''Lucy'' is the second studio album by

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. Although the album did not fare as well as its 1993 predecessor, the single "Simple Lessons" received considerable airplay, and ''Lucy'' eventually achieved

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. Four tracks from ''Lucy'' would be included on '' The Best of Candlebox'' in 2006.

Background and recording

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to the "Simple Lessons" single - and "Steel and Glass" - a

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'' Working Class Hero: A Tribute to John Lennon''.

Touring and promotion

Beginning with a brief European leg, touring for ''Lucy'' began in September 1995 and ran through June the following year. Tour mates included

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'', Candlebox performed their lead single, "Simple Lessons." Music videos were filmed for all three singles. The video for "Understanding," directed by filmmaker

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, memorably features the band underwater, including frontman Kevin Martin singing.

Track listing

All songs written and performed by Candlebox # "Simple Lessons" — 2:52 # "Drowned" — 4:51 # "Lucy" — 4:45 # "Best Friend" — 3:27 # "Become (To Tell)" — 3:36 # "Understanding" — 4:48 # "Crooked Halo" — 4:02 # "Bothered" — 2:16 # "Butterfly" — 4:54 # "It's Amazing" — 3:59 # "Vulgar Before Me" — 3:37 # "Butterfly (Reprise)" — 6:14

Personnel

Candlebox

* Kevin Martin - lead vocals *Peter Klett - guitar *Bardi Martin - bass * Scott Mercado - drums

Additional musicians

* Randy Gane - piano

Charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control 1995 albums Candlebox albums Maverick Records albums Albums produced by Kelly Gray