LVL IV | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | October 5, 2004 |
Genre | Post-grunge |
Label | Epic |
Producer | Mike Flynn |
LVL IV, pronounced Level Four, is the debut album by American post-grunge band Future Leaders of the World.
In 2003, singer and guitarist Phil Taylor, drummer Carl Messina, and bassist Toby Cole drove to Los Angeles to record a demo, which led to Cole's departure due to creative differences. Bassist Bill Hershey and lead guitarist Jake Stutevoss joined the lineup, and the band signed a deal with Epic Records. LVL IV was released in the fall of 2004, [1] as was a music video for the song "Let Me Out". [2]
The band toured in 2005 with the likes of Chevelle and Crossfade, [3] and took part in the Jägermeister Music Tour with Submersed and headliners Alter Bridge that spring. [4] While on tour, the band was informed by Epic Records that their contract was terminated. [1]
Johnny Loftus of AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, and said it is sonically influenced by Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine. [3]
LVL IV spent one week on the Billboard 200 at #153 and reached #4 on Top Heatseekers with a total of 20 charting weeks.[ citation needed]
Chart | Peak position |
Year |
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Billboard 200 | 153 | 2004 |
Top Heatseekers | 4 | 2004 |
Single | Chart | Peak position |
Year |
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"Let Me Out" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 6 | 2004 |
"Let Me Out" | Modern Rock Tracks | 32 | 2004 |
"Everyday" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 30 | 2005 |
LVL IV | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | October 5, 2004 |
Genre | Post-grunge |
Label | Epic |
Producer | Mike Flynn |
LVL IV, pronounced Level Four, is the debut album by American post-grunge band Future Leaders of the World.
In 2003, singer and guitarist Phil Taylor, drummer Carl Messina, and bassist Toby Cole drove to Los Angeles to record a demo, which led to Cole's departure due to creative differences. Bassist Bill Hershey and lead guitarist Jake Stutevoss joined the lineup, and the band signed a deal with Epic Records. LVL IV was released in the fall of 2004, [1] as was a music video for the song "Let Me Out". [2]
The band toured in 2005 with the likes of Chevelle and Crossfade, [3] and took part in the Jägermeister Music Tour with Submersed and headliners Alter Bridge that spring. [4] While on tour, the band was informed by Epic Records that their contract was terminated. [1]
Johnny Loftus of AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, and said it is sonically influenced by Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine. [3]
LVL IV spent one week on the Billboard 200 at #153 and reached #4 on Top Heatseekers with a total of 20 charting weeks.[ citation needed]
Chart | Peak position |
Year |
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Billboard 200 | 153 | 2004 |
Top Heatseekers | 4 | 2004 |
Single | Chart | Peak position |
Year |
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"Let Me Out" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 6 | 2004 |
"Let Me Out" | Modern Rock Tracks | 32 | 2004 |
"Everyday" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 30 | 2005 |