Libertad"That record is what happens when you pair a really good rock and roll band who loves what they're doing with a producer who really understands them." (Slash)
After touring around the world for two years, Velvet Revolver returned to studio. Libertad, their second record, is released in 2007 and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 charts, selling 92,000 copies in its first week of release.
Album informationBy: Velver Revolver Released: July 3, 2007 Length: 51:48 Label: RCA Producer: Brendan O'Brien & Velvet Revolver Recorded: Henson Recording Studios Singles: She Builds Quick Machines / The Last Fight / Get Out The Door Associated tour: Re-Evolution Tour |
Line-up
- Scott Weiland: lead vocals, keyboards on "Get Out The Door"
- Slash: lead & rhythm guitars
- Dave Kushner: rhythm guitar
- Duff McKagan: bass, backing vocals
- Matt Sorum: drums, backing vocals
Tracklist
- Let It Roll (Velvet Revolver)
- She Mine (Velvet Revolver)
- Get Out The Door (Velvet Revolver)
- She Builds Quick Machines (Velvet Revolver)
- The Last Fight (Velvet Revolver)
- Pills, Demons & Etc (Velvet Revolver)
- American Man (Velvet Revolver)
- Mary Mary (Velvet Revolver)
- Just Sixteen (Velvet Revolver)
- Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Jeff Lynne)
- For A Brother (Velvet Revolver)
- Spay (Velvet Revolver)
- Gravedancer (Velvet Revolver)
- Don't Drop That Dime (Velvet Revolver)
- Gas And A Dollar Laugh (Velvet Revolver) Japanese edition bonus
- Messages (Velvet Revolver) iTunes edition bonus
- Psycho Killer (Velvet Revolver) iTunes edition bonus
Music videos
Recording guitars & amps
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 1959 replica
- Fender Stratocaster 1965 (lead) (Gravedancer)
- Gretsch 6120 Setzer (rhythm) (The Last Fight / Gravedancer)
- Marshall JCM 800 2203 S.I.R. stock #34 modded by Frank Levi (for distorted sounds)
- Marshall JCM 2555SL Slash Signature (for distorted sounds)
- Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead modded by Tim Caswell (for distorted sounds)
- Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 (for distorted sounds)
Miscellaneous
- Libertad cover features a stylized 10 Chilean pesos coin produced from 1973 to 1990 which is an allusion to the coup d'etat in Chile against president Salvador Allende.
- The album was a released as an Enhanced-CD which includes a 10-minute video documentary called Re-Evolution: The Making of Libertad.
- Libertad debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 charts, selling 92,000 copies in its first week of release.
Singles
She Builds Quick MachinesVelvet RevolverFrom the album Libertard Released: May 2007 Label: RCA Tracklist: 1. She Builds Quick Machines >> Official music video | |
The Last FightVelvet RevolverFrom the album Libertard Released: August 2007 Label: RCA Tracklist: 1. The Last Fight >> Official music video | |
Get Out The DoorVelvet RevolverFrom the album Libertard Released: January 2008 Label: RCA Tracklist: 1. Get Out The Door >> Official music video |