The Red
This article is about the breakthrough single from the Chicago-based hard rock band Chevelle.
For other uses, see
The Red (disambiguation).
"The Red" is the breakthrough single from the Chicago-based alternative metal band Chevelle. It is the fifth track and lead single from their major label debut, Wonder What's Next, released in 2002. It is often considered their most popular track, despite the fact that "Send the Pain Below" charted higher. However, it is the band's biggest pop hit, reaching #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, in addition to placing in the top 5 of both the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart (#3) and the Modern Rock Tracks chart (#4), which is where "Send the Pain Below" did chart higher. MLB Player Geoff Blum uses "The Red" as his intro song when coming up to bat.
The song is about dealing with frustration and anger. Its music video depicts an anger management seminar where vocalist Pete Loeffler ascends a podium and sings the verse lyrics. The video then breaks to Chevelle performing the heavy chorus under red lighting. The agitated seminar participants, which include band members Sam and Joe, begin tossing folding chairs. By the end of the song, it is revealed that the fight happened to be just a dream.
Charts
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Chart |
Peak
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| 2002 |
Billboard Modern Rock Tracks |
4 |
| 2003 |
Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks |
3 |
| 2003 |
Billboard Hot 100 |
56 |
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