Again & Again (Taproot song)

"Again & Again"
Single by Taproot
from the album Gift
Released	November 30, 2000
Recorded	January – March 2000
Studio	Master Control Recording in Burbank, California
Genre	Nu metal [1] [2]
Length	3:58
Label	Atlantic/Velvet Hammer
Songwriters	Mike DeWolf, Stephen Richards, Phil Lipscomb, Jarrod Montague
Producers	Ulrich Wild David Benveniste
Taproot singles chronology
"Again & Again" (2000) "I" (2001)
Music video
"Again & Again" on YouTube

"Again & Again" is the debut single by American alternative metal band Taproot. The song was released from the band's major label debut, Gift , and reached No. 39 on the Mainstream Rock chart. ^[3]

Overview

A demo version of the song appears on the album Upon Us . ^[4]

"Again & Again" was a minor success for the band, charting on the US Main. Rock Chart ^[5] and UK Singles Chart. ^[6]

The single's b-side, "Day by Day", appeared on the album Dracula 2000: Music from the Motion Picture . ^[7]

Music video

The song's music video shows the band performing the song in a building, while fans watch the performance on a TV screen. ^[8]

Track listing

American single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Again & Again"	3:58
2.	"Mirror's Reflection"	3:11
3.	"Dragged Down"	3:31

European single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Again & Again" (Clean Album Version)	3:58
2.	"Day by Day" (Non LP Bonus Track)	3:20
3.	"Smile" (Clean Album Version)	3:33

Chart positions

Chart (2000–2001)	Peak position
Scotland (OCC) [9]	84
UK Singles (OCC) [10]	95
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [11]	6
US Mainstream Rock Tracks ( Billboard ) [5]	39

Personnel

• Stephen Richards – vocals, programming ^[12]
• Mike DeWolf – guitar
• Phil Lipscomb – bass
• Jarrod Montague – drums

References

1. Diver, Mike (September 6, 2009). "Top Ten - Nu-Metal Anthems". Clash . Retrieved March 13, 2016.
2. Hill, Stephen (July 4, 2017). "The Top 40 nu-metal songs of all time". Metal Hammer . Retrieved July 5, 2017.
3. "Taproot- Artist Chart History". musicvf.com. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
4. "Taproot Upon Us (CD Album)- Spirit of Metal Webzine (en)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
5. "Taproot – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks". Billboard . Retrieved March 29, 2014.
6. Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: DJ T - Tzant". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
7. Huey, Steve. "Dracula 2000 – Original Soundtrack". AllMusic . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved March 29, 2014.
8. "Taptoot - Again & Again on Vimeo". Vimeo . Retrieved March 29, 2014.
9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. April 1, 2001. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. April 1, 2001. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
11. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. April 1, 2001. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
12. Gift - Taproot - Credits. AllMusic. Retrieved March 29th, 2014