Soundsystem is the fifth studio album by 311, released on October 12, 1999. Soundsystem, which was certified Gold by the RIAA, was the last 311 album on Capricorn Records before the band switched to Volcano Records in 2000. Recording processes for the album began on March 11, 1999.
Reception
"Soundsystem" was met with mostly mixed reviews from critics, with Rolling Stone discussing their mix of various genres, commenting "they offer their most ambitious fusion yet -- each track is a whirlwind tour of their soulful influences. Alas, the ingredients usually refuse to mix in 311's hands, resulting in disjunctions that veer between the bland and the unintentionally funny".
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from album’s liner notes.
311 Nick Hexum – vocals, rhythm guitar, programming Chad Sexton – drums, percussion, programming Doug "S.A." Martinez – vocals, DJ Tim Mahoney – lead guitar Aaron "P-Nut" Wills – bass
Production Scotch Ralston – producer, engineer, mixing Hugh Padgham – producer, engineer Alex Rivera – assistant engineer Cameron Webb – assistant mix engineer Joe Gastwirt – mastering
Charts
Album Chart Peakposition Certification SalesUS Billboard 2009RIAA: Gold
Singles SongChartPeakposition"Come Original"U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks6"Come Original"U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks39"Flowing"U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks17
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