Theory of a Deadman is the debut by the band Theory of a Deadman released in 2002.

Theory of a Deadman
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 17, 2002
RecordedNovember 2001 – May 2002
StudioGreenhouse[1]
GenreHard rock, post-grunge, alternative metal, alternative rock
Length36:38
Label604 Records
ProducerChad Kroeger, Joey Moi
Theory of a Deadman chronology
Theory of a Deadman
(2002)
Gasoline
(2005)
Singles from Theory of a Deadman
  1. "Nothing Could Come Between Us"
    Released: June 12, 2002
  2. "Make Up Your Mind"
    Released: January 13, 2003
  3. "Point to Prove"
    Released: 2003
  4. "The Last Song"
    Released: February 18, 2003
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
Rolling Stone[3]

Album information

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The album contained the hit single "Make Up Your Mind". It also featured the singles "Nothing Could Come Between Us", "Point to Prove" and "The Last Song," (which was originally called "Theory of a Deadman"), both of which were solely written by Tyler Connolly, the band's lead singer. The album bears a Parental Advisory label due to expletives in "Invisible Man", "Any Other Way", and "Confession". A clean version was released that removed the expletives. The track ‘Invisible Man’ was also featured on the 2002 Spider-Man film soundtrack.

The album received mixed reviews from critics but sold very well. It would later certified Platinum in Canada as well as charting at number 85 on the US Rock Albums chart.

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Tyler Connolly and Chad Kroeger; all music is composed by Theory of a Deadman

No.TitleLength
1."Invisible Man"2:41
2."Nothing Could Come Between Us"3:24
3."Make Up Your Mind"4:02
4."Point to Prove"3:38
5."Leg to Stand On"3:26
6."What You Deserve"4:00
7."The Last Song"4:27
8."Say I'm Sorry"3:15
9."Any Other Way"3:47
10."Confession"3:57
Total length:36:38

2009 Special Edition

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No.TitleLength
11."Above This"2:16
12."Inside"3:08
13."Midnight Rider" (Allman Brothers Band cover)3:09

Personnel

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Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for Theory of a Deadman
Chart (2002) Position
Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[4] 134
Canadian Alternative Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[5] 42
Canadian Metal Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[6] 21

Single Charts

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Single Peak chart positions
CAN
[7]
[8]
CAN
Alt

[9]
[10]
US
Main

[7]
US
Alt

[11]
US
Adult

[12]
[7]
BEL
[13]
"Nothing Could Come Between Us" 2 8
"Make Up Your Mind" 13 13 38 36 41
"Point to Prove"
"The Last Song"
"Leg To Stand On" 89

References

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  1. ^ "Theory of a Deadman's First Single "Nothing Could Come Between Us" Is #1 Most Added at Rock Radio". Mitch Schneider Organization. July 26, 2002. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Kristel, Todd. Theory of a Deadman : Theory of a Deadman >Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "Archived". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-05-14.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Top 200 Albums of 2002 (based on sales)". Jam!. Archived from the original on September 6, 2004. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Canada's Top 200 Alternative albums of 2002". Jam!. Archived from the original on December 4, 2003. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "Top 100 Metal Albums of 2002". Jam!. Archived from the original on August 12, 2004. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c "Theory of a Deadman > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
  8. ^ "Theory of a Deadman Album & Chart History - Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  9. ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Alternative Rock - August 23, 2011". 2011-08-23.
  10. ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Alternative Rock - November 15, 2011". 2011-11-15.
  11. ^ "Theory of a Deadman Album & Chart History - Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  12. ^ "Theory of a Deadman Album & Chart History - Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  13. ^ "Discografie Theory of a Deadman" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2011-05-26.