LVL IV

by Future Leaders of the World

Overview

Post-grunge combo Future Leaders of the World featured vocalist Phil Tayler, bassist Bill Hershey, drummer Carl Messina and guitarist Jake Stutevoss. Originally from Buffalo, Tayler migrated to the West Coast in the late 1990s, where he struggled to find work while honing his skills as a performer and songwriter. He recruited Hershey and Messina in Buffalo, and the trio recorded a demo in Los Angeles, where they also tapped guitarist Stutevoss. The demo recording sparked the interest of Epic Records, who signed the Future Leaders in 2003. Their debut LVL IV appeared in October 2004; it looked to the sounds of alternative's heyday -- Nirvana; Rage Against the Machine -- as a guide. The band hit the road in 2005, touring with acts like Chevelle and Crossfade. ~ Johnny Loftus

Product Details

Release Date:	10/05/2004
Label:	Epic
UPC:	0696998919228
Rank:	128803

Tracks

1. Spotlight
2. Everyday
3. Let Me Out
4. Kill Pop
5. Unite
6. Make You Believe
7. Sued
8. House of Chains
9. 4 Sale
10. Your Gov't Loves You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Future Leaders of the World   Primary Artist
Bill Hershey   Guitar (Bass)
Jake Stutevoss   Guitar
Carl Messina   Drums
Phil Tayler   Vocals

Technical Credits

Dean Maher   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Michael "Elvis" Baskette   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Mike Flynn   Audio Production
GGGarth   Audio Production,Producer
Brandy Flower   Design,Art Direction
Ben Goldman   A&R
Misha Rajaratnam   Assistant
Richard Leighton   Guitar Technician
Chris Crippen   Drum Technician
Toby Cole   Composer
Fernando Godinez   Paintings
Darryl Romphf   Assistant
Farra Mathews   A&R,Production Coordination
Andy Wallace   Mixing
Michael Barbiero   Mixing
Warren Huart   Engineer
Ben Kaplan   Programming,Digital Editing
Travis Shin   Photography
Rob Stefanson   Assistant
Michael Flynn   Producer