Lucy (Candlebox album)

Lucy
Studio album by Candlebox
Released	October 3, 1995
Recorded	March – June 1995 - London Bridge Studio; Seattle, WA
Genre	Post-grunge, alternative rock
Length	49:21
Label	Maverick Records
Producer	Candlebox & Kelly Gray
Candlebox chronology
Candlebox (1993) Lucy (1995) Happy Pills (1998)
Singles from Lucy
"Simple Lessons" Released: 1995 "Understanding" Released: 1995 "Best Friend" Released: 1995

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Entertainment Weekly	(F)[2]

Lucy is the second studio album by Seattle rock band Candlebox. Although the album did not fare as well as its 1993 predecessor, the single "Simple Lessons" received considerable airplay, and Lucy eventually achieved gold certification.

Four tracks from Lucy would be included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006.

Background and recording

In an April 1994 interview with Playgirl, an enthusiastic Kevin Martin announced that the band had 36 new songs ready for their second album.^[3] Early versions of "Understanding (Racially Motivated)" and "Bothered" were performed live in concert that same year.

Two additional songs were recorded during the Lucy studio sessions: "Featherweight" - a B-side to the "Simple Lessons" single - and "Steel and Glass" - a John Lennon cover song released on the tribute album Working Class Hero: A Tribute to John Lennon.

Touring and promotion

Beginning with a brief European leg, touring for Lucy began in September 1995 and ran through June the following year. Tour mates included Our Lady Peace, Sponge, and Seaweed. On the October 2, 1995 edition of the Late Show with David Letterman, Candlebox performed their lead single, "Simple Lessons."

Music videos were filmed for all three singles. The video for "Understanding," directed by filmmaker Gus Van Sant, memorably features the band underwater, including frontman Kevin Martin singing.

Track listing

All songs written and performed by Candlebox

1. "Simple Lessons" — 2:52
2. "Drowned" — 4:51
3. "Lucy" — 4:45
4. "Best Friend" — 3:27
5. "Become (To Tell)" — 3:36
6. "Understanding" — 4:48
7. "Crooked Halo" — 4:02
8. "Bothered" — 2:16
9. "Butterfly" — 4:54
10. "It's Amazing" — 3:59
11. "Vulgar Before Me" — 3:37
12. "Butterfly (Reprise)" — 6:14

Chart positions

Singles

Year	Title	Peak positions
		US Modern Rock	US Mainstream Rock
1995	"Simple Lessons"	12	5
	"Understanding"	—	19
	"Best Friend"	—	—

Personnel

As listed in liner notes.^[4]

Candlebox

• Peter Klett - All sorts of guitars electric and acoustic
• Bardi Martin - bass guitar, electric and acoustic stand-up bass
• Kevin Martin - vocals and background guitars (mostly noise)
• Scott Mercado - drums, hammer dulcimer, percussive stuff

Additional musical friends

• Randy Gaine - piano
• Kelly Gray - rhythm guitar

References

1. Allmusic review
2. Entertainment Weekly review
3. Nussbaum, Beth R. Set to Ignite: Candlebox Playgirl (April 1994). Retrieved on 12-12-10.
4. Lucy (CD). Candlebox. Maverick/Warner Brothers Records. 1995. 9 45962-2.