Chicago Music Exchange is neither big nor small, but—when it comes to musical instruments, as far as we’re concerned—CME is at the center of it all! This Full Band Friday, we copped that line straight from the song written by Chicago’s own grunge-era outfit, Veruca Salt. Here’s the CME House Band performing “Seether!”
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More about Veruca Salt's "Seether"!
The song was written by Veruca Salt singer-guitarist Nina Gordon. "Seether" was more pop-sounding compared to the rest of the band's material. In a 1994 interview with Much Music, an interviewer suggested that "Seether" could either be about female "animalistic instincts" or bouts of rage. Gordon agreed that her songs' meanings often changed during and after the writing process. "You write a song, think it's about one thing for five minutes....and discover that it's about many different things and working on many different levels." In Veruca Salt's 1997 hit single "Volcano Girls," the seether was identified as "Louise," which presumably refers to Veruca Salt singer-guitarist Louise Post.
Veruca Salt recorded the song in early 1994, with production by Brad Wood. They then released "Seether"/"All Hail Me" as their debut single on the independent label Minty Fresh. "Seether" quickly became popular on college and alternative radio stations. Its success led the band to record and release their debut album American Thighs, which included "Seether", later that year. Shortly thereafter, the band signed with the major label Geffen Records, which re-released the album. "Seether" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, became a hit on MTV, and launched the band into fame.
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Gear Used:
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lap 1957 Les Paul Jr.
2002 Twin Reverb '65 Reissue
Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret
CME Exclusive Gibson USA SG Modern
Marshall SC20C Studio Classic
JHS Muffuletta Fuzz
Fender American Original 60s Jazz Bass
Darkglass Electronics Vintage Deluxe Preamp
Ampeg B15-R Portaflex
Ludwig Classic Oak Kit
Ludwig Pewter Over Copper Snare
Featuring
Sara Honaker - Vocals
Nathaniel Murphy - Guitar
Tanner Peterson - Guitar
Zach Moore - Drums
Miles Eddy - Bass
Songs Played:
00:00 - 03:15 - "Seether" Veruca Salt
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