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311

 

  • Artist: 311
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1995
  • Type: Contains explicit content, Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

It is the seamless way the songs on the eponymously titled 311 combine the band's influences into a potent blend of rap, funk, and rock that renders this album a cut above those of their competitors. These riff-heavy and radio-ready songs are underscored by a tight drum sound (often with a piccolo snare), the scratching of turntables, and the crunch of heavy guitars: a formidable backdrop for this surprisingly melodic effort. The rhythms of reggae and ska percolate through this mix, and the harmonies of Nick Hexum and S.A. Martinez lend the band an edge not found in the majority of bands that feature rapping over rock beats. ~ Peter Stepek, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Down (Lyrics) Nicholas Hexum, S.A. Martinez 311 (2:53)
Random (Lyrics) Nicholas Hexum, D. Martinez, Chad Sexton 311 (3:07)
Jackolantern's Weather (Lyrics) Chad Sexton, D. Martinez, Nicholas Hexum 311 (3:24)
All Mixed Up (Lyrics) Douglas Martinez, Nicholas Hexum 311 (3:02)
Hive (Lyrics) Nicholas Hexum, Chad Sexton, D. Martinez 311 (2:59)
Guns (Are for Pussies) Nicholas Hexum, D. Martinez, Chad Sexton 311 (2:16)
Misdirected Hostility (Lyrics) D. Martinez, Nicholas Hexum 311 (2:59)
Purpose (Lyrics) Nicholas Hexum 311 (2:44)
Loco (Lyrics) Tim Mahoney, Nicholas Hexum 311 (1:53)
Brodels (Lyrics) Chad Sexton, Nicholas Hexum, D. Martinez 311 (3:32)
Don't Stay Home (Lyrics) Nicholas Hexum 311 (2:43)
DLMD (Lyrics) Nicholas Hexum, D. Martinez 311 (2:13)
Sweet (Lyrics) Tim Mahoney, Nicholas Hexum, D. Martinez 311 (3:15)
T & P Combo (Lyrics) Nicholas Hexum, D. Martinez, Tim Mahoney 311 (2:49)

Credits

S.A. Martinez (Scratching), Ron Saint Germain (Engineer), Scott Ralston (Live Sound Engineer), 311 (Producer), 311 (Group), Ron Saint Germain (Mixing), Chad Sexton (Drums), S.A. Martinez (Sound Effects), Scott Ralston (Mixing), Nicholas Hexum (Vocals), Ron Saint Germain (Producer), Tim Mahoney (Guitar), Chad Sexton (Percussion), Diane Painter (Art Direction), Catherine Wessel (Photography), Joe Gastwirt (Mastering), Yeti (Live Technician), John Ewing, Jr. (Assistant Engineer), P-Nut (Bass), Scott Ralston (Engineer), Terry Robertson (Design), Nicholas Hexum (Guitar), S.A. Martinez (Vocals), Trevor Cole (Live Technician)
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311
Studio album by 311
Released July 25, 1995
Recorded 1995
Genre Alternative rock
Rap rock
Length 39:58
Label Capricorn Records
Producer Ron Saint Germain
Professional reviews
311 chronology
Grassroots
(1994)
311
(1995)
Transistor
(1997)

311 is the first major album by American alternative rock band 311. The album, referred to by fans as "The Blue Album", was released July 25, 1995. The album launched the band into mass-success in the rock world. It has been certified triple platinum with sales over three million albums.

The album contained three successful singles, "Don't Stay Home", "All Mixed Up", and "Down".

Contents

Track listing

Composers for music only are listed below following track title. All lyrics are by Nicholas Hexum & S.A. Martinez except as noted.

  1. "Down" (Hexum) - 2:53
  2. "Random" (Sexton) – 3:07
  3. "Jackolantern's Weather" (Sexton) – 3:24
  4. "All Mixed Up" (Hexum) – 3:02
  5. "Hive" (Sexton/Hexum) – 2:59
  6. "Guns (Are for Pussies)" (Sexton) – 2:16
  7. "Misdirected Hostility" (Hexum) – 2:59
  8. "Purpose" (Hexum; lyrics by Hexum) – 2:44
  9. "Loco" (Mahoney; lyrics by Hexum) – 1:53
  10. "Brodels" (Sexton) – 3:32
  11. "Don't Stay Home" (Hexum; lyrics by Hexum) – 2:43
  12. "DLMD (Don't Let Me Down)" (Hexum) – 2:13
  13. "Sweet" (Mahoney) – 3:15
  14. "T & P Combo" (Mahoney/Wills) - 2:49

B-Sides

  • "Tribute", "Gap", "Firewater" and "Let the Cards Fall" (available on Enlarged to Show Detail EP)
  • "Who's Got the Herb?" (available on 311 Live and the Hempilation: Freedom Is NORML soundtrack)
  • "Outside" (on National Lampoon's Senior Trip soundtrack)
  • "Juan Bond" and "Next"
  • "Sweet (Original)"

Personnel

Credits

  • Producer: Ron Saint Germain, 311
  • Recorded & mixed by Ron Saint Germain & Scott Ralston, assisted by John Ewing Jr., at NRG Studios
  • Art Direction: Diane Painter
  • Design: Terry Robertson
  • Photography: Catherine Wessel

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
1995 Heatseekers 1
1995 The Billboard 200 12

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
1995 "Don't Stay Home" Modern Rock Tracks 29
1996 "Down" Hot 100 Airplay 37
1996 "Down" Modern Rock Tracks 1
1996 "Down" Mainstream Rock Tracks 19
1996 "All Mixed Up" Hot 100 Airplay 36
1996 "All Mixed Up" Modern Rock Tracks 4

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