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]

Anthem for the Underdog
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 14, 2007
GenrePost-grunge[1]
Length38:50
LabelWind-Up
ProducerSkidd Mills,[2] Justin Rimer[3]
12 Stones chronology
Potter's Field
(2004)
Anthem for the Underdog
(2007)
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
(2010)
Singles from Anthem for the Underdog
  1. "Lie to Me"
    Released: June 4, 2007
  2. "Anthem for the Underdog"
    Released: 2008
  3. "Adrenaline"
    Released: 2008
  4. "Broken Road"
    Released: 2009
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Anthem for the Underdog" Aaron Gainer, Eric Weaver, Paul McCoy3:04
2."Lie to Me"Justin Rimer[6] 3:39
3."Broken Road"Rimer, Chris DaughtryRimer, Daughtry4:00
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
Bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
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

Charts

Album

Chart (2007) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200[5] 53
Rock Albums Chart 13
Alternative Albums 14
Hard Rock Albums 5

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
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

  1. Anthem for the Underdog at AllMusic
  2. "Skidd Mills Artist Direct". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  3. "Justin Rimer Artist Direct". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  4. Gangl, Bert. The Phantom Tollbooth https://www.tollbooth.org/2007/reviews/12stones.html. Retrieved October 12, 2023. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Anthem for the Underdog - 12 Stones". Billboard.com. September 1, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
  6. 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.


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