Truant (album) explained

TruANT
Type:studio
Artist:Alien Ant Farm
Cover:truant.jpg
Released:August 19, 2003
Recorded:February – April 2003
Studio:Conway (Hollywood, California)
Length:40:43
Label:DreamWorks
Producer:Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo
Prev Title:Anthology
Prev Year:2001
Next Title:Up in the Attic
Next Year:2006

Truant (styled as truANT) is the third studio album by American rock band Alien Ant Farm. It was released on August 19, 2003 by DreamWorks Records. The producers of the album were Stone Temple Pilots' guitarist and bassist Robert DeLeo and Dean DeLeo.[1] "These Days" was released to radio on July 1, 2003.[2] "Glow" was released to radio on September 9, 2003.[2]

The music video for track "These Days" was filmed on a rooftop across the street from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. The surprise video shoot was shot during the 2003 BET Awards while numerous hip hop artists and rappers were arriving on the red carpet before the awards show. The video catches the reaction from many artists, including Nelly, Snoop Dogg, and Lil' Kim.

The album art is based on the classic Pee Chee brand school folder, featuring the faces of the band members.

Reception

Truant was met with generally favourable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 63, based on ten reviews.

"These Days" appeared on several Billboard component charts: number 17 on Active rock,[3] number 29 on Alternative Airplay,[4] number 38 on Mainstream Rock Songs,[5] and number 40 on Heritage Rock.[6]

Personnel

Alien Ant Farm

Technical personnel

Additional musicians

Charts

Chart performance for Truant
Chart (2003–04)Peak
position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[7] 26
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] 71
Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] 64
UK Albums (OCC)[10] 68
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[11] 10
US Billboard 200[12] 42

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stone Temple Brothers To Pilot Alien Ant Farm Album. https://web.archive.org/web/20160923031735/http://www.mtv.com/news/1470463/stone-temple-brothers-to-pilot-alien-ant-farm-album/. dead. September 23, 2016. 2016-09-22.
  2. Web site: FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock. https://web.archive.org/web/20161028021808/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. 28 October 2016. October 30, 2016.
  3. Web site: Alien Ant Farm Chart History (Active Rock). Billboard. November 4, 2020.
  4. Web site: Alien Ant Farm Chart History (Alternative Airplay). Billboard. November 4, 2020.
  5. Web site: Alien Ant Farm Chart History (Mainstream Rock Songs). Billboard. November 4, 2020.
  6. Web site: Alien Ant Farm Chart History (Heritage Rock). Billboard. November 4, 2020.
  7. Web site: ALIEN ANT FARM - TRUANT (ALBUM). Recorded Music NZ. 23 December 2021.
  8. Web site: Hitparade: Album Top 100. Swiss Hitparade. September 14, 2003. December 23, 2021.
  9. Web site: Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. August 24, 2003. December 23, 2021.
  10. Web site: Official Albums Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. August 24, 2003. December 23, 2021.
  11. Web site: Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40. Official Charts Company. August 24, 2003. December 23, 2021.
  12. Web site: Alien Ant Farm Chart History (Billboard 200). Billboard. September 6, 2003. December 23, 2021.