Song:Far Behind
Album:The Best Of Candlebox
Candlebox was a part of the early 90s Seattle grunge movement. They were frequently criticized by grunge purists as watered down. But their 1993 album Candlebox went multi platinum and the video was a staple on MTV. They were also the first successful act for Madonna's Maverick label. They were formed in Seattle in 1991 as Uncle Duke by singer and guitarist Kevin Martin and drummer Scott Mercado. After adding lead guitarist Peter Klett and bassist Bardi Martin, the group name was changed to Candlebox after a line in a Midnight Oil song. They released an EP and that got them a deal with Maverick. The 1993 album Candlebox was produced by the band and guitarist turned recording engineer Kelly Gray. Far Behind reached #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the video was a big hit on MTV. The album was certified 4XPlatinum. Martin wrote Far Behind as a tribute to Mother Love Bone leader Andrew Wood who died of a drug overdose in 1990. Martin knew Wood and he was a fan of the band. By the time Candlebox's 1995 album Lucy was released, Kurt Cobain had died and there was already a backlash against grunge music. The album didn't do nearly as well as the first album. Dave Krusen replaced Mercado in 1997. After the 1998 album Happy Pills didn't sell, Candlebox wasn't seeing eye to eye with Maverick. They left and then disbanded in 2000. This comp is a good intro to their music. Sony has released a Candlebox budget CD as part of their Playlist series. But it is a live album. They are not original recordings. Kevin Martin reformed Candlebox in 2006. Though other original members were involved, they no longer are. Klett and Mercado formed the band Lotus Crush. Candlebox's latest album was released in 2016 and they are currently on tour in England. Here's the video for Far Behind by Candlebox.
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