Everyday (Dave Matthews Band album)

2001 studio album by Dave Matthews Band

Everyday

Studio album by

Dave Matthews Band

Released| February 27, 2001 (2001-02-27)
Recorded| October 9 – December 1, 2000[1]
Studio| Conway (Hollywood)
Genre|

* Alternative rock
* jazz fusion
* soft rock
* pop rock

Length| 51:00
Label| RCA
Producer| Glen Ballard
Dave Matthews Band chronology
| Listener Supported
(1999)  | Everyday
(2001)  | The Videos 1994–2001
(2001)

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Singles from  Everyday

1. "I Did It"
Released: January 3, 2001
2. "The Space Between"
Released: April 16, 2001
3. "Everyday"
Released: November 15, 2001

Everyday is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Dave Matthews Band. It was released on February 27, 2001 through RCA Records. It is the band's first album to be produced by Glen Ballard, who also co-wrote all twelve of the album's songs with guitarist and vocalist Dave Matthews. The album marked a shift in the band's sound, prominently featuring electric guitar and concise pop arrangements.

Everyday was a commercial success, becoming the band's second number one album in the US. Three singles were released ("I Did It", "The Space Between", and "Everyday"), with "The Space Between" becoming the band's first top 40 hit in the US. Reviews were mixed to positive; some critics disliked the band's change in sound while others welcomed the more accessible material.

## Background

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In the summer of 2000, the band began sessions with longtime producer Steve Lillywhite for a new album.[2] However, the dark nature of the recordings combined with a feeling of stagnation by the band members led to the sessions being abandoned. Matthews instead flew to Los Angeles to meet with Ballard with the intention of finishing the new material. Instead, Matthews and Ballard began a productive writing partnership that resulted in an album's worth of new songs in less than two weeks.[3] This material ended up being included on Everyday instead, while most of the songs originally recorded with Lillywhite were re-recorded for Busted Stuff in 2002.

## Critical reception

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Professional ratingsAggregate scores

Source| Rating
Metacritic| 67/100[4]
Review scores
Source| Rating
AllMusic| [5]
Entertainment Weekly| C+[6]
Los Angeles Times| [7]
Now| 4/5[8]
Rolling Stone| [9]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide| [10]
Spin| 5/10[11]
USA Today| [12]

Initial critical response to Everyday was generally mixed to positive. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 67, based on 16 reviews.[4]

## Commercial performance

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Everyday became the band's second album in a row to top the Billboard 200.[13] The album has since been certified 3× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales exceeding 3,000,000 copies.[14] It also became the band's first number one album in Canada.[13]

"I Did It", the album's lead single, peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100.[13] The song was more successful on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart, where it peaked at number one for a week.[13] The album's second single, "The Space Between", became the band's first top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at number 22.[13] Like its predecessor, it also topped the Triple A chart for a week.[13] The title track was released as the album's final single; despite failing to chart on the Hot 100, it topped the Triple A chart for eight weeks, the band's longest stay at the top of the chart until it was surpassed by "Funny the Way It Is" in 2009.[13]

## Track listing

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All tracks are written by David J. Matthews and Glen Ballard.

EverydayNo.| Title| Length

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1.| "I Did It"| 3:35
2.| "When the World Ends"| 3:31
3.| "The Space Between"| 4:03
4.| "Dreams of Our Fathers"| 4:41
5.| "So Right"| 4:41
6.| "If I Had It All"| 4:03
7.| "What You Are"| 4:33
8.| "Angel"| 3:58
9.| "Fool to Think"| 4:14
10.| "Sleep to Dream Her"| 4:25
11.| "Mother Father"| 4:24
12.| "Everyday"| 4:43

## Personnel

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Dave Matthews Band

* Carter Beauford – bongos, conga, drums, background vocals, vibraphone
* Stefan Lessard – bass guitar
* Dave Matthews – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, baritone guitar
* LeRoi Moore – flute, contrabass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, background vocals
* Boyd Tinsley – violin, background vocals

Additional personnel

* Glen Ballard – keyboards, piano
* Carlos Santana – electric guitar on "Mother Father"
* Karl Perrazo – percussion on "Mother Father"
* Vusi Mahlasela – background vocals on "Everyday"

Technical

* Glen Ballard – producer
* Karl Derfler – recording engineer, digital editing
* Scott Campbell – digital editing, additional engineering
* John Nelson – assistant engineer
* Chris Lord-Alge – mixing engineer
* Matt Silva – mixing assistant
* Bob Ludwig – mastering engineer
* Jolie Levine-Aller – production coordinator
* Rachel Cleverley – production assistant
* Thane Kerner – art direction, design
* Catherine Dee – design assistant
* Danny Clinch – cover photography
* Dan Winters – interior photography

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for Everyday | Chart (2001–2002)  | Peak
position

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Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] | 71
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[16] | 1
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[17] | 31
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[18] | 97
Italian Albums (FIMI)[19] | 33
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[20] | 30
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[21] | 58
UK Albums (OCC)[22] | 89
US Billboard 200[23] | 1

### Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for Everyday Chart (2001)  | Position

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Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[24] | 42
US Billboard 200[25] | 20
Worldwide Albums (IFPI)[26] | 26
Chart (2002)  | Position
Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[27] | 176
Canadian Alternative Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[28] | 56
US Billboard 200[29] | 134

### Decade-end charts

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Chart (2000–2009)  | Position

