Song · Soul Asylum
“Without A Trace” by Soul Asylum
From the album Grave Dancers Union (1992)
“Without A Trace” by Soul Asylum appears on 7 radio countdowns from 1 station between 1999 and 2005. It was first released in 1992 on the album Grave Dancers Union. Its best result is #1301 on the CD101 Top 2005 Songs of All-Time (December 2004). In the combined RockLists rankings it is #2,904 alternative song of all time.
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"Without a Trace" is a Dave Pirner song, words and music, from Grave Dancers Union, the sixth Soul Asylum album, which Columbia released on October 6, 1992.
Behind the scenes, the drum stool was the story. Producer Michael Beinhorn wasn't happy with Grant Young's playing and brought in Sterling Campbell, and the two ended up splitting the record down the middle, half the songs each; since the band didn't care to admit a session player was involved, Campbell got listed as the "percussionist". Young kept the job on the road until he was let go and Campbell took over for good ahead of Let Your Dim Light Shine. The album turned into the band's big moment: "Runaway Train" became the biggest hit they ever had, and Grave Dancers Union went double platinum in the US.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz.
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1312 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2000 Songs of All-Time (December 1999) | 2000 |
| 2000 | 1312 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2001 Songs of All-Time (December 2000) | 2001 |
| 2001 | 1317 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2002 Songs of All-Time (December 2001) | 2002 |
| 2002 | 1316 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2003 Songs of All-Time (December 2002) | 2003 |
| 2003 | 1301 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2004 Songs of All-Time (December 2003) | 2004 |
| 2004 | 1301 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2005 Songs of All-Time (December 2004) | 2005 |
| 2005 | 1301 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2006 Songs of All-Time (December 2005) | 1994 |
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