# This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)
**This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)** is the third studio album and second major label release by the American alternative metal band Chevelle, released on September 21, 2004 through the Epic label.[1](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2123865-Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-%28Could-Do-Us-In%29)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Artist and position | Third studio album and second major label release by Chevelle[1](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2123865-Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-%28Could-Do-Us-In%29) |
| Release | September 21, 2004, Epic label[1](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2123865-Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-%28Could-Do-Us-In%29) |
| Billboard 200 | Debuted and peaked at No. 8, higher than predecessor *Wonder What's Next* but with lower commercial success[1](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2123865-Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-%28Could-Do-Us-In%29) |
| Lead singles | "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" reached No. 1 on the US rock chart; "The Clincher" reached No. 3[2](https://www.rockvf.com/album.php?album=This+Type+of+Thinking+%28Could+Do+Us+In%29&artist=Chevelle) |
## Background and release
Chevelle released its first two albums, *[Point #1](https://www.edgepedia.org/point-no-1)* (1999) and *[Wonder What's Next](https://www.edgepedia.org/wonder-whats-next)* (2002), before *This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)* arrived on Epic in September 2004.[1](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2123865-Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-%28Could-Do-Us-In%29) A contemporary review on Sputnikmusic noted the expectations surrounding the record: many listeners assumed the band would return to *Wonder What's Next* for song ideas after that album's success.[3](https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/8723/Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-Could-Do-Us-In/)
## Chart performance and certification
That peak placed it above *Wonder What's Next* on the album chart, although the earlier release remained the band's stronger commercial performer overall.[1](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2123865-Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-%28Could-Do-Us-In%29)
Three songs from the album charted as singles, all written by guitarist and vocalist Pete Loeffler:[2](https://www.rockvf.com/album.php?album=This+Type+of+Thinking+%28Could+Do+Us+In%29&artist=Chevelle)
- **"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)"** (August 2004) reached No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 on the US rock chart, and No. 3 on the US alternative chart, the album's strongest showing.[2](https://www.rockvf.com/album.php?album=This+Type+of+Thinking+%28Could+Do+Us+In%29&artist=Chevelle)
- **"The Clincher"** (January 2005) reached No. 108 on the Hot 100, No. 3 on the US rock chart, and No. 8 on the US alternative chart.[2](https://www.rockvf.com/album.php?album=This+Type+of+Thinking+%28Could+Do+Us+In%29&artist=Chevelle)
- **"Panic Prone"** (August 2005) reached No. 26 on the US rock chart.[2](https://www.rockvf.com/album.php?album=This+Type+of+Thinking+%28Could+Do+Us+In%29&artist=Chevelle)
Across rock radio countdowns, four songs from the album drew 27 chart appearances in total.[4](https://www.rocklists.com/albums/chevelle/this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in/)
## Songs
The album runs 46:32 across eleven tracks:[2](https://www.rockvf.com/album.php?album=This+Type+of+Thinking+%28Could+Do+Us+In%29&artist=Chevelle)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Clincher" | 3:43 |
| 2 | "Get Some" | 4:27 |
| 3 | "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" | 3:43 |
| 4 | "Still Running" | 3:43 |
| 5 | "Breach Birth" | 4:03 |
| 6 | "Panic Prone" | 3:50 |
| 7 | "Another Know It All" | 4:20 |
| 8 | "Tug-O-War" | 4:32 |
| 9 | "To Return" | 3:42 |
| 10 | "Emotional Drought" | 5:24 |
| 11 | "Bend the Bracket" | 5:05 |
## Personnel
Michael "Elvis" Baskette served as engineer and producer, and Andy Wallace handled the mix. The cover sculpture was created by Katharina Fritsch, with art direction by Sean Evans and mastering by Eddy Schreyer.[9](https://www.allmusic.com/album/this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in-mw0000152819)
## Availability
The album remains in circulation on vinyl, with pressings listed by specialty retailers such as Big Me Records and Comeback Vinyl and by mainstream chains including [Best Buy](https://www.edgepedia.org/best-buy).[5](https://www.bigmerecords.com/product/chevelle-this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in/) • [6](https://comebackvinyl.com/products/chevelle-this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in) • [7](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in-lp-lp-vinyl/32491165.p?skuId=32491165) It is also streamed on Spotify, where it is cataloged under its full title.[8](https://open.spotify.com/album/3zuIMH8P0GKtV5LR6zwGLB)
## References
1. [This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In), TheAudioDB](https://www.theaudiodb.com/album/2123865-Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-%28Could-Do-Us-In%29)
2. [This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) by Chevelle, Rock VF](https://www.rockvf.com/album.php?album=This+Type+of+Thinking+%28Could+Do+Us+In%29&artist=Chevelle)
3. [Chevelle – This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In), album review, Sputnikmusic](https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/8723/Chevelle-This-Type-of-Thinking-Could-Do-Us-In/)
4. [This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) by Chevelle, RockLists](https://www.rocklists.com/albums/chevelle/this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in/)
5. [Chevelle – This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In), Big Me Records](https://www.bigmerecords.com/product/chevelle-this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in/)
6. [Chevelle – This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In), Comeback Vinyl](https://comebackvinyl.com/products/chevelle-this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in)
7. [Chevelle This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In) VINYL LP, Best Buy](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in-lp-lp-vinyl/32491165.p?skuId=32491165)
8. [This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In), Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3zuIMH8P0GKtV5LR6zwGLB)
9. [This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) Credits, AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/this-type-of-thinking-could-do-us-in-mw0000152819)
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