Rattlesnake

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About Rattlesnake

"Rattlesnake" is a song by alternative rock group Live, which was released as the fourth and final single from their 1997 album, Secret Samadhi.


Year:
1997
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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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Live

Live ( /ˈlaɪv/, often typeset as LĪVE) is an American rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass), Chad Gracey (drums), and Chris Shinn (vocals). Live's original lead singer Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009. more »

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Written by: CHAD ALAN GRACEY, CHAD DAVID TAYLOR, EDWARD JOEL KOWALCZYK, PATRICK DAHLHEIMER

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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.
Musical Influences
The 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.
Production Details
The 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.
Chart Positions
Though 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.
Shell Version
A version of the song "Rattlesnake" was included on the "Shell EP" promotional CD that was released to radio stations in 2004.
Lyrics and Themes
As 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.
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'.
Album Reception
Though 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.
Band Splitting
Despite the band's early success, personal conflicts led to their disbandment in 2009.
Reunion and Revival
In 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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