Surrender (The Chemical Brothers album)

Surrender (The Chemical Brothers album) is the third studio album by English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers, composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. The album features collaborations with Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star, and Jonathan Donahue of Mercury Rev. The album's sound is characterized by its Big beat and Electronica styles, which were influenced by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Kraftwerk.

Background

The album was recorded at Orinoco Studios in London and Rowlands' home studio in 1998 and 1999. The duo worked with various artists, including Noel Gallagher, who co-wrote and sang on the track Let Forever Be, and Hope Sandoval, who sang on the track Asleep from Day. The album's title, Surrender, was inspired by the idea of surrendering to the music and letting go of one's inhibitions, as expressed by Tom Rowlands in an interview with NME. The album's sound was also influenced by The Chemical Brothers' live performances, which featured DJing and live instrumentation by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, as well as guest appearances by Bernard Sumner of New Order and Primal Scream.

Release and reception

The album was released on June 21, 1999, by Freestyle Dust and Astralwerks to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the album's energetic and catchy sound, as well as the collaborations with other artists. The album received positive reviews from publications such as Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and The Guardian, with Robert Christgau of The Village Voice praising the album's "big-beat Electronica" sound. The album was also a commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Albums Chart and the top 10 of the US Billboard 200 chart, and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The album's success was also fueled by the popularity of its singles, including Out of Control and Music: Response, which featured Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons performing live with The Flaming Lips and The Charlatans.

Track listing

The album features 11 tracks, including the singles Out of Control, Music: Response, and Let Forever Be. The track listing is as follows: 1. Music: Response 2. Out of Control 3. Asleep from Day 4. Let Forever Be 5. Dream On 6. EML Ritual 7. The Sunshine Underground 8. Asleep from Day (reprise) 9. Got Glint? 10. Surrender 11. The Diamond Sky.

Personnel

The album features a range of guest musicians, including Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star, and Jonathan Donahue of Mercury Rev. The album was produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, with additional production by Steve Dub and Tim Burgess of The Charlatans. The album's engineering and mixing were handled by Steve Dub and Jon Collyer, with assistance from Dan the Automator and Mario Caldato Jr..

Charts and certifications

The album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Albums Chart and the top 10 of the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The album's singles, including Out of Control and Music: Response, also charted well, with Out of Control reaching the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. The album's success helped establish The Chemical Brothers as one of the leading acts in the Electronic music genre, alongside other artists such as The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, and Moby. Category:1999 albums