Dinosaur
  • Released: March 17, 2023
  • Label: 604, Roadrunner, Atlantic
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
— — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Song! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
CAN
[36] 		CAN Rock
[37] 		US
US Alt
[38] 		US Main
[39] 		US Rock
[40] 		US Hard Rock Digi.UK
[41]
"Nothing Could Come Between Us"20022 — — — 8 — — —Theory of a Deadman
"Make Up Your Mind"200313 — — 38 13 — — —
"No Surprise"2005— 1 — 24 8 — — —Gasoline
"Say Goodbye"— — — — 22 — — —
"Santa Monica"17 3 — — 27 — — —
  • MC

2× Platinum

"Hello Lonely (Walk Away from This)"— — — — 30 — — —
"Better Off"86 7 — — — — — —
"So Happy"200858 4 — 17 2 — — —Scars & Souvenirs
"Bad Girlfriend"42 3 75 8 1 — 6 —
  • MC: 2× Platinum
  • RIAA

3× Platinum

"All or Nothing"22 — 99 — — — — —
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: Gold
"Hate My Life"65 8 — 22 3 26 — 92
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: Platinum
"Not Meant to Be"53 18 55 — — — — ×
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: Platinum
"By the Way"2009— 17 — — 16 34 — ×
"Little Smirk"2010— 9 — — 15 33 — ×
"Lowlife"201155 6 — 25 1 4 5 ×
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: Gold
The Truth Is...
"Bitch Came Back"— 50 — 40 14 30 4 ×
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: Platinum
"Hurricane"2012— 11 — — 5 22 3 ×
"Gentleman"— — — — 27 — — ×
"Drown"2014— 7 — — 4 43 — ×Savages
"Savages"
— — — — 25 — — ×
"Angel"2015— 33 — — 2 29 — ×
  • MC: Platinum
  • RIAA: Platinum
"Blow"— — — — 12 — — ×
"Rx (Medicate)"201786 4 — 28 1 4 — ×
  • MC: 4× Platinum
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum
Wake Up Call
"Straight Jacket"2018— 33 — — 12 — — ×
"History of Violence"2019— 15 — — 1 15 — ×Say Nothing
"World Keeps Spinning"2020— 30 — — 13 — — ×
"Strangers"
— — — — 20 — — ×
"Dinosaur"2022— 23 — — 10 — — ×Dinosaur
"Two of Us (Stuck)"2023— — — — 34 — — ×
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes

Promotional Singles

Song! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Adult
"Point to Prove"[42] 2003—Theory of a Deadman
"The Last Song"—
"Leg To Stand On"—
"Since You've Been Gone"[43] 2006—Gasoline
"Wait for Me"[44] 200930Scars & Souvenirs
"Crutch"—
"Sacrifice"—
"End of the Summer"2010—
"Out of My Head"[45] 201128The Truth Is...
"The Truth Is... (I Lied About Everything)"—
"Head Above Water"[46] 2012—
"Easy to Love You"[47] —
"Misery of Mankind"2014—Savages
"Livin' My Life Like a Country Song"—
"In Ruins"—
"The Sun Has Set on Me"—
"Hallelujah"[48] 2016—Non-album singles
"Shape of My Heart"2017—
"Cold Water"[49] —
"Echoes"—Wake Up Call
"Wake Up Call"—
"Time Machine"—
"Wicked Game"[50] 2018—
"PCH"—
"Say Nothing"2019—Say Nothing
"Ambulance"2023—Dinosaur

Music videos

Year! scope="col"
SongAlbumDirector(s)Ref.
2002"Nothing Could Come Between Us"Theory of a DeadmanGlenn Bennett[51]
2003"Make Up Your Mind"Gregory Dark[52]
"Point to Prove"
2005"No Surprise"GasolineDan Rush[53]
"Santa Monica"Kyle Davison[54]
2006"Since You've Been Gone"
2008"So Happy"Scars & SouvenirsColin Minihan[55]
"Bad Girlfriend"[56]
"All or Nothing"Davin Black[57]
2009"Hate My Life"Bill Fishman[58]
"Not Meant to Be"Tony Petrossian[59]
"By the Way"Paul Boyd[60]
2011"Lowlife"The Truth Is...[61]
"Bitch Came Back"Bill Fishman[62]
"Hurricane"[63]
2012"Easy to Love You"John Poliquin[64]
2014"Drown"SavagesRich Ragsdale[65]
"Savages"
"Angel"
2015"Blow"Tony Corella[66]
2017"Rx (Medicate)"Wake Up CallMaria Juranic[67]
"Echoes"Kenlon Clark[68]
2018"Straight Jacket"Iqbal Ahmed[69]
"PCH"Ryan Sheehy[70]
"Wake Up Call"
2019"History of Violence"Say NothingSam Sulam[71]
2020"World Keeps Spinning"[72]
2022"Dinosaur"DinosaurTony Corella[73]
2023"Two Of Us (Stuck)"

