Album: Transistor by 311 (1997)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: BMG
Format: Album

Description: Transistor is the fourth studio album by 311. It was released on August 5, 1997. The album was certified Platinum. The album saw a change in musical style as less songs feature rapping in comparison to the band's previous albums. Upon its release, Transistor received negative reviews from critics, who felt that the record was overly long and self-indulgent. Retrospectively, however, the album has been more positively received.

Artist Background: 311 (pronounced "three-eleven") is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson (who would later be replaced by Tim Mahoney), bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills and drummer Chad Sexton. In 1992, Doug "SA" Martinez joined to sing and provide turntables for 311's later albums, rounding out the current line-up. Part of the Omaha, Nebraska music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, The Urge, Sublime with Rome

Music Scene: Part of the Omaha, Nebraska music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album, BMG

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Transistor is the fourth studio album by 311. It was released on August 5, 1997. The album was certified Platinum. The album saw a change in musical style as less songs feature rapping in comparison to the band's previous albums. Upon its release, Transistor received negative reviews from critics, who felt that the record was overly long and self-indulgent. Retrospectively, however, the album has been more positively received.

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