Blue-Sky Research

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Blue-Sky Research
Blue-Sky Research cover
Studio album by Taproot
Released August 16, 2005
Recorded October 2004 - January 2005 in Los Angeles, California
Genre Alternative Rock, Alternative Metal
Length 51:26
Label Atlantic / Velvet Hammer
Producer(s) Toby Wright
Professional reviews
Taproot chronology
Welcome
(2002)		 Blue-Sky Research
(2005)


Blue-Sky Research is Taproot's third major label album which was released on August 15, 2005 internationally and a day later in the United States. Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, Far and Onelinedrawing member Jonah Matranga and Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter make guest appearances. "Calling" was released as the first single and was a moderate hit, while Birthday followed quietly. The album highlights a new direction for Taproot, abandoning their once successful nu metal formula, and progressing to a more alternative rock approach. It will be Taproot's last album with Atlantic Records, as both parties have decided to part ways. The album has sold over 100,000 copies in the U.S., with little label support.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "I Will Not Fall For You" – 3:01
  2. "Violent Seas" – 3:45
  3. "Birthday" – 4:29
  4. "Facepeeler" – 4:49
  5. "Calling" – 3:53
  6. "Forever Endeavor" – 4:02
  7. "April Suits" – 3:26
  8. "Lost In The Woods" – 4:14
  9. "So Eager" – 4:00
  10. "She" – 3:25
  11. "Promise" – 3:34
  12. "Nightmare" – 4:01
  13. "Blue-Sky Research / What's Left" – 4:41

[edit] Notes

  • "Calling" was released in late 2005. It was used by the WWE as the theme song for their Unforgiven pay-per-view event in 2005.
    • Received radio airplay on June 27, 2005.
    • Music video premiered on MTV.com.
  • The song "Stay Away" which did not make the final cut, appeared on the Japanese Version of the album.
  • Another song titled "Who's To Say" was recorded during the Blue-Sky Research sessions but has yet to be released.

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
2005 The Billboard 200 #33

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
2005 "Calling" Mainstream Rock Tracks #11
2005 "Calling" Modern Rock Tracks #23
2005 "Birthday" Mainstream Rock Tracks #39


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