# From Chaos

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2001 studio album by 311

From Chaos Studio album by 311 Released June 19, 2001 Recorded December 2000 – March 2001 Studio The Hive (North Hollywood, California) Sound City (Van Nuys, California) Genre Alternative rock, rap rock Length 39:49 Label Volcano Producer 311, Ron Saint Germain 311 chronology Soundsystem (1999) From Chaos (2001) Evolver (2003) Singles from From Chaos "You Wouldn't Believe" Released: July 3, 2001 "I'll Be Here Awhile" Released: 2001 "Amber" Released: February 2002

***From Chaos*** is the sixth studio [album](/source/Album) by [311](/source/311_(band)), released on June 19, 2001. It was their first album to be released through [Volcano Entertainment](/source/Volcano_Entertainment), and their first to be recorded through their own recording studio, [The Hive](/source/The_Hive_(recording_studio)) in [North Hollywood, California](/source/North_Hollywood%2C_California). Singles from this album include "[You Wouldn't Believe](/source/You_Wouldn't_Believe)", "[I'll Be Here Awhile](/source/I'll_Be_Here_Awhile)", and "[Amber](/source/Amber_(song))".

## Background

Much of the album *From Chaos* was written by the band while on tour in 2000 promoting their fifth studio album ['Soundsystem.'](/source/Soundsystem_(311_album)) The album name 'From Chaos' was inspired by the band's situation with their previous record label of seven years, Capricorn Records. According to singer Nick Hexum, they "had a lot of disagreements with Capricorn over the years and it was just time to end our relationship." The band sued Capricorn, voided their contract and signed with [Volcano Records](/source/Volcano_Entertainment). The band was going through stress of legal trouble, which brought a negativity environment where albums do not get made; they did not want to make an album surrounding that subject, so most of the album is born out of "relationships and appreciating life" according to Hexum, who takes pride in being up-beat and positive.[1] "Bomb the Town," "Will the World," "We Do It Like This," and "Dreamland" are [b-sides](/source/B-sides) from this CD. They can be heard on the bonus disc included with band video documentary *[Enlarged to Show Detail 2](/source/Enlarged_to_Show_Detail_2)*.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Critical reception

Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [2] The Encyclopedia of Popular Music [3] Kerrang! [4] Rolling Stone [5] The Rolling Stone Album Guide [6]

The album received positive reviews from various music critics. Steve Appleford of *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)* writes "[the album] "From Chaos" is mostly a repeat of proven [311](/source/311_(band)) formulas (even with strange new flashes of prog-rock flavor), but singers *[Nicholas Hexum](/source/Nicholas_Hexum)* and S.A. Martinez are earnest, energetic MC's, crooning, rapping, shouting across a thundering blend of rock, reggae, hip-hop and psychedelia. Still fresh and funky."[7] Angelique Campbell from *[Dayton Daily News](/source/Dayton_Daily_News)* in Ohio writes, "[311](/source/311_(band)) stays with its formula of combining funk, rock and reggae with a dash of catchy pop sensibility on From Chaos."[8] Jacob Lunders, a contributor for *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)* writes, "From Chaos astonishes and impresses with considerable energy and focus, proving itself as the album [311](/source/311_(band)) has always been capable of making."[2]

However, Paul Massari of *[The Boston Globe](/source/The_Boston_Globe)* criticized the album, writing "[311](/source/311_(band)) tries to demonstrate that it is still relevant in the era of the loud, angry rap-metal band. The death-rock power chords on tracks like "Full Ride" are plodding, and the tone of the gangsta raps is absurdly inflated."[2] Kathryn McGuire of *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)* adds, "[311](/source/311_(band)) slings melodramatic metal riffs and whiny verses every which way, and their once-novel fusion seems unfocused and flat."[9] Kristen Koba, founder of *[PopMatters](/source/PopMatters)* wrote, "The whiny white boy rap, almost funky bass lines, and grinding guitar riffs just couldn't hold up in a city that offers so much innovative hip-hop and truly vital rock."[10]

## Track listing

No. Title Lyrics Music Length 1. "You Get Worked" Nick Hexum, SA Martinez Hexum, Chad Sexton 2:51 2. "Sick Tight" Hexum, Martinez Hexum 2:44 3. "You Wouldn't Believe" Hexum, Martinez Hexum 3:42 4. "Full Ride" Hexum, Martinez Sexton 3:05 5. "From Chaos" Hexum, Martinez Hexum 3:15 6. "I Told Myself" Hexum, Martinez Hexum, Sexton 4:10 7. "Champagne" Hexum, Martinez Hexum, Tim Mahoney 3:04 8. "Hostile Apostle" Hexum, Martinez Hexum 3:42 9. "Wake Your Mind Up" William Adams, Trevant Hardson, Hexum Sexton, Aaron Wills 3:10 10. "Amber" Hexum Hexum 3:26 11. "Uncalm" Hexum, Martinez Hexum, Mahoney 3:11 12. "I'll Be Here Awhile" Hexum, Martinez Hexum, Martinez 3:29 Total length: 39:49

