"Flood" is a song written and performed by American Christian rock band Jars of Clay. It is considered[by whom?] to be their breakthrough song due to airplay on contemporary Christian music and alternative rock radio stations, two radio formats which rarely intersect.[3] It was released in 1995 on their self-titled debut album. "Flood" was a multi-format crossover hit in the United States, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a hit in Canada, where it reached No. 3 on the RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart.
| "Flood" | ||||
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| Single by Jars of Clay | ||||
| from the album Jars of Clay | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock[1][2] | |||
| Length | 3:31 (album version) | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Adrian Belew | |||
| Jars of Clay singles chronology | ||||
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"Flood" | ||||
Track listings edit
All songs were written by Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, and Stephen Mason.
US single
- "Flood" – 3:31
- "Sinking" – 3:47
UK maxi-CD single
- "Flood" (Savage Flavor remix) – 4:24
- "Flood" – 3:33
- "Sinking" – 3:48
- "Blind" (The Fluffy-Sav Smoothed Out mix) – 5:08
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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In popular culture edit
"Flood" plays over the closing credits of the 1998 film Hard Rain[12] and is used in the 2002 film A Walk to Remember.[13] It was the theme song of the A&E reality show, God or the Girl.[citation needed]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Gerard, Chris. "THE 100 GREATEST ALTERNATIVE SINGLES OF THE '90S: 100 – 81". PopMatters. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "The 96 Best Alternative Rock Songs Of 1996". SPIN. August 31, 2016. Archived from the original on May 13, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Pike, Lori E. (March 14, 1996). "Rise of 'Flood' Opens Jars of Clay to Secular Audience". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3048." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jars of Clay Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jars of Clay Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jars of Clay Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jars of Clay Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jars of Clay Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jars of Clay Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "RPM Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Retrieved October 14, 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ Service, Religion News (March 7, 1998). "Christian Music Is Playing a New Role in Hollywood Films". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- ^ Mackelden, Amy. "9 Most Insanely Unrealistic Moments In 'A Walk To Remember'". www.bustle.com. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
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