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US Billboard 200[30] | 96

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Canada (Music Canada)[31] | Platinum  | 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[32] | 3× Platinum  | 3,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ "Dave Matthews Band Re-enters studio". Angelfire. October 6, 2000. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
2. ^ Heller, Greg (2001-07-09). "The Long, Botched Summer: The birth, death and rebirth of a DMB album". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2007-10-01. Retrieved 2010-09-25.
3. ^ Colapinto, John (15 March 2001). "The Salvation of Dave Matthews". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
4. ^ a b "Reviews for Everyday by Dave Matthews Band". Metacritic. Retrieved April 2, 2009.
5. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Everyday – Dave Matthews / Dave Matthews Band". AllMusic. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
6. ^ Browne, David (February 26, 2001). "Everyday". Archived from the original on March 31, 2001. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
7. ^ Hochman, Steve (February 25, 2001). "A Startling Departure for the Dave Matthews Band". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
8. ^ Hughes, Kim (March 8, 2001). "Dave Matthews Band". Now. Toronto. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
9. ^ Fricke, David (March 15, 2001). "Dave Matthews Band: Everyday". Rolling Stone. New York. Archived from the original on January 5, 2007. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
10. ^ Puterbaugh, Parke (2004). "Dave Matthews Band". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. pp. 519–20. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
11. ^ Dolan, Jon (April 2001). "United and Conquer". Spin. Vol. 17, no. 4\. New York. pp. 153–54. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
12. ^ Gundersen, Edna (February 27, 2001). "Dave Matthews Band's jam jells into more solid sound". USA Today. McLean. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
13. ^ a b c d e f g "Dave Matthews Band Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
14. ^ "Gold & Platinum – Dave Matthews Band". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
15. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 179.
16. ^ "Dave Matthews Band Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
17. ^ "Danishcharts.dk – Dave Matthews Band – Everyday". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
18. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Dave Matthews Band – Everyday" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
19. ^ "Italiancharts.com – Dave Matthews Band – Everyday". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
20. ^ "Charts.nz – Dave Matthews Band – Everyday". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
21. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Dave Matthews Band – Everyday". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
22. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
23. ^ "Dave Matthews Band Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
24. ^ "Canada's Top 200 Albums of 2001 (based on sales)". Jam!. Archived from the original on December 12, 2003. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
25. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2001". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
26. ^ "Top 50 Global Best Selling Albums for 2001" (PDF). IFPI. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 17, 2008. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
27. ^ "Top 200 Albums of 2002 (based on sales)". Jam!. Archived from the original on September 6, 2004. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
28. ^ "Canada's Top 200 Alternative albums of 2002". Jam!. Archived from the original on December 4, 2003. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
29. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
30. ^ "The Decade in Music – Charts – Top Billboard 200 Albums" (PDF). Billboard. December 19, 2009. p. 163. Retrieved November 14, 2021 - via World Radio History. Digit page 167 on the PDF archive.
31. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Dave Matthews Band – Everyday". Music Canada. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
32. ^ "American album certifications – Dave Matthews Band – Everyday". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 14, 2021.

* v
* t
* e

Dave Matthews Band

* Carter Beauford
* Jeff Coffin
* Stefan Lessard
* Dave Matthews
* Tim Reynolds
* Rashawn Ross
* Buddy Strong

* Peter Griesar
* LeRoi Moore
* Butch Taylor
* Boyd Tinsley

Studio albums|

* Under the Table and Dreaming
* Crash
* Before These Crowded Streets
* Everyday
* Busted Stuff
* Stand Up
* Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King
* Away from the World
* Come Tomorrow
* Walk Around the Moon

Live releases|

* Remember Two Things
* Live at Red Rocks 8.15.95
* Listener Supported
* Live in Chicago 12.19.98 at the United Center
* Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado
* The Central Park Concert
* The Gorge
* Weekend on the Rocks
* Live at Piedmont Park
* Live at Mile High Music Festival
* Europe 2009
* Live in New York City
* Live at Wrigley Field
* Live Trax series

Compilation albums|

* The Best of What's Around Vol. 1
* Live Trax

Video albums|

* Listener Supported
* The Videos 1994–2001
* Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado
* The Central Park Concert
* The Gorge
* Weekend on the Rocks
* Live at Piedmont Park
* Europe 2009 – Across the Pond

Extended plays|

* Recently

Singles|

* "What Would You Say"
* "Jimi Thing"
* "Typical Situation"
* "Ants Marching"
* "Satellite"
* "Too Much"
* "So Much to Say"
* "Two Step"
* "Crash into Me"
* "Tripping Billies"
* "Don't Drink the Water"
* "Stay (Wasting Time)"
* "Crush"
* "Rapunzel"
* "I Did It"
* "The Space Between"
* "Everyday"
* "Where Are You Going"
* "Grace Is Gone"
* "Grey Street"
* "American Baby"
* "Dreamgirl"
* "Everybody Wake Up (Our Finest Hour Arrives)"
* "Smooth Rider"
* "Funny the Way It Is"
* "Why I Am"
* "You and Me"
* "Mercy"
* "Madman's Eyes"

Featured singles|

* "Work It Out"

Other songs|

* "#34"
* "Warehouse"
* "#41"
* "Lie in Our Graves"
* "Proudest Monkey"
* "Say Goodbye"
* "Halloween"
* "The Last Stop"
* "Pantala Naga Pampa"
* "Pig"
* "Spoon"
* "The Stone"
* "Loving Wings"
* "Bartender"
* "Anyone Seen the Bridge?"
* "Granny"
* "JTR"

Side projects|

* Tribe of Heaven
* Dave Matthews & Friends
* Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds
* Live at Luther College
* True Reflections
* Some Devil
* Live at Radio City
* Live in Las Vegas

Related articles|

* Discography
* Awards and nominations
* Coran Capshaw
* Musictoday
* The Lillywhite Sessions
* 2004 Chicago River incident
* The Lillywhite Sessions (Ryley Walker album)

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