B-Sides & outtakes No. Title Writer(s) Length 13. "Bomb the Town" (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2 bonus EP) Hexum, Martinez 3:32 14. "Dreamland" (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2 bonus EP) Mahoney 1:14 15. "We Do It Like This" (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2 bonus EP) Hexum, Martinez 2:46 16. "Will the World" (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2 bonus EP) Hexum 1:05 17. "Are You Ready? (intro at concerts)" (Available via 311 website) 1:09 18. "I'll Be Here Awhile (acoustic version)" (Appears on the Enlarged to Show Detail 2 bonus EP and available via 311 website) Hexum, Martinez

## Personnel

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[11]

**311**

- [Nick Hexum](/source/Nick_Hexum) – vocals (lead vocals on tracks 1–12, "Bomb the Town", "We Do It Like This"), rhythm guitar, programming, additional engineering

- Chad Sexton – drums, percussion, programming, additional engineering

- SA Martinez – vocals (lead vocals on tracks 1–9, 11, "Bomb the Town", "We Do It Like This"), turntables

- Tim Mahoney – lead guitar

- Aaron "P-Nut" Wills – bass

**Production**

- 311 – producer

- [Ron Saint Germain](/source/Ron_Saint_Germain) – producer, engineer, mixing

- Alex Rivera – additional engineering, Hive Studio tech and engineer

- Mike Terry – tracking assistant

- Geoff Walcha – mixing assistant

- Scotch Ralston – technical assistance

- [Joe Gastwirt](/source/Joe_Gastwirt) – mastering

- Matt Hunter – Hive Studio drum tech

- Ruff Stewart – Hive Studio guitar tech

## Charts

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**Album**

Year Chart Position 2001 The Billboard 200 10

**Singles**

Year Single Chart Position 2001 "You Wouldn't Believe" Modern Rock Tracks 7 2001 "You Wouldn't Believe" Mainstream Rock Tracks 32 2001 "I'll Be Here Awhile" Modern Rock Tracks 15 2002 "Amber" Modern Rock Tracks 13

## Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000^ ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Conrad, Ed (October 5, 2001). "For a Band Without an Attitude, Life Is Good". *The Record*. p. 1. [ProQuest](/source/ProQuest) [425364275](https://www.proquest.com/docview/425364275).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Lunders_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Lunders_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Lunders_2-2) ["From Chaos - 311 | Album"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/from-chaos-mw0000004941). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved June 19, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Larkin, Colin](/source/Colin_Larkin), ed. (2006). "311". [*The Encyclopedia of Popular Music*](/source/The_Encyclopedia_of_Popular_Music). Vol. 8. MUZE Inc. p. [163](https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofpo0008unse/page/162). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-19-531373-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-19-531373-4).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Myers, Ben (August 4, 2001). "Albums". *[Kerrang!](/source/Kerrang!)*. No. 864. UK: [EMAP](/source/EMAP). p. 46.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Rolling Stone review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080119073740/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/311/albums/album/306273/review/5943150/from_chaos). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Archived from the original on January 19, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2012.{{[cite magazine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_magazine)}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_bot:_original_URL_status_unknown))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Cross_6-0)** [Cross, Charles R.](/source/Charles_R._Cross) (2004). "311". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). [*The New Rolling Stone Album Guide*](/source/The_Rolling_Stone_Album_Guide) (4th ed.). [Simon & Schuster](/source/Simon_%26_Schuster). pp. [813](https://archive.org/details/newrollingstonea00brac/page/813). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-7432-0169-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-7432-0169-8).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Appleford_7-0)** Appleford, Steve (July 8, 2001). ["High-Energy 311 Lets the Good Times Roll in Universal Show"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-nov-02-ca-64472-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. Retrieved February 24, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Campbell_8-0)** Campbell, Angelique. "Recordings on Review." *[Dayton Daily News](/source/Dayton_Daily_News)*. Jun 29 2001.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-McGuire_9-0)** ["311: From Chaos : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080119073740/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/311/albums/album/306273/review/5943150/from_chaos). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Archived from the original on January 19, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2012.{{[cite magazine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_magazine)}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_bot:_original_URL_status_unknown)).McGuire, Kathryn. "From Chaos". *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Aug 02 2001.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Koba_10-0)** Koba, Kirsten (n.d.). ["311: From Chaos"](https://web.archive.org/web/20020223001504/http://popmatters.com/music/reviews/t/311-from.html). *[PopMatters](/source/PopMatters)*. Archived from [the original](https://popmatters.com/music/reviews/t/311-from.html) on February 23, 2002. Retrieved April 21, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** *From Chaos* (booklet). [Volcano Entertainment](/source/Volcano_Entertainment). 2001.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-United_States311From_ChaosalbumCertRef_12-0)** ["American album certifications – 311 – From Chaos"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=311&ti=From+Chaos&format=Album&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America). Retrieved July 2, 2022.

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