Drops of Jupiter

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Drops of Jupiter
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Studio album by Train
Released March 27, 2001
Recorded 1999–2000
Genre Rock, alternative rock, roots rock, pop rock
Length 48:33
Label Columbia
Producer Brendan O'Brien
Train chronology
One and a Half
(1999)One and a Half1999
Drops of Jupiter
(2001)
My Private Nation
(2003)My Private Nation2003
Singles from Drops of Jupiter
  1. "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)"
    Released: February 20, 2001
  2. "Something More"
    Released: October 2001
  3. "She's on Fire"
    Released: February 18, 2002

Drops of Jupiter is Train's second album, released in 2001. The album's title is derived from "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)", its lead single, which was a hit internationally and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.

The album contains elements of rock, country and indie rock. Besides "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)", two other singles were released from this album: "She's on Fire" and "Something More," both of which also achieved some success on the Adult Top 40 chart.

Debuting at #6 in the United States upon its release, it has since been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and 2x Platinum by the CRIA in Canada. It is the band's best selling album to date.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Train[1]

No. Title Length
1. "She's on Fire"   3:49
2. "I Wish You Would"   4:25
3. "Drops of Jupiter"   4:20
4. "It's About You"   4:27
5. "Hopeless"   4:31
6. "Respect"   3:25
7. "Let It Roll"   5:00
8. "Something More"   4:33
9. "Whipping Boy"   4:26
10. "Getaway"   4:26
11. "Mississippi"   5:00

Reception

Critical reviews

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 3/5 stars
Robert Christgau C−
Rolling Stone (Favorable)

The album received mixed reviews. AllMusic writer Mark Morgenstein said that "There is nothing cutting edge about Train's Sophomore Effort" He also stated that "Train is a classic rock wannabe band in the mold of Counting Crows, although that's not always a bad thing".[2]

Rolling Stone Writer Aidin Vaziri had this to say about the album: "Drops of Jupiter, conjuring vivid memories of Recovering The Satellites. The anthemic song is the centerpiece here, showcasing the singer's yearning voice and band's swooping, string-laden melodies, but Train has more to offer. The brooding "Mississippi" presents an intoxicating mix of acoustic guitars and dreamy horns, while "Let It Roll" mixes mournful slide guitars and loose-limbed rhythms in the perfect meeting of blustery earnestness and unapologetic commerciality."[3]

Awards

Award Nominated (song) Won
Grammy Award for Best Rock Song "Drops of Jupiter" YES
Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) YES

Personnel

Charts and certifications

References

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