XIII (Mushroomhead album)

XIII
Studio album by Mushroomhead
Released	October 14, 2003
Recorded	2002-2003
Studio	Mars Studio (Ohio)
Genre	Alternative metal nu metal
Length	58:00
Label	Universal Records
Producer	Mushroomhead, Steve Felton, Johnny K, Matt Wallace
Mushroomhead chronology
M3 (1999) XIII (2003) Savior Sorrow (2006)
Singles from XIII
"Sun Doesn't Rise" Released: August 12, 2003 "Eternal" Released: 2004 "Kill Tomorrow" Released: 2004

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AllMusic

XIII is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Mushroomhead, released on October 14, 2003. The album reached No. 40 on the Billboard 200 and sold 400,000 copies worldwide making it the band's most successful album to date. It is the second Mushroomhead album to be distributed through a major label, and it was also the debut release for then-new guitarists Bronson and Gravy, as well as turntablist/sampler Stitch.

XIII includes the single "Sun Doesn't Rise". Its music video was directed by Vincent Marcone. The video aired frequently on Headbangers Ball upon release. The track "Sun Doesn't Rise" was also featured on the Freddy vs. Jason soundtrack.

Reception

The album received positive reviews, with critics stating that it was a much more improved version of XX. It could be seen as the first major release of Mushroomhead to review, as XX was only a compilation album featuring songs from their past 3 self-released albums. Some critics complimented on Mushroomhead's extensive use of piano solos and various other instruments.

In 2018, the album was ranked at No. 20 on Revolver's list of "20 Essential Nu-Metal Albums".

Track listing

All songs written by Mushroomhead, except for "Crazy" written by Seal and Guy Sigsworth.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Kill Tomorrow"	3:45
2.	"Sun Doesn't Rise"	3:12
3.	"Mother Machine Gun"	4:16
4.	"Nowhere to Go"	3:42
5.	"Becoming Cold (216)"	4:25
6.	"One More Day" (featuring Devon Gorman)	3:36
7.	"The Dream Is Over" (featuring Jens Kidman of Meshuggah)	3:15
8.	"The War Inside"	2:58
9.	"Almost Gone"	4:01
10.	"Eternal"	3:12
11.	"Our Own Way" (featuring Devon Gorman)	3:40
12.	"Destroy the World Around Me"	8:21
13.	"Thirteen" (hidden track "Crazy" starts at 5:23)	9:31

UK bonus tracks

No.	Title	Length
14.	"Treason"	2:34
15.	"Loop #6"	3:34

Enhanced CD online content

No.	Title	Length
16.	"Along the Way"	3:37
17.	"The Simpleton"	2:44
18.	"The Eternal" (music video)	3:13
19.	"Along the Way" (music video)	3:19

Bonus tracks

British copies of the album include the song "Treason" and the instrumental "Loop #6". Enhanced copies were said to have "Along the Way" and "Simpleton" as bonus tracks available for download through a CD identification process from a secret page on Universalmotown.com. Since Mushroomhead left Universal, the page has been removed.

Credits

Mushroomhead

• Jeffrey Nothing – vocals
• J Mann – vocals
• Pig Benis – bass
• Bronson – guitars
• Gravy – guitars
• Shmotz – keyboards, samples
• ST1TCH – electronics, programming, samples, turntables
• Skinny – drums, percussion

Additional personnel

• Devon Gorman – additional vocals on "One More Day" and "Our Own Way"
• Jens Kidman – additional vocals on "The Dream Is Over"
• Vanessa Solowiowi – photography, layout
• Matt Wallace – mixing, additional production on "Crazy"
• Johnny K – additional production on "Sun Doesn't Rise" and "Nowhere to Go"
• Brian Gardner – mastering

Chart positions

Year	Chart	Position
2003	Billboard 200	#40