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Perfect Self

FieldValue
namePerfect Self
typestudio
artistStereomud
coverPerfect_Self.jpg
released
* Nu metal<ref>{{cite webfirstVincelast=Neilsteintitle=The Top 11 Obscure Nu-Metal Albums Ever Madeurl=http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/11/07/top-ten-obscure-nu-metal-albums/website=MetalSucksdate=November 7, 2014accessdate=April 9, 2025}}
* alternative metal<ref name"AMG" /
* hard&nbsp;rock<ref>{{Cite weblastLloydfirst=Nicolettedate=2002-01-11title=STEREOMUD: PERFECT SELFurl=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2002/01/11/stereomud-perfect-self/access-date=2025-05-01website=Orlando Sentinel}}
length44:55
next_titleEvery Given Moment
next_year2003
misc{{Singles
namePerfect Self
typestudio
single1Pain
single1date2001
single2Steppin Away
single2date2001
  • Nu metal
  • alternative metal
  • hard rock
  • Columbia
  • Loud
  • Rick Parashar
  • Howie Beno
  • Don Gilmore
  • John B. Davis
  • Corey Lowery (co.)

Perfect Self is the debut album by the American rock band Stereomud. It was released on May 22, 2001 through Loud Records and was manufactured via Columbia Records. The album met with moderate commercial success, with its two singles, "Pain" and "Steppin Away", both featuring their own music videos. The album sold more than 100,000 units in the US.

Musically, the album has been described as hard rock with metal influences, similar in style to that of Sevendust (bassist Corey Lowery is younger brother to Clint Lowery of Sevendust and Dark New Day). The album's sound varies from rock and metal-based songs, as vocalist Erik Rogers also varies between clean tone singing and the traditional screaming found in metal music.

The album is listed as having a total of 23 tracks (which was a "lucky" number for Lowery); however, 10 of these tracks are listed as "[untitled track]". These tracks are small electronica-based interludes that are variations of the final track, "Perfect Self", which is a blend of acoustic and electronica.

"Don't Be Afraid" was featured in the soundtrack for the video game ATV Offroad Fury 2.

Track listing

Credits

Stereomud

  • Erik Rogers – vocals
  • Corey Lowery – bass, vocals
  • Joey Zampella – guitar
  • John Fattoruso – guitar
  • Dan Richardson – drums

Production and design

  • Don Gilmore – producer and engineer (2, 3, 13)
  • Rick Parashar – producer (5–8, 10–12, 14), co-producer (16), engineer (5–8, 10–12, 14, 16)
  • Howie Beno – producer and engineer (1, 4, 9, 15, 17–23); mixing (1, 4, 9, 15, 17–22); Pro Tools engineer, programming, and string arranger (23)
  • John B. Davis – producer (16), executive producer
  • Corey Lowery – co-producer (23)
  • Kip Beeleman – engineer (5–8, 10–12, 14, 16)
  • Mark Rains – engineer (16), assistant engineer (11)
  • John Ewing Jr. – Pro Tools engineer (2, 3, 13)
  • Dan Certa – assistant engineer (2, 3, 13)
  • Zach Odom – assistant engineer (16)
  • Hoover Le – assistant engineer (23)
  • Jay Baumgardner – mixing (2, 3, 5–8, 10–14, 16, 23)
  • Tom Baker – mastering
  • Dave Bett – art direction
  • Joey Zampella – art direction
  • Daniel Hastings – photography
  • Sanches Stanfield – digital imaging

Charts

Album

Billboard (North America)

YearChartPosition
2001Billboard 200142

Singles

Billboard charts (North America)

YearSingleChart titleChart position
2001"Pain"Mainstream Rock Tracks8
2001"Pain"Modern Rock Tracks34
2001"Steppin Away"Mainstream Rock Tracks29

References

References

  1. Neilstein, Vince. (November 7, 2014). "The Top 11 Obscure Nu-Metal Albums Ever Made".
  2. Lloyd, Nicolette. (2002-01-11). "STEREOMUD: PERFECT SELF".
  3. "Perfect Self - Stereomud". [[AllMusic]].
  4. "Archived copy".
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