Rattlesnake
Live
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let's go hang out in a mall or a morgue a smorgasboard let's go hang out in a church we'll go find lurch then we'll haul ass down through the abbey is it money is it fame what's in a name shame? or were they always this lame? it's a crazy crazy mixed up town but it's the rattlesnake I fear in another place in another time I'd be drivin' trucks my dear I'd be skinnin' hunted deer deer let's go hang out in a bar it's not too far we'll take my car we'll lay flowers at the grave of jesco white the sinner's saint the rack is full and so are we of laughing gas and ennui
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Written by: CHAD ALAN GRACEY, CHAD DAVID TAYLOR, EDWARD JOEL KOWALCZYK, PATRICK DAHLHEIMER
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10 facts about this song
Album Release Information"Rattlesnake" is a song by an American rock band Live. It was included in their fifth studio album, "V", which was released on November 7, 2001.
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Musical InfluencesThe band, which was formed in Pennsylvania in 1984, ultimately incorporated post-grunge, alternative rock, and hard rock influences into their music. "Rattlesnake" is a true reflection of these genres.
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Production DetailsThe album "V", which included "Rattlesnake", was produced by Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider, the album marked a departure from the band’s previous producer Jerry Harrison.
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Chart PositionsThough the song "Rattlesnake" was not released as a single, the album "V" peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
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Shell VersionA version of the song "Rattlesnake" was included on the "Shell EP" promotional CD that was released to radio stations in 2004.
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Lyrics and ThemesAs with many of Live's songs, "Rattlesnake"'s lyrics have spiritual undertones and could potentially be interpreted as a commentary on society and cultural values.
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Band's Career"Rattlesnake" was recorded during a period when the band was experiencing significant commercial success, following the multi-platinum successes of their albums 'Throwing Copper' and 'Secret Samadhi'.
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Album ReceptionThough album "V" received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, fans of Live continued to support the band's music. "Rattlesnake" is often cited by fans as one of the album's stand-out tracks.
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Band SplittingDespite the band's early success, personal conflicts led to their disbandment in 2009.
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Reunion and RevivalIn 2016, after their reconciliation, the band members began to make music together again. However, "Rattlesnake" from album "V" remains as one of their most influential songs, reflecting the band’s experimental musicianship.
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