Take Out the Gunman
| "Take Out the Gunman" | ||||
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| Single by Chevelle | ||||
| from the album La Gárgola | ||||
| Released | February 4, 2014 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:22 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| Producer | Joe Barresi | |||
| Chevelle singles chronology | ||||
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"Take Out the Gunman" is a song by American rock band Chevelle. It is the lead single from the band's seventh studio album, La Gárgola. The song debuted on February 3, 2014, via the band's Vevo and YouTube channel, with the single being released the next day.[2][3]
Critical reception
Sound and Motion Magazine gave the song a positive review. They state "From the tones, the rhythms, the vocal delivery, it’s all there, if it’s been in a Chevelle song, any Chevelle song, it somehow got crammed into here, with a few minor, minor twists. Yet still sounds fresh and invigorating." They conclude that the track leaves you wanting more.[1] Loudwire ranked it the fourth greatest Chevelle song.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2013–2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[5] | 29 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 25 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 8 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 70 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 30 |
References
- ^ a b "Single Review: Chevelle-Take Out The Gunman | Sound And Motion". Soundandmotionmag.com. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Chevelle Release New Single "Take Out the Gunman"". Bloody Disgusting. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ "Chevelle Returns In April With 'La Gárgola'". Blabbermouth.net. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ Childers, Chad. "10 Best Chevelle songs". Loudwire. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Chevelle Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Chevelle Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Chevelle Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 31, 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 28, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2025.