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  BlueBeat.com - Artist: Candlebox
Candlebox rode the grunge bandwagon to multi-platinum success in the early '90s, despite howls of protest from the Seattle faithful who considered their music a watered-down version of the genuine article.
To be sure, Candlebox's take on grunge diluted the punk and indie elements inherent in its original form; instead, they were rooted in the bluesy, classic-style hard rock that grunge had ostensibly replaced.
Candlebox was formed in Seattle in December 1991 by singer/guitarist Kevin Martin, a native of Elgin, IL, who'd grown up partly in San Antonio, and drummer Scott Mercado.
www.bluebeat.com /artists/524   (496 words)

  
 Candlebox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The members did not consider Candlebox to be a grunge band however; they viewed themselves as a rock and roll band more than anything and their style reflected that.
Candlebox was the first successful act on Madonna's Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones, and The Prodigy.
Candlebox was known for an explosive live show and throughout their 8 year career, they toured with such bands as Living Colour, The Flaming Lips, Our Lady Peace, Rush, Henry Rollins, and Metallica.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Candlebox   (467 words)

  
 Candlebox
Candlebox were a band that was often grouped with the "one-hit wonder" grunge acts from the 90s, but that's only part of the story.
This self titled debut put Candlebox right on the musical map along with the best of the area's bands for a relatively short time, which was unfortunate, because the songwriting here shows a lot of potential that was expanded on in future releases.
The grunge-like tendencies of their first two releases have almost completely been obscured by this point, as the band attempted to go for their own unique sound, and for the most part they succeed, especially in the opening half, where a few of the songs are nothing short of phenomenal and brilliantly performed.
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 Amazon.ca: Happy Pills: Music: Candlebox   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Candlebox has a flattened name that intends to bring fire, this album does that but there are limitations to its greatness.
Candlebox aims to please and thoroughly does so on this third and final album (sigh...Candlebox, come back!).
And although Candlebox generally started out as a more bluesy-hard rock band, "HP" leans more towards the latter (and just slightly away from the blues rock stuff), so it'll please even the more fickle modern rock enthusiasts.
www.amazon.ca /Happy-Pills-Candlebox/dp/B000009D1S   (1012 words)

  
 Candlebox News
Candlebox, a band that last toured through Fort Myers in the early 1990s during the Seattle-based grunge-band heyday, will return Monday night.
Seven years after seemingly calling it quits, the Seattle rock band Candlebox is opening the box again on one of the more promising careers of the postgrunge era.
One of the high points of Peter Klett's career as lead guitarist for Seattle's Candlebox was the first of three homecoming concerts in December 1994 at the Paramount Theatre.
www.topix.net /who/candlebox   (529 words)

  
 Candlebox CD
The first rock band signed to Madonna's Maverick label, Candlebox have handsomely paid off the distinction by selling a few million copies of their self-titled debut while clocking in over a year on the Billboard Album Chart.
Although Candlebox hail from Seattle, their style is not as dour or dirty-sounding as their grunge brethren.
Atypical of the modern rock climate, Candlebox represents a long untapped corner of Seattle's music scene, and has found success on its own terms--without the benefit of flannel.
www.cduniverse.com /search/xx/music/pid/1101200/a/Candlebox.htm   (714 words)

  
 MTV News | Music News, Movie News, Features and Interviews, Artist Photos
Candlebox drummer Dave Krusen, who helped found Pearl Jam almost 10 years ago, has announced that he's leaving Candlebox after an 18-month stint in the group.
As for Candlebox, the group has delayed kicking-off the next leg of its current tour a week, from February 11 to 19, in order to give a new drummer enough time to fully integrate into the band.
Candlebox plans to make up the week's worth of cancelled dates at the end of the tour.
www.mtv.com /news/articles/1426862/19990113/candlebox.jhtml   (234 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Candlebox: Music: Candlebox   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Candlebox is one of the groups that falls into that minority.
Candlebox is best known for two tracks they recorded, and both of those songs originated on this album.
Candlebox wrote some excellent hooks and riffs, which are contagious once you first hear them.
www.amazon.com /Candlebox/dp/B000002MKO   (2221 words)

  
 Candlebox: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Candlebox rode the alternative bandwagon to the top of the charts with their self-titled debut album.
Taking the heaviest moments of Soundgarden and Alice in Chains and adding both the confinements of a pop song and the attitude of album rock, Candlebox managed to sell over two million copies of their first album.
Nothing on Candlebox is particularly catchy -- the singles "You" and "Far Behind" are the closest they come to memorable melodies -- but there is enough sheer riff power to satisfy fa… Read More »
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 Candlebox Tickets - Buy Candlebox Tickets
Candlebox is a post-grunge band from Seattle, Washington.
Candlebox sold more than 4 million copies of their self-titled debut album which peaked at #7 on Billboard's album charts.
Candlebox are best known for the singles "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Simple Lessons".
www.showtimetickets.com /concerts/rock-pop/candlebox.jsp   (285 words)

