All About Chemistry
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All About Chemistry is an album by Semisonic
, released on March 13, 2001 through MCA Records
. With this release, the band failed, at least in America, to capitalize on the momentum it had generated with the song "Closing Time
" from their previous album, Feeling Strangely Fine
. This had a softer edge than Feeling Strangely Fine and was not as popular with the fans. Its poor sales led to the band going on an unofficial hiatus. However, it has a five star rating by Q magazine. The title track was featured on the soundtrack for 40 Days and 40 Nights.
The song "One True Love" was co-written by the band's singer/guitarist, Dan Wilson
, and music legend Carole King
. The song "Get a Grip" is an ode to masturbation
.
The special edition of the album features cover art with orange fluid in the vials instead of the blue fluid of the original. It includes two bonus tracks, "Girlfriend" and "Ordinary Life"; instead of being tacked onto the end, they appear between "Get a Grip" and "Surprise."
As of 2011, All About Chemistry remains the band's last studio album.
, except where noted.
with
Semisonic
Semisonic is an American alternative rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1995. The band consisted of three members: Dan Wilson , John Munson , and Jacob Slichter...
, released on March 13, 2001 through MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
. With this release, the band failed, at least in America, to capitalize on the momentum it had generated with the song "Closing Time
Closing Time (Semisonic song)
"Closing Time" is the title of a song by American alternative rock band Semisonic. It was released in March 1998 as the lead single from their album Feeling Strangely Fine. One of the band's most popular songs, it was written by Dan Wilson and produced by Nick Launay. The song was nominated for the...
" from their previous album, Feeling Strangely Fine
Feeling Strangely Fine
Feeling Strangely Fine is the follow-up by Semisonic to 1996's Great Divide recorded at Seedy Underbelly Studio, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band had over 60 new songs in mind as they went into the recording process and had three specific requirements when they decided they wanted to record a new...
. This had a softer edge than Feeling Strangely Fine and was not as popular with the fans. Its poor sales led to the band going on an unofficial hiatus. However, it has a five star rating by Q magazine. The title track was featured on the soundtrack for 40 Days and 40 Nights.
The song "One True Love" was co-written by the band's singer/guitarist, Dan Wilson
Dan Wilson (musician)
Daniel Dodd "Dan" Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, Grammy-winning songwriter and producer...
, and music legend Carole King
Carole King
Carole King is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, King had an album, Tapestry, top the U.S...
. The song "Get a Grip" is an ode to masturbation
Masturbation
Masturbation refers to sexual stimulation of a person's own genitals, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation can be performed manually, by use of objects or tools, or by some combination of these methods. Masturbation is a common form of autoeroticism...
.
The special edition of the album features cover art with orange fluid in the vials instead of the blue fluid of the original. It includes two bonus tracks, "Girlfriend" and "Ordinary Life"; instead of being tacked onto the end, they appear between "Get a Grip" and "Surprise."
As of 2011, All About Chemistry remains the band's last studio album.
Track listing
All songs written by Dan WilsonDan Wilson (musician)
Daniel Dodd "Dan" Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, Grammy-winning songwriter and producer...
, except where noted.
- "ChemistryChemistry (semisonic song)"Chemistry" is a song by the alternative rock band Semisonic. It was their first single on their 2001 album, All About Chemistry. It reached 39 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracksand 35 on the UK Singles Chart.-Music video:...
" – (Wilson, Harris, Lewis) 4:08 - "Bed" – 4:05
- "Act Naturally" – 3:42
- "She's Got My Number" – 5:02
- "Follow" – 3:44
- "Sunshine & Chocolate" – 3:35
- "Who's Stopping You?" (John MunsonJohn MunsonJohn Munson is a Minneapolis musician who is best known as the bass player for Semisonic. He was also a member of Trip Shakespeare during the late 1980s and early 1990s.-Trip Shakespeare:...
, Wilson) – 3:06 - "I Wish" – 7:56
- "One True Love" (Wilson, Carole KingCarole KingCarole King is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, King had an album, Tapestry, top the U.S...
) – 3:51 - "Get a GripGet a Grip (Semisonic Song)Get A Grip is a song by the alternative rock band Semisonic.-Music Video and Popularity:The music video for this song takes place in a gym and has some CGI features with the guitar apparition. Many sex jokes appear throughout the video. The song was a maintake along with Chemistry overseas but not...
" – 3:35 - "Surprise" – 3:48
- "El Matador" (Jacob SlichterJacob SlichterJacob Slichter is an American musician. He graduated from Harvard with a degree in African American studies and history...
) – 5:08 - "Over My Head" Japanese bonus trackBonus trackIn terms of recorded music, a bonus track is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album. This is most often done as a promotional device, either as an incentive to customers to purchase albums they might otherwise not, or to repurchase albums they already...
Personnel
- Dan WilsonDan Wilson (musician)Daniel Dodd "Dan" Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, Grammy-winning songwriter and producer...
– Vocals, Guitars - John MunsonJohn MunsonJohn Munson is a Minneapolis musician who is best known as the bass player for Semisonic. He was also a member of Trip Shakespeare during the late 1980s and early 1990s.-Trip Shakespeare:...
– Bass guitar, Trombone - Jacob SlichterJacob SlichterJacob Slichter is an American musician. He graduated from Harvard with a degree in African American studies and history...
– Drums
with
- Ken ChastainKen ChastainKenneth Lee Chastain , is a musician, engineer, and producer currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is featured on percussion on Ziggy Marley's Love Is My Religion album and many other well-known artists' works...
– Congas on "Act Naturally", Darbuca on "Sunshine & Chocolate", Korg WaveDrum on "I Wish", Tabla on "El Matador" - Carole KingCarole KingCarole King is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, King had an album, Tapestry, top the U.S...
– Vocals, Electric piano on "One True Love" - Matt Wilson – Additional vocals, Synth on "Bed"
- John FieldsJohn Fields (producer)John Fields is an American record producer and musician. Fields has produced for a number of musical artists, including the Jonas Brothers, Switchfoot, Pink, Andrew W. K., Har Mar Superstar, Miley Cyrus, and Demi Lovato...
– Synths, Loops, Bass on "Sunshine & Chocolate" - Gary LourisGary LourisGary Louris is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter of alternative country and pop music. He was a founding member of the Minneapolis-based band The Jayhawks, and their principal songwriter and vocalist after the departure of Mark Olson; he is often credited with the band's subsequent move from...
– Guitar solo on "I Wish" - Shane Washington – French horn on "Surprise"