Fuel

Bloozcrooz · 06-24-2011, 06:41 AM

This was a band who had a couple of songs that stayed on repeat on my stereo when they came out years ago. Im not sure exzactly as to which specific genre they would belong to and I searched but didnt find a thread for them. Although they really only had one album worthy of mentioning, there were two songs on their album "something like human" that I feel were and still are very underrated and seem forgotten. Its just I've never seen anyone mention them so I figured I'd make a thread in case there was anyone else who shared the same enthusiasm for any of their songs. For those who arent familiar with them ill post a lil info below in case you maybe interested.

Lead Vocals - Brett Scallions, Guitar/Songwriter - Carl Bell, Bass - Jeff Abercrombie, Drums - Kevin Miller

Something Like Human was released in 2000 and was their 2nd album release. Their song Hemorrhage made it to the top 40 but failed to progress any farther than #30, even though it still remains one of my favorites. The album did go double platinum by 2001 however. The album also included another song im fond of called Bad Day Again.

Other albums the band put out include Sunburn in 1998 with the song Shimmer on it, which was a billboard top 40 also. In 2003 they released Natural Selection.

The band went through its share of cliche member changes through the years but reunited in 2010 and made the announcment. The band hasnt released anything else as of yet or announced any plans for touring.
Although they never established themselves as super stars or acheived a multitude of hit albums through the years. For me they are still worthy of mentioning and sharing with those who may taken an interest in them.

Bad Day

Hemorrhage

Unknown Soldier · 06-24-2011, 06:58 AM

They are normally thought of as post-grunge and I`ve always liked the "Natural Selection" album more than the "Sunburn" and "Something Like Human" albums. I think they suffered from the fact that singer and guitarist Brett Scallions was very similiar to Kurt Cobain which did them no favours.

I always thought Brett Scallions was an odd choice to be part of the Doors revival band as well.

Bloozcrooz · 06-24-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

They are normally thought of as post-grunge and I`ve always liked the "Natural Selection" album more than the "Sunburn" and "Something Like Human" albums. I think they suffered from the fact that singer and guitarist Brett Scallions was very similiar to Kurt Cobain which did them no favours.

I always thought Brett Scallions was an odd choice to be part of the Doors revival band as well.

Kurt Cobain lol, I liked Nirvana and Cobain so I cant say that I agree Scallions was a bad fit for Fuel. I like Scallions style of vocals, unless your talking personal issues with him away from the music, but isnt that the norm for most rock/grunge bands?

Necromancer · 06-24-2011, 07:19 PM

One of their first releases "Bittersweet" was more hard rocking than all of their music after, they went more pop/mainstream after that release. "Sunburn" was my favorite single by them. "Hemorrhage" was maybe their most popular song, which is actually a descent single.

Bloozcrooz · 06-24-2011, 07:47 PM

Yeah im not one of those if its mainstream then its no good people. The lyrics to hemorrhage and bad day were every bit as good as I could hope for in a song.

Is that you playing guitar?

Dr_Rez · 06-24-2011, 07:51 PM

This band does get a bad wrap. To me there kind of like the eagles. Not in sound but in that I would like a greatest hits album but there full albums are a little boring. Bad Day and Hem are undeniably brilliantly constructed songs.

Necromancer · 06-24-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bloozcrooz

Is that you playing guitar?

No..I actually thought it was an official Fuel video, lol.

Do you like the single Bittersweet?

Bloozcrooz · 06-24-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

No..I actually thought it was an official Fuel video, lol.

Do you like the single Bittersweet?

Oh yeah, just not as much as the other two I mentioned but its still a catchy tune. I just tend to forget about playing that one most the time tbh.

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This band does get a bad wrap. To me there kind of like the eagles. Not in sound but in that I would like a greatest hits album but there full albums are a little boring. Bad Day and Hem are undeniably brilliantly constructed songs.

The Eagles, never would have thought of that comparison but I guess you have a point. There are very few albums in general I can make it all the way through anyway and im sure I dont have to mention who the elite are.

Dr_Rez · 06-24-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bloozcrooz

The Eagles, never would have thought of that comparison but I guess you have a point. There are very few albums in general I can make it all the way through anyway and im sure I dont have to mention who the elite are.

Dont like full albums? WELL THEN BAN. That **** wont be tolerated here.

Bloozcrooz · 06-24-2011, 08:26 PM

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Dont like full albums? WELL THEN BAN. That **** wont be tolerated here.

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Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	They are normally thought of as post-grunge and I`ve always liked the "Natural Selection" album more than the "Sunburn" and "Something Like Human" albums. I think they suffered from the fact that singer and guitarist Brett Scallions was very similiar to Kurt Cobain which did them no favours. I always thought Brett Scallions was an odd choice to be part of the Doors revival band as well.

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Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	One of their first releases "Bittersweet" was more hard rocking than all of their music after, they went more pop/mainstream after that release. "Sunburn" was my favorite single by them. "Hemorrhage" was maybe their most popular song, which is actually a descent single.