LVL IV

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LVL IV
Studio album by
Future Leaders of the World
ReleasedOctober 5, 2004
GenrePost-grunge
LabelEpic
ProducerMike Flynn

LVL IV, pronounced Level Four, is the debut album by American post-grunge band Future Leaders of the World.

Background and release

In 2003, singer and guitarist Phil Taylor, drummer Carl Messina, and bassist Toby Cole drove to Los Angeles to record a demo, which led to Cole's departure due to creative differences. Bassist Bill Hershey and lead guitarist Jake Stutevoss joined the lineup, and the band signed a deal with Epic Records. LVL IV was released in the fall of 2004,[1] as was a music video for the song "Let Me Out".[2]

Touring

The band toured in 2005 with the likes of Chevelle and Crossfade,[3] and took part in the Jägermeister Music Tour with Submersed and headliners Alter Bridge that spring.[4] While on tour, the band was informed by Epic Records that their contract was terminated.[1]

Critical reception

Johnny Loftus of AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, and said it is sonically influenced by Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine.[3]

Track listing

  1. "Spotlight" – 4:11
  2. "Everyday" – 3:22
  3. "Let Me Out" – 4:04
  4. "Kill Pop" – 3:47
  5. "Unite" – 5:12
  6. "Make You Believe" – 3:26
  7. "Sued" – 4:05
  8. "House of Chains" – 4:42
  9. "4 Sale" – 5:02
  10. "Your Gov't Loves You" – 4:13

Personnel

  • Phil Taylor – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Bill Hershey – bass guitar
  • Jake Stutevoss – lead guitar
  • Carl Messina – drums
  • Mike Flynn – production

Chart positions

LVL IV spent one week on the Billboard 200 at #153 and reached #4 on Top Heatseekers with a total of 20 charting weeks.[citation needed]

Album

Chart Peak
position 		Year
Billboard 200 153 2004
Top Heatseekers 4 2004

Singles

Single Chart Peak
position 		Year
"Let Me Out" Mainstream Rock Tracks 6 2004
"Let Me Out" Modern Rock Tracks 32 2004
"Everyday" Mainstream Rock Tracks 30 2005

References

  1. ^ a b Future Leaders of the World, AllMusic
  2. ^ "Let Me Out". MTV. (December 1, 2004).
  3. ^ a b "LVL IV". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Alter Bridge To Lead Jaegermeister Tour. Billboard. (March 2, 2005). Retrieved on 9-04-09.
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