"Weeds" is a song by American alternative metal band Life of Agony. The song was released as the first single from the band's third studio album Soul Searching Sun.
| "Weeds" | ||||
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| Single by Life of Agony | ||||
| from the album Soul Searching Sun | ||||
| Released | September 1997 | |||
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| Length | 4:07 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Alan Robert | |||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Life of Agony singles chronology | ||||
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The song is the band's first charting single, reaching no. 27 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and no. 91 on the UK Singles Chart. The b-side "River Runs Red (Re-Zamped)" is a re-recording of the title track from the band's debut album; this version of the song also appeared on certain special editions of Soul Searching Sun. "How It Would Be '97" is a re-recording of "How It Would Be" from Ugly.
Track listing
edit- CD single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Weeds" (Edit) | Robert | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Weeds" (Unplugged) | Robert | 4:36 |
| 3. | "River Runs Red" (Re-Zamped) | Caputo, Zampella, Robert | 3:28 |
| 4. | "How It Would Be '97" | Caputo | 5:47 |
- 7" single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Weeds" (Edit) | Robert | 3:36 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tangerine" (Re-Zep; Led Zeppelin cover) | Page | 3:27 |
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Active Rock (Billboard)[3] | 19 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 27 |
| UK Singles Chart (Official Charts Company)[5] | 91 |
Personnel
editLife of Agony
- Keith Caputo – vocals
- Joey Z. – guitar
- Alan Robert – bass
- Dan Richardson – drums
References
edit- ^ Sendra, Tim. "Seek and Destroy: 16 Nu-Metal Extremes Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
This compilation from Empire Music indeed features 16 alt-metal tracks from bands who fall into the nu-metal sound.
- ^ "Hear Cruel Hand's Reverent Cover of Life of Agony's "Weeds"". Revolver. February 5, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Life of Agony Chart History Active Rock". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Life of Agony Chart history Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "LIFE OF AGONY|full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 12, 2021.