Perfect Self


Perfect Self is the debut album by the American rock band Stereomud. It was released on May 22, 2001 through Loud Records and was manufactured via Columbia Records. The album met with moderate commercial success, with its two singles, "Pain" and "Steppin Away", both featuring their own music videos. The album sold more than 100,000 units in the US.
Musically, the album has been described as hard rock with [Heavy Heavy metal music|metal music|metal] influences, similar in style to that of Sevendust. The album's sound varies from rock and metal-based songs, as vocalist Erik Rogers also varies between clean tone singing and the traditional screaming found in metal music.
The album is listed as having a total of 23 tracks ; however, 10 of these tracks are listed as "". These tracks are small electronica-based interludes that are variations of the final track, "Perfect Self", which is a blend of acoustic and electronica.
"Don't Be Afraid" was featured in the soundtrack for the video game ATV Offroad Fury 2.

Credits

Stereomud
  • Erik Rogers – vocals
  • Corey Lowery – bass, vocals
  • Joey Zampella – guitar
  • John Fattoruso – guitar
  • Dan Richardson – drums
Production and design

Charts

Album

''Billboard''

Singles

Billboard charts
YearSingleChart titleChart position
2001"Pain"Mainstream Rock Tracks8
2001"Pain"Modern Rock Tracks34
2001"Steppin Away"Mainstream Rock Tracks29