Finger Eleven (album)

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Template:Album ratings Finger Eleven is the third studio album by the Canadian rock band Finger Eleven from Burlington, Ontario. The sounds on this album range from grunge and prog-rock to Electric Six-style disco metal.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Because of its commercial success, they were welcomed to the SnoCore 2004 tour. "One Thing" became the biggest single from this record, reaching 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.<ref name="billboard-1">Template:Cite magazine</ref> It was also played consistently on rock radio and MTV.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Some of the songs have been featured in various EA games including "Stay in Shadow" (Burnout 3) and "Good Times" (SSX3).Template:Cn In a similar vein, "Other Light", "Conversations", and "Good Times" have all appeared in the GameCube game 1080° Avalanche.Template:Cn

During the recording of this album, there were rumors of the band breaking up. Finger Eleven then posted a cell-phone number for fans to call at any point, twenty-four hours a day, to talk to anyone in the group.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

There was a limited edition version of the CD, which came with a bonus DVD featuring the "Good Times" music video, studio footage, and a live concert video.Template:Cn

Commercial performance

Finger Eleven debuted at #4 on the Canadian Albums Chart, the band's highest position on that chart in their history at the time. The album sold 8,300 copies in Canada in its first week.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Finger Eleven was also the band's most successful album yet in the United States, reaching #1 on the Top Heatseekers chart and appearing on the Billboard 200, peaking at #96 in 2004. The album was certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in the United States, making it the band's first album to receive a certification in the U.S.<ref name="MC"/><ref name="RIAA"/>