Still fresh and funky." Angelique Campbell from Dayton Daily News in Ohio writes, " 311 stays with its formula of combining funk, rock and reggae with a dash of catchy pop sensibility on From Chaos." Jacob Lunders, a contributor for Allmusic writes, "From Chaos astonishes and impresses with considerable energy and focus, proving itself as the album 311 has always been capable of making." Martinez are earnest, energetic MC's, crooning, rapping, shouting across a thundering blend of rock, reggae, hip-hop and psychedelia. Steve Appleford of Los Angeles Times writes " "From Chaos" is mostly a repeat of proven 311 formulas (even with strange new flashes of prog-rock flavor), but singers Nicholas Hexum and S.A. The album received positive reviews from various music critics.
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Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores The band was going through stress of legal trouble, which brought a negativity environment where albums do not get made they did not want to make an album surrounding that subject, so most of the album is born out of "relationships and appreciating life" according to Hexum, who takes pride in being up-beat and positive. According to singer Nick Hexum, they "had a lot of disagreements with Capricorn over the years and it was just time to end our relationship." The band sued Capricorn, voided their contract and signed with Volcano records. Much of the album From Chaos was written by the band while on tour in 2000 promoting their fifth studio album 'Soundsystem.' The album name 'From Chaos' was inspired by the band’s situation with their previous record label of seven years, Capricorn Records. This is the last 311 studio album to receive a RIAA certification. They can be heard on the bonus disc included with Enlarged to Show Detail 2. "Bomb the Town," "Will the World," "We Do It Like This," and "Dreamland" are b-sides from this CD. Shortly after the album was mixed, lead singer Nick Hexum had his tonsils removed.
The latter was the most popular single from the album, and it still remains 311's most popular single to date.įrom Chaos is the first album to ever be recorded in 311's current recording studio The Hive in North Hollywood, California.įrom Chaos is an enhanced CD, featuring interviews with the band.
Singles from this album include " You Wouldn't Believe", " I'll Be Here Awhile", and " Amber". In 2000, before this album was recorded and released they left Capricorn Records and switched to Volcano Entertainment as their permanent label. From Chaos is the sixth studio album by 311, released on June 19, 2001.
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