Album: Train by Train (1996)
Genre: Pop-Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: Train is the 1998 self-titled debut album from the band Train. The album was self-produced for $25,000 and three singles from the album were released. The first single released, "Free", was largely a hit on rock stations. The second, "Meet Virginia", peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the third single from the album was "I Am". The album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Artist Background: Train is an American roots rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1993. The band currently consists of Pat Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (lead guitar), Jerry Becker (rhythm guitar and piano), Hector Maldonado (bass), Drew Shoals (drums), Nikita Houston (backing vocals) and Sakai Smith (backing vocals). With a lineup that included original members Monahan, Stafford, Scott Underwood, Rob Hotchkiss and Charlie Colin, the band achieved mainstream success with their debut album Train, which wa... Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls

Music Scene: Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop-Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1990s, Album, Columbia

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Train is the 1998 self-titled debut album from the band Train. The album was self-produced for $25,000 and three singles from the album were released. The first single released, "Free", was largely a hit on rock stations. The second, "Meet Virginia", peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the third single from the album was "I Am". The album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

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