Tip (album)
Tip is the debut studio album by Canadian rock band Finger Eleven, after their first, Letters from Chutney, was released under their old name of Rainbow Butt Monkeys in 1995. The band was dropped from their record label in 1997, six weeks after the album was released in Canada. They were picked up by Wind-up and the album was re-released on September 15, 1998, to the U.S. and Canada.
| Tip | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 26, 1997 September 15, 1998 (re-release) | |||
| Recorded | 1997 at Arnyard Studios, Toronto | |||
| Genre | Post-grunge, alternative metal, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 41:56 | |||
| Label | Wind-up/Mercury Records | |||
| Producer | Arnold Lanni | |||
| Finger Eleven chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Tip | ||||
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| 1997 Edition | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
Following the release of the album, drummer Rob Gommerman left the band. Rich Beddoe took his place in early 1998.
On October 1, 2014, the album received gold certification in Canada, having surpassed sales of 50,000 units in that country.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Quicksand" | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Tip" | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Shudder" | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Awake and Dreaming" (on Wind-Up Release) "Consolation Day" (on Mercury Release)" | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Above" | 3:42 |
| 6. | "Condenser" | 3:08 |
| 7. | "Thin Spirits" | 3:26 |
| 8. | "Glimpse" | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Costume for a Gutterball" | 4:38 |
| 10. | "Temporary Arms" | 4:08 |
| 11. | "Swallowtail" | 4:23 |
Extra Information
- All songs written by James Black, Scott Anderson and Arnold Lanni except:
- "Quicksand", written by Black, Scott Anderson, Lanni and Rob Gommerman
- "Shudder" and "Condenser", written by Black, Scott Anderson, Lanni, Sean Anderson
- Differences exist between the two releases of Tip:
- "Awake and Dreaming" was named "Consolation Day" and included an extra verse. Cello, feedback and percussion were added for the re-release.
- "Above" features a new vocal track.
- "Thin Spirits" contains different guitar tracks.
- Album art within, changed.
Chart positions
- Singles
| Year | Song | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Quicksand" | Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[2] | 28 |
| 1999 | "Above" | 34 |
Credits
Finger Eleven
- Scott Anderson - vocals
- James Black - guitar, vocals
- Rick Jackett - guitar
- Sean Anderson - bass
- Rob Gommerman - drums
Additional personnel
- Arnold Lanni - producer
- Angelo Caruso - engineer
- Howie Weinberg - mastering
References
- "Tip - Finger Eleven". Allmusic.
- "Finger Eleven". Allmusic.
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