XIII (Mushroomhead album)
XIII is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Mushroomhead, released on October 14, 2003. The album reached No. 40 on the "Billboard" 200 and sold 400,000 copies worldwide making it the band's most successful album to date. It is the second Mushroomhead album to be distributed through a major label, and it was also the debut release for then-new guitarists Bronson and Gravy, as well as turntablist/sampler Stitch. "XIII" includes the single "Sun Doesn't Rise". Its music video was directed by Vincent Marcone. The video aired frequently on "Headbangers Ball  upon release. The track Sun Doesn't Rise" was also featured on the "Freddy vs. Jason" soundtrack. Reception. The album received positive reviews, with critics stating that it was a much more improved version of "XX". It could be seen as the first major release of Mushroomhead to review, as "XX" was only a compilation album featuring songs from their past 3 self-released albums. Some critics complimented on Mushroomhead's extensive use of piano solos and various other instruments. In 2018, the album was ranked at No. 20 on "Revolver"s list of "20 Essential Nu-Metal Albums". Track listing . All songs written by Mushroomhead, except for "Crazy" written by Seal and Guy Sigsworth. Bonus tracks. British copies of the album include the song "Treason" and the instrumental "Loop #6". Enhanced copies were said to have "Along the Way" and "Simpleton" as bonus tracks available for download through a CD identification process from a secret page on Universalmotown.com. Since Mushroomhead left Universal, the page has been removed. Credits. Mushroomhead Additional personnel