XX – pronounced “double X” – is the first major record label release from the metal band Mushroomhead. Originally released in early 2001 on independent label Eclipse Records, the album was remastered and re-released on Universal Records later in the year – Mushroomhead’s first international title. The release of XX helped transform Mushroomhead from a local band to a national and international sensation.

XX is a compilation of tracks from three of Mushroomhead’s self-released albums – “Mushroomhead”, “Superbuick” and “M3”. The original Eclipse Records version of the album is considered a collectors item – the Universal Records release is far more common and can be found in stores all over the world. The Eclipse Records version is home to the track “Epiphany” and a hidden prank call whereas the Universal Records version gained classic tracks “Fear Held Dear”, “Too Much Nothing” and a special cover of Pink Floyd’s “Empty Spaces”.

Track listing

Eclipse Records version

• Released May 8, 2001

1. "Before I Die" (Steve Felton, Jeff Hatrix, Tom Schmitz, John Sekula, Jason Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 3:13
2. "Bwomp" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 6:23
3. "Solitaire/Unraveling" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 4:37
4. "These Filthy Hands" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 5:22
5. "Never Let It Go" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Joe Kilcoyne) – 4:41
6. "Xeroxed" (S. Felton, Popson) – 2:52
7. "The Wrist" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 5:09
8. "Chancre Sore" (S. Felton, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 2:35
9. "The New Cult King" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 5:12
10. "Born of Desire" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 4:00
11. "43" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula) – 5:01
12. "Epiphany" (Schmitz) – 2:55
13. "Episode 29" (S. Felton, Dave Felton) – 1:35
14. "(silence)" – 0:05
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42. "(silence)" – 0:05
43. "Bwomp (Extended version)" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 14:51
    • Contains a hidden prank call

Universal Records version

• Released December 4, 2001

1. "Before I Die" (Steve Felton, Jeff Hatrix, Tom Schmitz, John Sekula, Jason Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 3:13
2. "Bwomp" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 6:26
3. "Solitaire/Unraveling" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 4:27
4. "These Filthy Hands" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 5:23
5. "Never Let It Go" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Joe Kilcoyne) – 4:41
6. "Xeroxed" (S. Felton, Popson) – 2:57
7. "The Wrist" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 5:09
8. "Chancre Sore" (S. Felton, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 2:36
9. "The New Cult King" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 5:10
10. "Empty Spaces" (Roger Waters) – 1:51
11. "Born of Desire" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 4:01
12. "43" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula) – 4:32
13. "Fear Held Dear" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Joe Kilcoyne) – 2:18
14. "Too Much Nothing" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Popson, Sekula, Joe Kilcoyne) – 3:10
15. "Episode 29" (S. Felton, Dave Felton) – 1:36
16. "(silence)" – 0:04
17. "(silence)" – 0:04
18. "(silence)" – 0:04
19. "(silence)" – 0:04
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38. "(silence)" – 0:04
39. "(silence)" – 0:04
40. "(silence)" – 0:04
41. "(silence)" – 0:04
42. "(silence)" – 0:04
43. "Bwomp (Extended version)" (S. Felton, Hatrix, Schmitz, Sekula, Popson, Jack Kilcoyne) – 9:58

Personnel

• Steve Felton – Producer
• Mushroomhead – Producer
• Bill Korecky – Engineer
• Pat Lewis – Engineer
• Scot Edgell – Additional vocals
• Toby Wright – Mixer *
• Elliott Blakey – Mix Assistant *
• Steven Marcussen – Mastering *
• Vanessa Solowiow – Photos, layout & design

* These personnel were not on the Eclipse Records version

External links

• View the lyrics to this album at Mushroomhead.com

Mushroomhead albums | 2001 albums