14:59
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| Studio album by Sugar Ray | ||||
| Released | January 12, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, pop rock, punk rock | |||
| Length | 40:30 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | David Kahne, except for "Abracadabra" which was produced by Ralph Sall | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Entertainment Weekly | C+ |
| Los Angeles Times | |
| NME | 7/10 |
| Rolling Stone |  |
| The Village Voice |  |
14:59 is the third studio album by American rock band Sugar Ray, released on January 12, 1999. It entered the top 20 on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 17 and certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. The album shows the band moving into a more mainstream pop rock sound, away from their earlier funk metal and nu metal sound, due to the success of their single "Fly" off their prior album, Floored. The album was titled 14 minutes and 59 seconds, meaning one second short of the "15 minutes of fame" critics claimed the band was riding on. This was seen as an act of self-deprecation, with the band recognizing its own time was limited but was not yet over while defying predictions of a sophomore slump on their second attempt at a hit record.
In 1997, Sugar Ray released their second album, Floored. While largely an alternative metal album, late in the recording sessions, the band recorded a much poppier track, the reggae rock song "Fly". The track became a surprise hit. The track's massive success inspired the band to further pursue the sound on their following album, 14:59.
The album's sound has elements of alternative rock and pop rock. "Aim for Me" is a punk rock track in the vein of Green Day and "Falls Apart" and "Personal Space Invader" take influence from Synchronicity and Men Without Hats, while "Burning Dog" has a skate punk sound similar to The Offspring and "Live & Direct" features vocals from KRS-One. In addition, "Every Morning" (that has been called an acoustic pop number), "Someday" and "Ode to the Lonely Hearted" are reminiscent of previous hit single "Fly". The album also features two comedic songs titled "New Direction", the former being more death metal-influenced and the latter a circus music instrumental.
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