''Sinner'' is the debut studio album by the American rock band

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, released on June 5, 2001, by

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. It is considered to be the band's most popular album, being certified

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in the same year that it was released. This was due at least in part to "

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" which remains the band's most well-known song. This is the only studio album by the band to feature original lead singer Dave Williams. While touring in support of ''Sinner'', he died on August 14, 2002, from

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. The album debuted at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Drowning Pool released a reissue of the album called the "Unlucky 13th Anniversary Edition" in 2014. The album was put at no. 25 on Metal Descent's list "The 25 Best Alternative Metal Albums". Their songs "Mute", "Told You So", and "Reminded" were featured on '' Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge''.

Writing and recording

Dave Williams explained how the album got its name in an MTV interview: Williams also remarked on the track order: "We wanted to start with 'Sinner' and end with 'Sermon'. We covered all the bases on religion and bad relationships." On "Sermon", Mike Luce stated: The Unlucky 13th Anniversary Edition of the album contains an unreleased demo called "Heroes Sleeping". CJ Pierce explained the meaning of the song:

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes. Drowning Pool * Dave Williams – vocals * C. J. Pierce – guitars * Stevie Benton – bass * Mike Luce – drums Production * Jay Baumgardner – production, mixing at NRG Studios, Hollywood, California * James Murray –

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* J.D. Andrew – assistant engineering * Tom Baker – mastering at Precision Mastering, Hollywood, California * Stig – guitar tech * Ross – drum tech at Drum Doctors Artwork * Ed Sherman – album artwork * Glen DiCrocco – photography * Chapman Baehler – band photo

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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