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: It feels like family for Theory of a Deadman guitarist Brenner. April 29, 2011. April 1, 2019. Bangor Daily News. Andrew. Neff.
  2. Web site: 'Rx (Medicate)' the biggest song of Theory of a Deadman's 16-year career, North Delta bassist raves. Zillich. Tom. Surrey Now-Leader. December 15, 2017. April 23, 2018.
  3. September 3, 2014. Theory of a Deadman – Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?. April 1, 2019. 1:02. Loudwire.
  4. Canada. Theory of a Deadman. April 23, 2018.
  5. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Albums – Theory of a Deadman. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  6. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard 200 – Theory of a Deadman. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  7. Web site: The Truth Behind Theory of a Deadman. Jenkins. Patty. April 13, 2012. The Virginian-Pilot. April 12, 2018.
  8. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Hot 100. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  9. United States. Theory of a Deadman. December 10, 2022.
  10. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard 200 – Scars & Souvenirs. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  11. Web site: Theory of a Deadman coming to Cranbrook. May 25, 2015. e-KNOW. November 20, 2017.
  12. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard 200 – The Truth Is.... Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  13. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard 200 – Savages. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  14. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Full Official Chart History. Official Charts Company. April 1, 2019. select "Albums" tab.
  15. Web site: Theory of a Deadman Earn SOCAN No. 1 Song Award for "Rx (Medicate)". Druckman. Howard. November 16, 2017. SOCAN. September 9, 2018.
  16. Web site: Theory of a Deadman to Release 'Say Nothing' Album in January; "History of Violence" Video Available. September 25, 2019. Blabbermouth.net. September 25, 2019.
  17. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Albums. Billboard. February 11, 2020.
  18. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  19. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard Top Rock Albums. Billboard. February 11, 2020.
  20. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Alternative Albums. Billboard. February 11, 2020.
  21. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Theory of a Deadman. AllMusic. November 20, 2017.
  22. Theory of a Deadman. Theory of a Deadman (album). Theory of a Deadman. 2002. Album back cover. 604 Records, Roadrunner Records, The Island Def Jam Music Group. 016861844226.
  23. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Gasoline. AllMusic. November 20, 2017.
  24. Gasoline. Gasoline (Theory of a Deadman album). Theory of a Deadman. 2005. Album back cover. 604 Records, Roadrunner Records, The Island Def Jam Music Group. 016861832322.
  25. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Scars & Souvenirs. AllMusic. November 20, 2017.
  26. Scars & Souvenirs. Scars & Souvenirs. Theory of a Deadman. 2008. Album back cover. 604 Records, Roadrunner Records, Warner Music Group. 016861800925.
  27. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – The Truth Is.... AllMusic. November 20, 2017.
  28. The Truth Is.... The Truth Is... (Theory of a Deadman album). Theory of a Deadman. 2011. Album back cover. 604 Records, Roadrunner Records, Warner Music Group. 016861772925.
  29. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Savages. AllMusic. November 20, 2017.
  30. Savages. Savages (Theory of a Deadman album). Theory of a Deadman. 2014. Album back cover. 604 Records, Roadrunner Records, Warner Music Group. 016861756321.
  31. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Wake Up Call. AllMusic. November 20, 2017.
  32. Wake Up Call. Wake Up Call (Theory of a Deadman album). Theory of a Deadman. 2017. Album back cover. 604 Records, Roadrunner Records, Atlantic Records. 016861744922.
  33. TheoryMusic. 1176874721499144192. September 25, 2019. We are excited to reveal that our new album, Say Nothing, releases 1.31.20! Pre-order/pre-save: https://theory.lnk.to/hov Our new single "History of Violence" is out now. The official video premieres at 12PM EST today on @YouTube. We'll be live chatting: https://youtu.be/hgHwXM7GYuk. September 25, 2019.
  34. Say Nothing. Say Nothing (album). Theory of a Deadman. 2020. Album back cover. 604 Records, Roadrunner Records, Atlantic Records. 016861739423.
  35. Web site: Theory of a Deadman go unplugged for 'Angel Acoustic' EP. Childers. Chad. April 14, 2015. Loudwire. April 1, 2019.
  36. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
    • For "Nothing Could Come Between Us" and "Make Up Your Mind" (on Canadian Singles Chart): Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Awards. AllMusic. March 8, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20120801022303/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/theory-of-a-deadman-mn0000592161/awards. August 1, 2012. dead.
  37. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Canada Rock. Billboard. January 2, 2020.
  38. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Alternative Songs. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  39. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs. Billboard. February 4, 2020.
