Tip (album)

Tip is the debut studio album by Canadian rock band Finger Eleven, after their first, Letters from Chutney, was released under their old name of Rainbow Butt Monkeys in 1995. The band was dropped from their record label in 1997, six weeks after the album was released in Canada. They were picked up by Wind-up and the album was re-released on September 15, 1998, to the U.S. and Canada.

Tip
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 26, 1997
September 15, 1998 (re-release)
Recorded1997 at Arnyard Studios, Toronto
Genre
Length41:56
Label
ProducerArnold Lanni
Finger Eleven chronology
Letters from Chutney
(1995)
Tip
(1997)
The Greyest of Blue Skies
(2000)
Singles from Tip
  1. "Tip"
    Released: 1997
  2. "Quicksand"
    Released: 1998
  3. "Above"
    Released: 1999
  4. "Awake and Dreaming"
    Released: 1999
1997 Edition
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

It is the only album to feature drummer Rob Gommerman as he left the band after its release. Rich Beddoe took his place in early 1998.

On October 1, 2014, the album received gold certification in Canada, having surpassed sales of 50,000 units in that country.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Quicksand"4:06
2."Tip"3:40
3."Shudder"3:25
4."Awake and Dreaming" (on Wind-Up Release) "Consolation Day" (on Mercury Release)"3:35
5."Above"3:42
6."Condenser"3:08
7."Thin Spirits"3:26
8."Glimpse"3:30
9."Costume for a Gutterball"4:38
10."Temporary Arms"4:08
11."Swallowtail"4:23

Extra Information

  • All songs written by James Black, Scott Anderson and Arnold Lanni except:
    • "Quicksand", written by Black, Scott Anderson, Lanni and Rob Gommerman
    • "Shudder" and "Condenser", written by Black, Scott Anderson, Lanni, Sean Anderson
  • Differences exist between the two releases of Tip:
    • "Awake and Dreaming" was named "Consolation Day" and included an extra verse. Cello, feedback and percussion were added for the re-release.
    • "Above" features a new vocal track.
    • "Thin Spirits" contains different guitar tracks.
    • Album art within, changed.

Chart positions

Singles
Year Song Chart Peak
position
1998 "Quicksand" Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[2] 28
1999 "Above" 34

Credits

Finger Eleven

  • Scott Anderson - vocals
  • James Black - guitar, vocals
  • Rick Jackett - guitar
  • Sean Anderson - bass
  • Rob Gommerman - drums

Additional personnel

References

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