  
 JR.com: Candlebox - Happy Pills in Music: Pop:
HAPPY PILLS is an artistically schizophrenic record for Candlebox, who've previously been lumped squarely in the alt-rock category.
That's not to say there are no connecting elements here, the brash guitars and raw, rock-god vocals that are the band's trademark are present throughout.
It just seems as though Candlebox are trying to play on a wider sonic field on HAPPY PILLS.
www.jr.com /xs-candlebox-happy-pills-in-music-pop--pi!3735603.html   (272 words)

  
 Candlebox Discography - Main Page
Candlebox was an awesome Hard Rock band out of Seattle.
The 80s and early 90s rock scene had died with the introduction of Grunge by Candlebox's Seattle counterparts Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
With only three CDs in their discography, there's not a lot to select from; the good news is that all three of these CDs are really quality discs.
www.mothermetal.com /TBS/Bands/Candlebox/Candlebox.htm   (136 words)

  
 Candlebox - AOL Music
candlebox - original lineup on tour in 2006, candlebox summer tour...
The members did not consider Candlebox to be a grunge band however;...
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 Candlebox - Biography - AOL Music
"Far Behind" was a major hit on both mainstream and alternative radio, and also made the pop Top 20; its exposure helped Candlebox climb into the Top Ten on the LP chart and eventually sell over three million copies.
The biggest names in music, including Mary J. Blige, Katharine McPhee, John Legend and more perform for the kids to benefit the JCPenney Afterschool Fund.
Get Candlebox biography information, download, listen and watch Candlebox music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and use the music search function to find information on other new and established recording artists.
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 Candlebox   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Candlebox started out in 1993 in Caifornia with "Candlebox".
They quickly moved to Seattle which raises the question if they simply moved there for the scene.
They sold 3 million copies of their first album off of You and Far Behind which was said to be about the death of Mother Love Bone singer, Andy Wood.Two years later Lucy came out with hardly any success at all.
www.angelfire.com /sk/seattlebands/candlebox.html   (67 words)

  
 Candlebox
Candlebox fan page containing poetry, lyrics, trivia, poll, and pictures.
Candlebox page: bios, lyrics and guitar tabs from all 3 CDs, pics, WAVs, message board, trivia, tour info, discography, and links.
Candlebox website with lyrics, photos, articles, and most of the regular fan site stuff, plus trading post and other not-so-regular fan site stuff.
www.harmone.com /bands/c/candlebox.html   (134 words)

  
 Candlebox?
Candlebox lives on...sort of with Kevin Martin's new band...Kevin Martin and the Hiwatts
Kevin Martin released a solo record in late '03 called The Possibility of Being.
It is excellent and basically sounds just like a Candlebox record would for the most part, so I recommend picking it up if you're a fan.
www.mikeportnoy.com /forum/printable.aspx?m=784124   (608 words)

  
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The "Wine Stand" Candlebox is our newest model.
As is evident by the photo below it incorporates several design upgrades, such as a slanted top and wine holders.
Here is a quick overview of the names of the parts of the Candlebox:
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 Candlebox MP3 Downloads - Candlebox Music Downloads - Candlebox Music Videos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Nothing on Candlebox is particularly catchy -- the singles "You" and "Far Behind" are the closest they come to memorable melodies -- but there is enough sheer riff power to satisfy fans of their singles.
A melodic tune by the guys at Candlebox.
With their thin, singsong vocals and fuzzed-out guitars, Veruca Salt may sound like the Breeders and the Pixies, but lack either band's talent for inverting pop conventions or taste for...
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 Official Ticketmaster site. Candlebox tickets, dates
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 VH1.com : Candlebox : Biography - Urge Music Downloads   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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Candlebox rode the grunge bandwagon to multi-platinum success in the early '90s, despite howls of protest from the Seattle faithful who considered their music a watered-down
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 VH1.com : Candlebox : Artist Main   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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 The Official Candlebox Web Site Band Info Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A bold and liberating sense of artistic change marks the July 1998 arrival of Happy Pills, the awesome third Maverick Recording Co./Warner Bros. Records album from Candlebox.
While new ways of thinking and working together were clearly needed by the four members of Candlebox, they were also aware that change can be a difficult concept for some fans, even when it's in the name of progress.
That's where change comes in to steer you out of that."
www.maverick.com /candlebox96/cmp/band.html   (642 words)

  
 Candlebox Tabs: 752 Tabs Total @ 911Tabs - Tabs Search Engine
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 Official Candlebox web site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
- Make sure to stop by the bulletin board and show Candlebox your love!
- Don't miss Candlebox on the soundtrack for Adam Sandler's new movie, "The Waterboy."
Enter your full name and email address to receive info on Candlebox.
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 Candlebox on Rhapsody   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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Hear Candlebox and similar artists on this channel.
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 Candlebox - Music Lyrics - Music Chat
Just because I can't change everything doesn't mean I can't change anything.
By the time Candlebox came along I was so sick of grunge my reaction was pretty much 'Oh God not another one, f*ck off'.
If It`s me and your granny on bongos, it`s The Fall
www.musicbanter.com /showthread.php?t=943   (456 words)

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