SONG: "How To Win Friends And Influence People"
ARTIST: Everclear
ALBUM: "Slow Motion Daydream"
YEAR: 2003
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Portland, Oregon
YEARS ACTIVE: 1991 - Present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
"How to Win Friends and Influence People" is a cynical commentary on the human condition, contrasting the beauty of the world with the potential for pain and betrayal in relationships, and rejecting the traditional sources of comfort and hope.
EVERCLEAR DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1993 - World Of Noise (Tim/Kerr Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1995 - Sparkle And Fade (Capitol Records)
* Peaked at #25 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Platinum
1997 - So Much For The Afterglow (Capitol Records)
* Peaked at #33 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 2X Platinum
2000 - Songs From An American Movie Vol. One: Learning How To Smile (Capitol Records)
* Peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Platinum
2000 - Songs From An American Movie Vol. Two: Good Time For A Bad Attitude (Capitol Records)
* Peaked at #66 on the Billboard 200
2003 - Slow Motion Daydream (Capitol Records)
* Peaked at #33 on the Billboard 200
2006 - Welcome To The Drama Club (Eleven Seven Records)
* Peaked at #169 on the Billboard 200
2008 - The Vegas years (Capitol Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2009 - In A Different Light (429 Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2011 - Return To Santa Monica (Cleopatra Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2012 - Invisible Stars (eOne Records)
* Peaked at #119 on the Billboard 200
2015 - Black Is The New Black (The End Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2023 - Live At The Whiskey A Go Go (Capitol Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON EVERCLEAR:
Everclear formed as a band back in 1991, hailing from Portland, Oregon. They released their debut album in 1993 called "World Of Noise" but it was their sophomore release, 1995's "Sparkle And Fade" that thrust Everclear on the musical map! The single "Santa Monica" quickly had Everclear all over the radio and MTV. The band continued success with the 1997 release "So Much For The Afterglow". 2000's "Songs From An American Movie Vol. 1" probably marked the peak of Everclear's success. The single "Wonderful" is the band's most successful single to date. Though the band's popularity would begin to wane after this album, the band continued to be active. 2000 would also see the band release "Songs From An American Movie Vol. Two". 2003 saw the band release "Slow Motion Daydream". Following a support tour for this album, long time band members Craig Montoya (bass) and Greg Eklund (drums) both left the band leaving lead vocalist/guitarist and chief songwriter Art Alexakis to ponder the band's future. Alexakis decided to continue Everclear with a new cast of band members and in 2006, the band released "Welcome To The Drama Club". From 2008 to 2011, Everclear released three albums that were basically a covers album, basically an acoustic album and an album of re-worked versions of some of their older songs. In 2012, Everclear released a proper album of all new material called "Invisible Stars". 2015 saw the band release "Black Is The New Black" and the band's most recent release was the 2023 live album, "Live At The Whiskey A Go Go". Everclear was part of the mid 90's alternative wave of bands that flooded the scene soon after the grunge explosion. Though some critics panned them as Nirvana rip offs, I don't really see it. I think Everclear definitely had their own style, mostly because of the vocal delivery of Art Alexakis. I got into Everclear when "Sparkle And Fade" came out in 1995. To this day, "Heroin Girl" is probably my favorite song by the band. "Learning How To Smile" is a great tune too though. I always loved Everclear but I think they lost a little something when Craig Montoya and Greg Eklund left. I know Art Alexakis basically writes all the songs for the band but Montoya and Eklund kinda gave the band a little snarl. Either way, It's great to see this band is still at it and hopefully they're working on some new material. They're way overdue for a new album!
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TEN EVERCLEAR SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Heroin Girl
2. Learning How To Smile
3. So Much For The Afterglow
4. The Swing
5. Blackjack
6. Be Careful What You Ask For
7. American Monster
8. Nervous And Weird
9. When It All Goes Wrong Again
10. Hater
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