12 Bloody Spies
12 Bloody Spies is the second compilation album by American rock band Chevelle. The album was released on October 26, 2018 by Epic Records. The album consists of B-sides, rarities, covers, and remixes recorded between 2003 and 2016.
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| Released | October 26, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2015 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal | |||
| Length | 45:30 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Various | |||
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Background
The single, "Sleep Walking Elite", a B-side from the Vena Sera sessions,[1] was released on September 27, 2018.[2] On September 28, the compilation album was announced.[3][4] The album's second single, "In Debt to the Earth," was released on October 12.[5]
The song, "Until You're Reformed", a B-side from the Wonder What's Next sessions, was originally released in 2003 on Daredevil: The Album. "Fizgig," a B-side from the Sci-Fi Crimes sessions, was originally released on the band's greatest hits album Stray Arrows: A Collection of Favorites in 2012.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "A Miracle" (The North Corridor sessions, '16) | 5:31 | ||
| 2. | "Sleep Walking Elite" (Vena Sera sessions, '07) |
| Michael Baskette | 3:39 |
| 3. | "In Debt to the Earth" (Vena Sera sessions, '07) |
| Baskette | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Sleep Apnea" (Acoustic version) (Sci-Fi Crimes sessions, '09) | P. Loeffler | 2:22 | |
| 5. | "The Clincher" (Version 103) (This Type of Thinking sessions, '04) |
| Baskette | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Fizgig" (Stray Arrows: A Collection of Favorites, '12) | P. Loeffler |
| 4:51 |
| 7. | "Glimpse of the Con" (Hats Off to the Bull sessions, '11) |
| Joe Barresi | 5:59 |
| 8. | "Indifference" (Hats Off to the Bull sessions, '11) |
| Barresi | 2:10 |
| 9. | "Until You're Reformed" (Wonder What's Next sessions, '02) |
| Garth Richardson | 4:00 |
| 10. | "The Gist" (instrumental; Sci-Fi Crimes sessions, '09) | P. Loeffler |
| 1:44 |
| 11. | "Delivery" (Compulsion cover; Vena Sera sessions, '07) | Compulsion | Baskette | 3:03 |
| 12. | "Leto's Headache" (Sci-Fi Crimes sessions, '09) | P. Loeffler |
| 4:21 |
| Total length: | 45:30 | |||
Personnel
- Pete Loeffler – lead vocals, guitar
- Sam Loeffler – drums
- Dean Bernardini – bass, backing vocals
- Joe Loeffler – bass, backing vocals (tracks 5 and 9)
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[6] | 139 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[7] | 11 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[8] | 21 |
References
- "Chevelle announces rarities and B-sides album, "12 Bloody Spies"". WTAQ. Midwest Communications. September 27, 2018. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- Cornell, Jeff (September 27, 2018). "Chevelle Prep '12 Bloody Spies' Rarities Album". Loudwire. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- Kaufman, Spencer (September 28, 2018). "Chevelle announce 12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities album, release "Sleep Walking Elite" single: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- New Noise Staff (September 28, 2018). "Chevelle Announces New Album '12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities'". New Noise. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- Cornell, Jeff (October 12, 2018). "Chevelle Unleash 'In Debt to the Earth' From '12 Bloody Spies'". Loudwire. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- "Chevelle Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- "Chevelle Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- "Chevelle Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2018.