Again & Again (Taproot song)

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"Again & Again"
Single by Taproot
from the album Gift
ReleasedNovember 30, 2000
RecordedJanuary – March 2000
StudioMaster Control Recording in Burbank, California
GenreNu metal[1][2]
Length3:58
LabelAtlantic/Velvet Hammer
Songwriter(s)Mike DeWolf, Stephen Richards, Phil Lipscomb, Jarrod Montague
Producer(s)Ulrich Wild
David Benveniste
Taproot singles chronology
"Again & Again"
(2000)
"I"
(2001)

"Again & Again" is the debut single by American alternative metal band Taproot. The song was released from the band's major label debut, Gift. The single's b-side, "Day by Day", appeared on the album Dracula 2000: Music from the Motion Picture.[3]

Overview[edit]

A demo version of the song appears on the album Upon Us.[4]

"Again & Again" was a minor success for the band, charting on the US Main. Rock Chart[5] and UK Singles Chart.[6]

Music video[edit]

The song's music video shows the band performing the song in a building, while fans watch the performance on a TV screen.[7]

Track listing[edit]

American single
No.TitleLength
1."Again & Again"3:58
2."Mirror's Reflection"3:11
3."Dragged Down"3:31
European single
No.TitleLength
1."Again & Again" (Clean Album Version)3:58
2."Day by Day" (Non LP Bonus Track)3:20
3."Smile" (Clean Album Version)3:33

Chart positions[edit]

Chart (2000-01) Peak
positions
Scotland (OCC)[8] 84
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 95
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[10] 6
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] 39

Personnel[edit]

  • Stephen Richards – vocals, programming[11]
  • Mike DeWolf – guitar
  • Phil Lipscomb – bass
  • Jarrod Montague – drums

References[edit]

  1. ^ Diver, Mike (September 6, 2009). "Top Ten - Nu-Metal Anthems". Clash. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  2. ^ Hill, Stephen (July 4, 2017). "The Top 40 nu-metal songs of all time". Metal Hammer. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Huey, Steve. "Dracula 2000 – Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  4. ^ "Taproot Upon Us (CD Album)- Spirit of Metal Webzine (en)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Taproot – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  6. ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: DJ T - Tzant". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "Taptoot - Again & Again on Vimeo". Vimeo. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. April 1, 2001. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. April 1, 2001. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. April 1, 2001. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Gift - Taproot - Credits. AllMusic. Retrieved March 29th, 2014