LVL IV
| LVL IV | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | October 5, 2004 |
| Genre | Post-grunge |
| Label | Epic |
| Producer | Mike Flynn |
LVL IV, pronounced Level Four, is the debut album by American post-grunge band Future Leaders of the World.
Background and release
[edit]In 2003, singer and guitarist Phil Taylor, drummer Carl Messina, and bassist Toby Cole drove to Los Angeles to record a demo, which led to Cole's departure due to creative differences. Bassist Bill Hershey and lead guitarist Jake Stutevoss joined the lineup, and the band signed a deal with Epic Records. LVL IV was released in the fall of 2004,[1] as was a music video for the song "Let Me Out".[2]
Touring
[edit]The band toured in 2005 with the likes of Chevelle and Crossfade,[3] and took part in the Jägermeister Music Tour with Submersed and headliners Alter Bridge that spring.[4] While on tour, the band was informed by Epic Records that their contract was terminated.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]Johnny Loftus of AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, and said it is sonically influenced by Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine.[3]
Track listing
[edit]- "Spotlight" – 4:11
- "Everyday" – 3:22
- "Let Me Out" – 4:04
- "Kill Pop" – 3:47
- "Unite" – 5:12
- "Make You Believe" – 3:26
- "Sued" – 4:05
- "House of Chains" – 4:42
- "4 Sale" – 5:02
- "Your Gov't Loves You" – 4:13
Personnel
[edit]- Phil Taylor – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Bill Hershey – bass guitar
- Jake Stutevoss – lead guitar
- Carl Messina – drums
- Mike Flynn – production
Chart positions
[edit]LVL IV spent one week on the Billboard 200 at #153 and reached #4 on Top Heatseekers with a total of 20 charting weeks.[citation needed]
Album
[edit]| Chart | Peak position |
Year |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | 153 | 2004 |
| Top Heatseekers | 4 | 2004 |
Singles
[edit]| Single | Chart | Peak position |
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Let Me Out" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 6 | 2004 |
| "Let Me Out" | Modern Rock Tracks | 32 | 2004 |
| "Everyday" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 30 | 2005 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Future Leaders of the World, AllMusic
- ^ "Let Me Out". MTV. (December 1, 2004).
- ^ a b "LVL IV". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Alter Bridge To Lead Jaegermeister Tour. Billboard. (March 2, 2005). Retrieved on 9-04-09.
