Freaks Like You

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"Freaks Like You"
Something Clever - Freaks Like You (Single).jpg
Single by Something Clever
from the album Season of Darkness
ReleasedDecember 3, 2013
Recorded2013
Studio Studio B, Charlotte
Genre alternative rock
Length3:13
Label Something Clever Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Adam Nelson
  • Kelly Flusk
  • Colt Crevar
  • Chris St. Hilaire
  • Dylan Roles
Producer(s) Drew Cyphers
Something Clever singles chronology
"Black and Blue"
(2012)		"Freaks Like You"
(2013)		"Best Laid Plans"
(2014)
Music video
"Freaks Like You" on YouTube

"Freaks Like You" is a song by the American rock band, Something Clever. It was officially released as a single independently on December 3, 2013. [1] The song is the first release with new lead singer Adam Nelson after original vocalist Michael Brennan departed the band in May 2013. "Freaks Like You" also served as the lead single from the band's second EP, Season of Darkness . [2]

Contents

Background and history

In May 2013, Something Clever announced the departure of their original lead vocalist, Michael Brennan, and soon began auditions for a replacement. On July 13, 2013, the band introduced Adam Nelson as their new lead singer, along with Colt Crevar as bassist, marking a significant lineup change. [3]

After spending much of the year searching for new bandmates and writing and recording new music with the new lineup, it was announced on November 20, 2013, Something Clever announced the release of "Freaks Like You," their first single featuring Nelson and Crevar, which officially debuted on December 3, 2013. This release signified the start of a new era for the band and was also the final recording to feature original rhythm guitarist Christopher St. Hilaire before his departure in May 2014. [4]

In early 2019 Something Clever began posting questionnaires online as to whether fans would like to hear newly recorded versions of their earlier hits like "Freaks Like You" as bonus tracks on their then-upcoming new EP. [5] On February 1, 2019, the band released part one of a two-EP series titled Moments: Red and Moments: Blue. The latter, released on March 1, 2019, ended up featuring a newly re-recorded version of "Freaks Like You" titled, "Freaks Like You 2.0." This updated version showcased the band's then-current lineup and production style, blending metalcore and emo influences. [6]

Personnel

Technical credits

2019 version

Promotion

Following the release of "Freaks Like You," the band focused on writing and recording material for their second EP, which would eventually be titled Season of Darkness, the band spent much of 2014 providing tour support for national acts such as Puddle of Mudd, Tantric, Saving Abel, The Dead Rabbits, Saliva, A Course of Action, and Carolina Rebellion. [17] The band wrapped up 2014 continuing work on their new EP, "Freaks Like You" ended up being the first of the two promotional singles featured on Season of Darkness, which officially released on March 17, 2015. [18]

Commercial performance

"Freaks Like You" received significant airplay on CBS Radio, Valley FM 89.5, and 106.5 The End. [19] [20] [21] The single also gained traction on streaming platforms, appearing on various "Top Rock Songs" playlists on both Spotify and iTunes following its releases in 2013 and 2019. [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Something Clever: Freaks Like You -Single (2013)". spirit-of-metal.com. Spirit of Metal Staff. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Season of Darkness -EP by Something Clever on Allmusic". Allmusic. Web Staff. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "Interview with Something Clever lead guitarist Kelly Flusk - February 15, 2016". the-black-angel.com. Mister Denial. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Rhythm Guitarist Christopher St. Hilaire Announces He's Leaving Something Clever After One More Final Show Opening For Puddle of Mudd In Wilmington". Something Clever Band. Christopher St. Hilaire. Archived from the original on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Fan Poll: Would anyone want to hear a new rerecorded version of "Freaks Like You" as "Freaks Like You 2.0"?". Something Clever Archive. Something Clever. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Moments: Blue -EP by Something Clever on Spotify". Spotify Music. Bunker Hill Records. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  7. 1 2 "Something Clever Bio". Sonic Hits. Sonic Hits Staff. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Artist Profile: Kelly Flusk". Internet Archive. Website Contributor. Archived from the original on 28 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Something Clever: Season of Darkness (Background, Release Info, History)". The Meerkat. Christophe Pauly. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Artist Discography: Christopher St. Hilaire". Discogs. 77 Music Group. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Dylan Roles (Something Clever drummer): Release History". www.discogs.com. Brandon Hinson. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Something Clever: Freaks Like You (Credits) Monik Walmsey - Graphic designer". WayBackMachine. Archived from the original on 28 April 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ↑ "Freaks Like You by the band Something Clever release data". Discogs Music Database. Discogs Staff. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  14. ↑ "Something Clever - Moments: Blue -EP (Credits List)". Discogs.com. Something Clever. March 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  15. ↑ "Brett Baker (Something Clever guitarist): Discography". Discogs. Something Clever Band. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  16. ↑ "Justin Tyme Discography". Discogs. Bunker Hill Records. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  17. ↑ "Something Clever lands 2014 gigs with Saving Abel, Tantric, Saliva, The Dead Rabbits, A Course of Action". www.thebash.com. The Bash. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  18. ↑ "Something Clever: Season of Darkness -EP (2015)". Spirit-of-Metal.com. Spirit-of-Metal Staff. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  19. ↑ "Charlotte Hard Rock Band 'SOMETHING CLEVER' Has New Single 'FREAKS LIKE YOU' Added To 106.5 The End's Airplay Spins". Archive.org. Something Clever Management. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  20. ↑ "Something Clever single Freaks Like You added to CBS Radio". Something Clever Archives. Management. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  21. ↑ ""Freaks Like You" by American rockers Something Clever added to Valley FM's rotation". WayBackMachine. Brandon Hinson. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  22. ↑ "Big Announcement Regarding "Freaks Like You"!!!". somethingcleverband.com. Management. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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