Shinedown’s ‘A Symptom Of Being Human’ Breaks New Chart Record
Shinedown have achieved another remarkable milestone. The band’s single A Symptom Of Being Human is now the first song by a band or solo artist to chart in the top 10 on three major Mediabase charts: Active Rock, Alternative, and Adult Contemporary (AC). This unprecedented chart achievement underscores Shinedown’s versatility and broad appeal across multiple music genres.
In addition to holding Mediabase chart history with the most No. 1s, Top 5s and Top 10s in the Active Rock category, Shinedown have achieved a record-breaking 23 chart-topping songs.
Vocalist Brent Smith said in a statement “Radio has been the heartbeat of our band, and we owe an immense debt of gratitude to the stations that have championed us. This milestone is a testament to the unwavering support from our fans and their beloved radio stations, which have been pivotal in our journey and growth since day one.”
In an official statement, Philippe Generali, president and CEO of Mediabase, said: “Mediabase would like to congratulate Shinedown, Atlantic-Elektra and the In De Goot Management team on this accomplishment for A Symptom Of Being Human. To be able to go top 10 at these three formats, as well as having successful runs at Top 40 and Hot AC is very rare for a rock song.”
It’s rare for a rock band to break into pop music, but Shinedown have always believed that music is universal and doesn’t have to be put in a genre box. A Symptom Of Being Human is resonating with listeners worldwide because of its uplifting and important message about how we are all a work in progress. Collectively, the song has amassed tens of millions of streams across all versions including a live version, pop remix, acoustic version and piano version.
A Symptom Of Being Human is the fourth No. 1 Active Rock single from Shinedown’s acclaimed seventh studio album, Planet Zero. The set debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart in July 2022.