  40. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Billboard Hot Rock Songs. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  41. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Full Official Chart History. Official Charts Company. April 1, 2019.
  42. Web site: Theory of a Deadman: The Singles. Spotify. April 17, 2018.
  43. Web site: Since You've Been Gone (Country Mix) – Single by Theory of a Deadman. Apple Inc.. April 17, 2018.
  44. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Adult Top 40 – Wait for Me. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  45. Theory of a Deadman – Chart History: Adult Top 40 – Out of My Head. Billboard. October 14, 2019.
  46. Web site: Theory of a Deadman Join Forces with Habitat for Humanity for a Good Cause. Ouellette. Mary. July 12, 2012. Loudwire. April 1, 2019.
  47. Web site: Arts in Brief. September 18, 2012. The Chronicle Herald. April 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418093402/http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/137021-arts-in-brief?from=slidebox&slidebox=read-more. April 18, 2018. dead. mdy-all.
  48. Web site: Theory of a Deadman Offer Up Moving Cover of Sting's 'Shape of My Heart'. DiVita. Joe. February 11, 2017. Loudwire. April 1, 2019.
  49. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Cold Water. 604 Records. April 16, 2018. April 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180417023501/http://604records.com/website/releases/theory-of-a-deadman-cold-water/. dead.
  50. Web site: Rock Future Releases. All Access Music Group . https://web.archive.org/web/20180701063328/https://www.allaccess.com/rock/future-releases. July 1, 2018. July 7, 2018.
  51. Web site: Nickelback's Chad Kroeger Brings Theory of a Deadman to Life. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425012823/http://www.mtv.com/news/1456434/nickelbacks-chad-kroeger-brings-theory-of-a-deadman-to-life/. dead. April 25, 2016. Wiederhorn. Jon. MTV News. August 2, 2002. April 9, 2018.
  52. Web site: Make Up Your Mind - Theory of a Deadman. April 7, 2003. MTV Networks. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221221146/http://www.mtv.com/videos/theory-of-a-deadman/20807/make-up-your-mind.jhtml. February 21, 2009. dead.
  53. Web site: No Surprise - Theory of a Deadman. April 19, 2005. MTV Networks. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20090530054442/http://www.mtv.com/videos/theory-of-a-deadman/44621/no-surprise.jhtml. May 30, 2009. dead.
  54. Web site: Principals Talent – Barbara Kottmeier. Principals Talent. April 9, 2018.
  55. Web site: So Happy - Theory of a Deadman. May 13, 2008. MTV Networks. April 12, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090218111555/http://www.mtv.com/videos/theory-of-a-deadman/232535/so-happy.jhtml. February 18, 2009. dead.
  56. Web site: Bad Girlfriend - Theory of a Deadman. October 13, 2008. MTV Networks. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20090317055728/http://www.mtv.com/videos/theory-of-a-deadman/275726/bad-girlfriend.jhtml. March 17, 2009. dead.
  57. Web site: Nickelback and Danny Fernandes Lead 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards Nominations. Collins. Leah. Ottawa Citizen. May 27, 2009. April 1, 2019.
  58. Web site: Hate My Life - Theory of a Deadman. June 14, 2012. MTV Networks. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20141231235907/http://www.mtv.com/shows/you_rock_the_deuce/hate-my-life/346089/video/#id=1610838. December 31, 2014. dead.
  59. Web site: Grammy Nominated Songwriter Kara DioGuardi Makes Her Video Debut in Theory of a Deadman's "Not Meant to Be". Marketwired. March 10, 2009. April 9, 2018.
  60. Web site: By the Way - Theory of a Deadman. June 14, 2012. MTV Networks. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20151226135403/http://www.mtv.com/videos/theory-of-a-deadman/424469/by-the-way.jhtml. December 26, 2015. dead.
  61. Web site: The Numbers Don't Lie, Theory of a Deadman's The Truth Is... Is a Smash Hit. PFA Media. July 21, 2011. April 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20171221012107/https://pfamedia.net/2011/07/the-numbers-don%E2%80%99t-lie-theory-of-a-deadman%E2%80%99s-the-truth-is%E2%80%A6-is-a-smash-hit/. December 21, 2017. dead.
  62. October 6, 2011. Theory of a Deadman – Making of Bitch Came Back. April 9, 2018. 2:27. Vimeo.
  63. Web site: Hurricane Music Video Featuring Andy Dick. KWS Films. April 9, 2018.
  64. Web site: JOHNPOLIQUIN_Resume1.pdf. Pipeline Talent Agency. April 9, 2018.
  65. Web site: Rich Ragsdale – Director. Rich Ragsdale. April 9, 2018.
  66. Web site: Theory of a Deadman Unleash Beefs in 'Blow' Video. Childers. Chad. July 22, 2015. Loudwire. April 1, 2019.
  67. Theory – Rx (Medicate) (Behind the Scenes). August 18, 2017. April 12, 2018. 1:45. YouTube.
  68. Web site: Echoes – Theory of a Deadman. Vevo. April 10, 2018.
  69. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – "Straight Jacket". Vimeo. February 9, 2018. April 10, 2018.
  70. Theory – PCH (Behind the Scenes). July 23, 2018. July 29, 2018. 0:34. YouTube.
  71. Web site: Theory – History of Violence (Official Video). September 25, 2019. YouTube. September 25, 2019.
  72. Web site: Theory – World Keeps Spinnning (Official Video). January 31, 2019. YouTube. January 30, 2019.
  73. Web site: Theory of a Deadman – Dinosaur (Official Video). November 8, 2022. YouTube. December 2, 2022.

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