The Red
"The Red" is a single from the band Chevelle. It is the fifth track and lead single from their major label debut, Wonder What's Next, released in 2002. Former Major League Baseball player Geoff Blum used "The Red" as his intro song when he came up to bat.[2][3]
"The Red" | ||||
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Single by Chevelle | ||||
from the album Wonder What's Next | ||||
Released | July 22, 2002 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal[1] | |||
Length | 3:58 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | GGGarth | |||
Chevelle singles chronology | ||||
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The song is about dealing with frustration and anger. Its music video depicts an anger management seminar where vocalist Pete Loeffler ascends a podium and sings the verse lyrics. The video then breaks to Chevelle performing the heavy chorus under red lighting. The agitated seminar participants, which include band members Sam and Joe, begin tossing folding chairs. By the end of the song, it is revealed that the fight happened to be just a dream.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Red" | 3:58 |
2. | "Wonder What's Next" | 4:10 |
Charts
Chart (2002–03) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 56 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 4 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
Certification
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[7] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "Chevelle Move Beyond Nu Metal, Scuffle With Marilyn Manson". Chart Attack. October 15, 2004. Archived from the original on July 27, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- Doug Miller; Krysten Oliphant (September 29, 2008). "@-bat music: Houston Astros". Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- Rosen, Craig (July 18, 2014). "5 Chevelle Songs to Rock Your World". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- "Chevelle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "Chevelle Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "Chevelle Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "American single certifications – Chevelle – The Red". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 7, 2021. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.