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'Institute' is an alternative rock band featuring Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale. The band's first album, Distort Yourself, was released September 13, 2005.
Biography
Institute was formed in 2004 in the wake of a hiatus of lead singer Gavin Rossdale's other band, Bush. Rossdale formed Institute with Chris Traynor, who played guitar on Bush's last tour and is also a member of Helmet, after Bush agreed upon taking a break after their last album, Golden State. The two later enlisted the help of bassist Cache Tolman (of Rival Schools fame) and drummer Josh Freese. Freese was only enlisted temporarily, as the band needed a drummer for the recording of their first album, Distort Yourself. Rossdale later recruited Charlie Walker (known for his work with the local New York bands Split Lip and Chamerlain) to take Freese's spot and round out the band.
After reuniting with Interscope Records (Interscope released Bush's first three albums), Rossdale started work on Distort Yourself with Interscope Producer and Helmet frontman, Page Hamilton. Rossdale chose Hamilton to produce the band's debut album after being told Hamilton could provide the guitar sound that he was looking for. Though not known for producing rock ballads, Hamilton also proved keen towards Rossdale's lighter songs, such as "Ambulances", which features Gavin's wife (and No Doubt singer), Gwen Stefani.
Distort Yourself was released September 13, 2005 via Interscope Records and debuted at #81 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts with first week sales slightly over 12,000. The album's first single, "Bullet Proof Skin", was featured on the movie Stealth's soundtrack and has reached a peak of 28th on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and 29th on the Billboard Modern Rock Chart, respectively.
Institute has played numerous Bush songs live, including (but not limited to) "Machinehead", "The People That We Love" and "Glycerine".
Band Members
* Gavin Rossdale (Vocals, Guitar)
* Chris Traynor (Guitar)
* Cache Tolman (Bass)
* Charlie Walker (Drums)
Bonus Tracks
* "The Art Of Walking": B-Side; can be found on the "Bullet Proof Skin" limited-edition vinyl single
* "Buzz Of My System": B-Side; can be found on the UK release of Distort Yourself
* "God Gave Us Land": B-Side; can be found on the UK release of Distort Yourself
Discography
* Distort Yourself
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
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| US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock |
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| 2005 | "Bullet Proof Skin" | #26 | #26 | Distort Yourself |
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