Black (Sevendust song)

"Black"
Promotional single by Sevendust
from the album Sevendust
Released1997
StudioTriclops (Atlanta, Georgia)
Genre
Length4:08
LabelTVT
Songwriters
Producers
Sevendust singles chronology
"Black"
(1997) 		"Breathe"
(1997)

"Black" is a song by the American rock band Sevendust. It was released as a promotional single from their self-titled debut album. The song was included on the band's first compilation album, Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004). Live acoustic versions of the song were also included on the Seasons limited edition DVD and on the band's first live album, Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live (2004). The band's signature song, "Black" peaked at No. 30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.

Recording

Sevendust tried to pull "Black" off of the band's self-titled debut album before recording the song. Guitarist John Connolly said:

It was one of the first songs that we had done together as a band. By the time we got a record deal, we had probably played it 500-600 times and we were just kinda tired of it. It was the last song we played for our label and the producers and they all just laughed and [said], "You guys are funny, man. That's the best song of the bunch." And we were like, "No, it's not." And they're like, "Yes, it is – watch! This song will stick around for a long time." And you know what? They were right! (laughs)[2]

Meaning

Drummer Morgan Rose said that "Black" is "one of those things where it's not strictly about racism, but it takes a little tap on it". Rose continued, saying:

[Lajon] states it pretty clearly: if people would mind their own business, the world would be a better place. Everyone's trying to stick their nose in everybody's business, instead of worrying about themselves.[3]

Reception

"Black" has been described as the band's signature song.[4] The song peaked at No. 30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.

In 2017, Annie Zaleski of Spin named "Black" the 21st-best nu metal song of all time.[1]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Black" (radio version)4:10

Charts

Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] 30

Appearances in other media

The song was included on the soundtrack of the American film Swimfan (2002).[6]

Release history

Year Album Label Ref.
1997 Got TVT TVT Records [6]
1997 Sevendust TVT Records [6]
1997 Sevendust (China) Import [6]
1999 Home (Japan) Import [6]
1999 Live and Loud TVT Records [6]
1999 The Hard + the Heavy, Vol. 1 Rhino [6]
2001 Animosity (clean, bonus track) Universal Distribution [6]
2002 Swimf@n TVT Records [6]
2004 Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live TVT Records [6]
2005 Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) TVT Records [6]
2005 Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) (clean) TVT Records [6]

Acoustic version

"Black (acoustic)"
Single by Sevendust
from the album Time Travelers & Bonfires
ReleasedMarch 25, 2014 (2014-03-25)
StudioArchitekt Music (Butler, New Jersey)
GenreAcoustic rock
Length4:32
Label7Bros.
Songwriters
Producers
  • Clint Lowery
  • Morgan Rose
Sevendust singles chronology
"Picture Perfect"
(2013) 		"Black (acoustic)"
(2014) 		"Thank You"
(2015)

The acoustic version of "Black" was recorded by Sevendust and was released to rock radio stations on March 25, 2014.[7] The song was included on Sevendust's first official acoustic album, Time Travelers & Bonfires, which was released by the band's 7Bros. Records label in conjunction with ADA Label Services on April 15, 2014. It was ultimately the only single released for Time Travelers & Bonfires.[8][9]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Black" (acoustic version)4:32

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] 23

References

  1. ^ a b c "30 Best Nu Metal Songs, Ranked". Spin Magazine.
  2. ^ Pittman, Sarah Marie (April 17, 2014). "The Softer Side of Sevendust". Pollstar.
  3. ^ Rivers, Cindy (July 9, 1998). "Sevendust". Ink 19.
  4. ^ Brannan, Tim (November 14, 2003). "Sevendust inspires crowd". The Daily Eastern News. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Sevendust Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Black Sevendust". Allmusic. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  7. ^ "Sevendust, 'Black' (Acoustic) - Exclusive Song Premiere". Loudwire.com. March 6, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "Sevendust Post New Song, 'The Wait,' off Upcoming 'Time Travelers & Bonfires' - Audio Ink Radio". Audioinkradio.com. March 30, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "SEVENDUST To Release 'Time Travelers & Bonfires' Acoustic Album In April". Blabbermouth.net. January 23, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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