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Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty (stylized as Matchbox 20) is an American rock band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995. The group currently consists of Rob Thomas (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Brian Yale (bass guitar), Paul Doucette (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals). Matchbox Twenty rose to international fame with their debut album, '' Yourself or Someone Like You'' (1996), which was certified 12× platinum (diamond) in the United States and multi-platinum in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Their second album, '' Mad Season'', released in 2000, charted in the top three on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified 4× platinum in the United States. Their third album, '' More Than You Think You Are'', released in 2002, was certified 2× platinum in the United States. The band then went on hiatus in 2004 after rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor's departure. As a result, Paul Doucette took over rhythm guitar when the band reunited in 2007. They rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Asia Awards 2003
The MTV Asia Awards 2003 was held on January 24, 2003, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. The event was the second edition of the MTV Asia Awards, and was hosted by Shaggy (musician), Shaggy and Coco Lee. Performers included Avril Lavigne, Missy Elliott, Robbie Williams, Blue (English group), Blue and Stefanie Sun. Mastercard, Nokia, Toyota along with Panasonic co-sponsored for the 2nd MTV Asia Awards. Nominees in each category are listed alphabetically, winners are bolded. International awards Favorite Pop Act *A1 (group), A1 *Blue (English group), Blue *Destiny's Child *No Doubt *Westlife Favorite Rock Act *Coldplay *Creed (band), Creed *Linkin Park *Oasis (band), Oasis *Red Hot Chili Peppers Favorite Video *Britney Spears — "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" *Coldplay — "In My Place" *Eminem — "Without Me (Eminem song), Without Me" *Kylie Minogue — "Can't Get You Out of My Head" *Linkin Park — "Points of Authority#Pts.OF.Athrty, Pts.OF.Athrty" Favorite Female Art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade association representing the Australian recording industry which was established in the 1970s by six major record companies, EMI, Festival Records (Australia), Festival, Sony Music, CBS, Bertelsmann Music Group, RCA, Warner Music Group, WEA and PolyGram, Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) which was formed in 1956. It oversees the collection, administration and distribution of music licences and royalties. The association has more than 190 members, including small labels typically run by one to five people, medium size organisations and very large companies with international affiliates. ARIA is administered by a board of directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small. History In 1956, the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) was formed by Australia's major record companies. It was replaced in the 1970s by the Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real World (Matchbox Twenty Song)
"Real World" is a song by American rock group Matchbox 20. It was released in March 1998 as the fourth single from their debut album, '' Yourself or Someone Like You''. The single was initially ineligible to chart on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 due to not receiving a physical release in North America; it instead peaked at number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay chart in August 1998. However, in December 1998, the Hot 100 chart rules were changed to allow airplay-only singles to chart. As a result, "Real World" became the band's first single to enter the listing, debuting and peaking at number 38. Worldwide, "Real World" reached number five in Canada and number 40 in Australia. Content The song was written by lead singer Rob Thomas, and details him wondering about what it would be like if he lived in various settings other than the current one, including a superhero, a rainmaker, and being a boss at a job, and if they would worsen or improve his life. Music video The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Push (Matchbox Twenty Song)
"Push" is a song by American rock band Matchbox Twenty. It was released in 1997 as the second single from their debut album, '' Yourself or Someone Like You'' (1996). After landing " Long Day" on several rock radio stations paving the way, "Push" topped the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and became one of the band's signature songs. Composition Vocalist Rob Thomas wrote the lyrics to "Push" with Matt Serletic. The song's lyrics are about the stress of falling in and out of love. Thomas stated that the man in the song (either himself or fictional) was the one being abused, either emotionally or physically, by a woman. Later after its release, some feminist groups were outraged and claimed the song was about abusing women, and Thomas expressed surprise when he heard that the song was being interpreted as misogynistic. In an interview with ''The Morning Call'', the bass guitarist Brian Yale adding "We were kind of surprised when we heard all that stuff. ur responsewas, 'Wow, really? ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Day
"Long Day" is the first single and second track from American rock band Matchbox 20's debut album, '' Yourself or Someone Like You'' (1996). The cover of the single features a parody of a Diamond Matches box. The song peaked at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock is a music chart published by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations in the United States. It is an administrative category that combines the " active rock" and " heritage rock" ... chart and stayed in the top 10 for seven weeks. The song also charted in Canada and Australia, reaching numbers 43 and 83, respectively. Music video The video for "Long Day" (directed by Roger Pistole), like most of the band's material centers around Matchbox Twenty, but is punctuated by black and white shots from an old movie. Thomas has shorter hair than in the subsequent clips and is dressed in a suit and sunglasses. Track listing Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criteria Studios
