Anthem for the Underdog
Anthem for the Underdog is the third studio album by American rock band 12 Stones. It was released on Wind-up Records on August 14, 2007. "Lie to Me", the album's first single, was made available on 12 Stones' MySpace and official website along with the second single "Anthem for the Underdog". Both singles charted in the top 30 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, while "It Was You" charted in the top 10 on Christian Rock charts. The third single, "Adrenaline", was the theme song for the Met-Rx World's Strongest Man competition in 2007. Anthem for the Underdog debuted at No. 53 on the Billboard 200, and stayed on the chart for four weeks.[5]
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| Released | August 14, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Post-grunge[1] | |||
| Length | 38:50 | |||
| Label | Wind-Up | |||
| Producer | Skidd Mills,[2] Justin Rimer[3] | |||
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| Singles from Anthem for the Underdog | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | [4] |
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Paul McCoy, except where noted; all music is composed by Justin Rimer and Paul McCoy, except where noted
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anthem for the Underdog" | Aaron Gainer, Eric Weaver, Paul McCoy | 3:04 | |
| 2. | "Lie to Me" | Justin Rimer[6] | 3:39 | |
| 3. | "Broken Road" | Rimer, Chris Daughtry | Rimer, Daughtry | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Adrenaline" | 3:21 | ||
| 5. | "It Was You" | 3:33 | ||
| 6. | "This Dark Day" | 3:22 | ||
| 7. | "World So Cold" | 3:55 | ||
| 8. | "Arms of a Stranger" | 3:16 | ||
| 9. | "Hey Love" | 3:53 | ||
| 10. | "Games You Play" | 2:57 | ||
| 11. | "Lie to Me" (acoustic) | 3:50 | ||
| Total length: | 38:50 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Once in a Lifetime" (iTunes exclusive) | 3:51 |
| 13. | "It Was You (Acoustic)" (Wal-Mart Music downloads exclusive) | 3:28 |
Personnel
12 Stones
- Paul McCoy – vocals
- Eric Weaver – lead guitar
- Justin Rimer – rhythm guitar, bass
- Aaron Gainer – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Dave Smith – bass
- Joseph Walser – bass
- Richard Thomas Jr – cello
- Scott Hardin – piano
- Anna Acosta – violin
- Skidd Mills – additional guitars
Production
- Skidd Mills – producer, engineering
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
- Nik Karpen – assistant mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Diana Meltzer – A&R
Charts
Album
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200[5] | 53 |
| Rock Albums Chart | 13 |
| Alternative Albums | 14 |
| Hard Rock Albums | 5 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 2007 | "Lie to Me" | U.S. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 24 |
| 2008 | "Anthem for the Underdog" | U.S. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 26 |
| "Adrenaline" | U.S. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 23 |
References
- Anthem for the Underdog at AllMusic
- "Skidd Mills Artist Direct". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- "Justin Rimer Artist Direct". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- Gangl, Bert. The Phantom Tollbooth https://www.tollbooth.org/2007/reviews/12stones.html. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "Anthem for the Underdog - 12 Stones". Billboard.com. September 1, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
- WCCCnervousrex (March 2, 2012). "12 STONES LIE TO ME ACOUSTIC WCCC-FM HARTFORD CT". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2017 – via YouTube.