Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Over 311's decade-plus span they've fused reggae to crunchy rock chords, helped pioneer rap-rock, and made the occasional foray into jam band territory. They grew increasingly curious as songwriters on later efforts like Transistor and From Chaos, and made a veteran record with 2003's Evolver, which incorporated all the elements of their sound for a flawless, if just reliably good (not great) album. Released in 2005, Don't Tread on Me could be Evolver, Pt. 2. It has a few high points and very, very few lows, but ends up leveling off somewhere in the middle. It's 311 in sepia tone. "Speak Easy" returns S.A. Martinez to his rap persona over a viscous throwback groove; bombs, botox, and the culture of fear and complacency are some of the subjects drawing the activist ire of Martinez and Nick Hexum. "Frolic Room" is a tribute to the Hollywood Boulevard hangout, and appropriately has a great lyrical narrative and a combo of heavy chords and sunny Hexum/Martinez harmonies. The sinewy reggae punch 311's been perfecting for years rises again on "Waiting," while Martinez handles lead vocals impressively on "Getting Through to Her." In its "Life is not TV" mantra, the latter cut's also one of the numerous allusions on Tread to finding true reality around the corner or in yourself, instead of on the tube. Like that positive outlook, it's nearly impossible to dislike 311. You're never far away from an organic dub turn or heavy moment, and there's always a drum-tight, elastic rhythm snaking underneath the two-vocalist setup and trebly guitars. (Both the title track and "Thank Your Lucky Stars" are notable for this.) At the same time, arriving nearly two years after Evolver and with a greatest-hits album in the middle, Don't Tread on Me suggests 311 are playing it just a little safe. There are no missteps on the album, and the group's faithful will have plenty to rock with. But Don't Tread on Me still feels like one to grow on instead of one to remember.
© Johnny Loftus /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $10.83/month
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Aaron Wills, Composer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer - C. Sexton, Composer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - C. Sexton, Composer - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Composer, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer, Composer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Composer, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer - Tim Mahoney, Composer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
311, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Nick Hexum, Composer, Lyricist - Saint, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - D. Martinez, Lyricist - Giff Tripp, Assistant Engineer - David Kahne, Engineer - Joe Gastwirt, Mastering Engineer - Aaron Wills, Composer
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
Album review
Over 311's decade-plus span they've fused reggae to crunchy rock chords, helped pioneer rap-rock, and made the occasional foray into jam band territory. They grew increasingly curious as songwriters on later efforts like Transistor and From Chaos, and made a veteran record with 2003's Evolver, which incorporated all the elements of their sound for a flawless, if just reliably good (not great) album. Released in 2005, Don't Tread on Me could be Evolver, Pt. 2. It has a few high points and very, very few lows, but ends up leveling off somewhere in the middle. It's 311 in sepia tone. "Speak Easy" returns S.A. Martinez to his rap persona over a viscous throwback groove; bombs, botox, and the culture of fear and complacency are some of the subjects drawing the activist ire of Martinez and Nick Hexum. "Frolic Room" is a tribute to the Hollywood Boulevard hangout, and appropriately has a great lyrical narrative and a combo of heavy chords and sunny Hexum/Martinez harmonies. The sinewy reggae punch 311's been perfecting for years rises again on "Waiting," while Martinez handles lead vocals impressively on "Getting Through to Her." In its "Life is not TV" mantra, the latter cut's also one of the numerous allusions on Tread to finding true reality around the corner or in yourself, instead of on the tube. Like that positive outlook, it's nearly impossible to dislike 311. You're never far away from an organic dub turn or heavy moment, and there's always a drum-tight, elastic rhythm snaking underneath the two-vocalist setup and trebly guitars. (Both the title track and "Thank Your Lucky Stars" are notable for this.) At the same time, arriving nearly two years after Evolver and with a greatest-hits album in the middle, Don't Tread on Me suggests 311 are playing it just a little safe. There are no missteps on the album, and the group's faithful will have plenty to rock with. But Don't Tread on Me still feels like one to grow on instead of one to remember.
© Johnny Loftus /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:20
- Main artists: 311
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Volcano
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
(P) 2005 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz?
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalog with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets, and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.