Criteria Studios is a recording studio in North Miami, Florida, founded in 1958 by musician Mack Emerman. Hundreds of gold, platinum, and diamond singles and albums have been recorded, mixed or mastered at Criteria, for many notable artists and producers. Facilities Criteria has seven studios, each with its own letter designation. Studio A is Criteria's largest live room, designed to be large enough to record a symphony orchestra, with a ceiling outline of 3,000 square feet and a Solid State Logic 9096 J console, multitrack tape decks, and a Pro Tools HD3 system. Studio B is a Pro Tools suite with a Solid State Logic AWS900. Studio C has a 20 x 30 foot live room with 19 foot high ceilings, and the 40-input vintage Neve 8078 mixing console formerly in Criteria's Studio A. Studio D has an SSL ORIGIN, the John Storyk-designed Studio E with its 27-foot peaked ceilings also houses an SSL9096J. Studio F is a digital production suite, featuring an SSL Duality console. Lastly, the Stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where The Light Goes
''Where the Light Goes'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Matchbox Twenty, released on May 26, 2023, by Atlantic Records. On March 17, 2023, the band released the first single from the album, " Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)". The album debuted at number 53 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with 13,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. ''Where the Light Goes'' is the band's first album in over a decade since ''North'' in 2012. This is also the first album of new material by the band not to be produced by longtime producer Matt Serletic, and also the first to not have any of it singles chart on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. The album was produced by Gregg Wattenberg with band members Paul Doucette and Kyle Cook. Background As they were about to embark on a 2020 tour, the members of Matchbox Twenty had come to the conclusion that they had no desire to make a new album and were now primarily a touring band that would occasionally release new songs. The tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North (Matchbox Twenty Album)
''North'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Matchbox Twenty. It was released on August 28, 2012, in Australia and September 4, 2012, through Atlantic Records worldwide. It is the first album from the band to debut at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 95,000 copies in its first week. It is also the first album of all new material that the band has released since ''More Than You Think You Are'' in 2002, although they recorded six new songs for their 2007 compilation album '' Exile on Mainstream''. It is also their first full-length studio album since rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor's departure from the band in 2005, as well as their last album produced by longtime producer Matt Serletic. Background and recording In 2004, rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor left the band. The group then went on hiatus, with the future of the band uncertain. In 2007, the remaining four group members reunited to do a compilation album, and ended up recording seven new songs over the cours ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exile On Mainstream
''Exile on Mainstream'' is the first compilation album by American rock band Matchbox Twenty. The album was released in two parts: the first was an EP, featuring seven new songs that emerged from a 12-song recording session, produced by Steve Lillywhite. The other part consists of remastered versions of 11 of the band's biggest hits. Recording Matchbox Twenty had been on hiatus since 2005, when Adam Gaynor had left the band. In 2007, the remaining four group members reunited in Los Angeles to do a compilation album, and ended up recording seven new songs over the course of one session. For the first time, every member of the group worked on songwriting. All seven of the new songs on the album were credited to the members of Matchbox Twenty, a first for the group. Prior to this, the songs either were credited to Rob Thomas himself or co-written with various members of the band. Paul Doucette, originally the band's drummer, played rhythm guitar due to Adam Gaynor's departure. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one Performing arts#Performers, performer or by several performers. If the recordings are from one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If the recordings are from several artists, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More Than You Think You Are
''More Than You Think You Are'' is the third studio album by American rock band Matchbox Twenty, released on November 19, 2002. The album is again a departure for the band as it has more of a focus on harder rock than the band's two previous albums. Five singles were released from the album: "Disease", " Unwell", " Bright Lights", " Downfall", and " All I Need". "Downfall" was released only in the United States while "All I Need" was issued only in Australia. Recording Produced by the band's longtime studio collaborator Matt Serletic, ''More Than You Think You Are'' was recorded at Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, New York and at The Hit Factory in New York City. Rob Thomas was pleased with the album, saying: "This is probably the most rockin' record we've ever done, because we've been working with Greg Collins, who's engineered bands like System of a Down and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and mixer Jim Scott, who's worked with people like Wilco and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Sometimes, a recording act is remembered for its " number ones" that outperformed all other albums during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, acquiring its existing name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985), ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1991), and ''Billboard'' 200 Top Albums (1991–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales—both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, the tracking week begins on Friday (to coincide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
