Theory of a Deadman is the debut studio album by the Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman. The album was released on September 17, 2002 through 604 Records.

Album information The album contained the hit single "Make Up Your Mind". It also featured the singles "Nothing Could Come Between Us", "Point to Prove" and "The Last Song," (which was originally called "Theory of a Deadman"), both of which were solely written by Tyler Connolly, the band's lead singer. The album bears a Parental Advisory label due to expletives in "Invisible Man", "Any Other Way", and "Confession". A clean version was released that removed the expletives. The track ‘Invisible Man’ was also featured on the 2002 Spider-Man film soundtrack.

The album received mixed reviews from critics but sold very well. It would later certified Platinum in Canada as well as charting at number 85 on the US Rock Albums chart.

Track listing

2009 special edition

Personnel Personnel taken from Theory of a Deadman CD booklet.

Theory of a Deadman Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, guitar Dave Brenner – guitar Dean Back – bass Tim Hart – drums, backing vocals

Additional musicians Robin Diaz – drums Danny Craig – drums Brian Larson – violin Rebecca Whitling – violin Joshua Greenlaw – viola Charles Inkman – cello

Production Chad Kroeger – producer Joey Moi – producer, engineer Latif Tayour – second engineer Ryan Andersen – digital engineer Randy Staub – mixing Zach Blackstone – mix assistant George Marino – mastering

Design Daniel Moss – photography Scott Sandler – package design Lynda Kusnetz – creative director

Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for Theory of a Deadman Chart (2002) PositionCanadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 134Canadian Alternative Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 42Canadian Metal Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 21

Single Charts Single Peak chart positions CAN CANAlt USMain USAlt USAdult BEL "Nothing Could Come Between Us" 2 — 8 — — — "Make Up Your Mind" 13 — 13 38 36 41 "Point to Prove" — — — — — — "The Last Song" — — — — — — "Leg To Stand On" — 89 — — — —

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