Evolver is the seventh studio album by 311. It was released on July 22, 2003, by the now effectively defunct Volcano Entertainment.
Background The album was the second recorded in 311's recording studio The Hive in North Hollywood, California. Evolver is an "Enhanced CD" containing a featurette on the making of the album cover. The album debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 87,000 copies in its first week of release. In its second week, it dropped to number 29, selling 30,000 copies. By July 2005, the album had sold 324,500 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Track listing
"Sometimes Jacks Rule the Realm" ends at 5:01, followed by the hidden instrumental track "Coda" (Wills) at 5:23. On digital versions of the album, "Sometimes Jacks Rule the Realm" and "Coda" are separate tracks, with "Coda" as track 12.
Outtake "Time Is Precious" (music and lyrics: Hexum) (originally available via 311 website and currently available on Archive compilation) – 3:07
Personnel Nick Hexum – vocals (lead vocals on all tracks except "Coda"), guitar SA Martinez – vocals (lead vocals on 1–3, 5, 7, 8, 10), turntables Tim Mahoney – guitar Chad Sexton – drums Aaron Wills – bass
Production Producer, Engineer, Mixer: Ron Saint Germain Engineer: Zack Barnhorst Digital editing: Zack Barnhorst Mastering: Joe Gastwirt Studio technician: Matt Hunter, Daniel Wates Art direction: Ron Ulicny Directors: Joe Lynch, Steven Oritt Concept: Ron Ulicny Design: Dan Levin Layout design: Dan Levin Photo coordination: Amber Vantris Photography: Ron Ulicny Photo assistance: Jeaneen Lund Artwork: Mike Allen, Christy Greenwood, Louie Hozwell, Marguerite Olivelle, Chris Waltes Lighting: Todd Hickey
Charts Album YearChartPosition2003The Billboard 2007
Singles YearSingleChartPosition2003"Beyond the Gray Sky"Modern Rock Tracks392003"Creatures (For a While)"Modern Rock Tracks3
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