Transistor (song) explained

Transistor
Cover:transistor 311.jpg
Type:single
Artist:311
Album:Transistor
Released:June 30, 1997
Length:3:03
Label:Capricorn Records
Prev Title:All Mixed Up
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:Prisoner
Next Year:1997

"Transistor" is the title track by the band 311 from the album Transistor (1997). The song clocks in at approximately 3:03. A music video was also shot and directed for the single.

Music video

The video features the band playing in a small room, while a giant CGI rotating orb travels from different locations showing the band performing in their room on the sides of the orb. Some of the places include a city sidewalk, forest, suburban neighborhood and the Griffith Observatory.[1]

Charts

Chart (1997)Peak
position
US Billboard Alternative Songs14[2]
US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks31[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 311 'Transistor' . 2010-02-10 . May 7, 2007 . YouTube.com . Unknown.
  2. Web site: Alternative Songs - August 2, 1997 . [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=311|chart=all}} Transistor - 311 ]. Billboard.com . 1997-08-02 . 2011-09-25.
  3. Web site: 311 . AllMusic . 2011-09-25.