Everything in Moderation
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Everything in Moderation was the only album by British-based rock trio Winterville, which was released on November 14, 2005 through Toxxic Records. It was released on CD and as a download via iTunes
.
The album showcases the band's blend of 1960s blues-rock
, 1990s grunge
, and modern day rock. It included the band's first acoustic-only song, namely "Mr 3 Percent", which could be seen as the precursor to their later, all-acoustic EP, The Absinthe Sessions. Three singles were released from the album. These were "Shotgun Smile
", "Under My Skin
" and "Breathe
".
The album was listed at number 23 in Classic Rock Magazine's
50 Best Albums of 2005, which was a poll of critics.
All songs written by Peter Shoulder, except "Under My Skin", written by Peter Shoulder & Steve McEwan.
Luke Morley
of the band Thunder
is credited for "Additional production and special guidance", probably because of the friendship the two bands had after their tour together.
The version of "Breathe" included here, and later released as a single, is a completely different recording to that which appeared on the band's earlier limited release The Fallout Sessions EP.
ITunes
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.
The album showcases the band's blend of 1960s blues-rock
Blues-rock
Blues rock is a hybrid musical genre combining bluesy improvisations over the 12-bar blues and extended boogie jams with rock and roll styles. The core of the blues rock sound is created by the electric guitar, piano, bass guitar and drum kit, with the electric guitar usually amplified through a...
, 1990s grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
, and modern day rock. It included the band's first acoustic-only song, namely "Mr 3 Percent", which could be seen as the precursor to their later, all-acoustic EP, The Absinthe Sessions. Three singles were released from the album. These were "Shotgun Smile
Shotgun Smile
"Shotgun Smile" was the first single of British based Blues-rock trio Winterville. It was released on May 23, 2005 through the band's own imprint, Toxxic Records...
", "Under My Skin
Under My Skin (Winterville song)
"Under My Skin" is the second single by British based blues-rock trio Winterville. It was released on CD and iTunes on October 10, 2005, 5 weeks before the release of the band's debut album Everything in Moderation. Unlike their previous single, Shotgun Smile, "Under My Skin" had not appeared on...
" and "Breathe
Breathe (Winterville song)
"Breathe" was the third single from British based Blues-rock trio Winterville. It was released on March 20, 2006 through the band's own imprint, Toxxic Records. The single was available on 7" Vinyl and as a download from the iTunes store...
".
The album was listed at number 23 in Classic Rock Magazine's
Classic Rock (magazine)
Classic Rock is a British magazine dedicated to the radio format of classic rock, published by Future Publishing, who are also responsible for its "sister" publication Metal Hammer. Although firmly focusing on key bands from the 1960s through early 1990s, it also includes articles and reviews of...
50 Best Albums of 2005, which was a poll of critics.
Track listing
| # | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Breathe" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "My Angels" | 4:33 |
| 3. | "Last Legs" | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Mock Halo" | 4:13 |
| 5. | "Mr 3 Percent" | 4:44 |
| 6. | "Nobody" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Shotgun Smile" | 4:11 |
| 8. | "Idle Hands" | 5:17 |
| 9. | "Under My Skin" | 3:40 |
| 10. | "Nothing" | 4:19 |
| 11. | "Penny For The Fool" | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Someday Soon" | 4:50 |
All songs written by Peter Shoulder, except "Under My Skin", written by Peter Shoulder & Steve McEwan.
Luke Morley
Luke Morley
Luke Morley is the lead guitarist and co-songwriter for the rock band The Union. From 1989 to 2009 he was the guitarist, chief songwriter and producer for the hard rock band Thunder...
of the band Thunder
Thunder (band)
Thunder were an English hard rock band, who originally formed in 1989 when the band Terraplane broke up, leaving lead singer Danny Bowes and guitarist/main songwriter Luke Morley to form a new group, namely Thunder...
is credited for "Additional production and special guidance", probably because of the friendship the two bands had after their tour together.
The version of "Breathe" included here, and later released as a single, is a completely different recording to that which appeared on the band's earlier limited release The Fallout Sessions EP.