Biography

Though Everclear's Northwestern grunge-punk style was hardly revolutionary when the trio rose to popularity in 1995, their numerous radio singles (including "Santa Monica," "Heroin Girl," "Everything to Everyone," and "Wonderful") and singer Art Alexakis' "us against them" lyrics were taken to heart by bored Gen-X teenagers. Everclear formed in Portland in 1992 and enjoyed a decade's worth of commercial success, with albums like Sparkle and Fade and So Much for the Afterglow -- both released by Capitol Records -- becoming modern rock staples. Alexakis also utilized his newfound success in the political arena, testifying in front of Congress regarding child support laws and campaigning with several presidential tickets. ~ John Bush

Top Tracks

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• [untitled Hidden Track]

• A.m. Radio

• Amphetamine

• Bad Connection

• Blackjack

• Everything To Everyone

• Father Of Mine

• Fire Maple Song

• Heartspark Dollarsign

• Here We Go Again

• Heroin Girl

• How To Win Friends And Influence People

• I Will Buy You A New Life

• Kicks

• Night Train To Memphis

• Rock Star

• Santa Monica

• Sick And Tired

• Sparkle

• When It All Goes Wrong Again

• Wonderful

Discography

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• Return to Santa Monica

  Cleopatra

  2011

• In a Different Light

  429 Records

  2009

• Welcome to the Drama Club

  Eleven Seven

  2006

• Slow Motion Daydream

  Capitol

  2003

• Songs from an American Movie, Vol. 1: Learning How to Smile

  Capitol/EMI Records / Capitol

  2000

• Live from Toronto

  Capitol

  1998

• So Much for the Afterglow

  Capitol/EMI Records / Capitol

  1997

• Sparkle and Fade

  Capitol

  1995

• World of Noise

  Capitol

  1993