Transistor (song)

"Transistor"
Single by 311
from the album Transistor
Released 1997
Format CD,
Vinyl
Genre Alternative rock
Reggae rock
Length 3:03
Label Capricorn Records
Writer(s) Nick Hexum, S.A. Martinez, Chad Sexton
311 singles chronology
"All Mixed Up"
(1996)
"Transistor'"
(1997)
"Prisoner"
(1997)

"Transistor" is the title track by the band 311 from the album Transistor (1997). The song clocks in at approximately 3:03. A music video was also shot and directed for the single.

Music video

The video features the band playing in a small room, while a giant CGI rotating orb travels from city to city showing the band performing in their room on the sides of the orb. Some of the cities include New York City, Los Angeles, Paris, France, etc.[1]

Charts

Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Billboard Alternative Songs 14[2]
US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks 31[3]

References

  1. ^ Unknown (May 7, 2007). "311 'Transistor'". YouTube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnXNLqIqDrM. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  2. ^ Alternative Songs »August 2 1997 (1997-08-02). "Transistor - 311". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/#/song/311/transistor/959426. Retrieved 2011-09-25. 
  3. ^ "311". AllMusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/311-p36903/charts-awards/billboard-singles. Retrieved 2011-09-25.