The following demos caused quite a stir back in the mid-2000′s. After a hacker managed to obtain the below Don’t Tread On Me demos (and outtakes) from Nick’s personal computer in late 2004 / early 2005, the files were leaked on the 311 bulletin board months before the release of the album. Needless to say, Nick was NOT happy.
Sorry, Nick…but I hope fans enjoy this unique glimpse into the creation of Don’t Tread On Me!
Don’t Tread On Me (1) – Nick raps
Don’t Tread On Me (2) – close to final version; a few lyrics missing
Don’t Tread On Me (3) – very close to the final version
Thank Your Lucky Stars – Nick scatting over the instrumental
Frolic Room – missing some lyrics
Speak Easy (1) – second half of lyrics incomplete
Speak Easy (2) – more lyrics in place
Solar Flare (1) – early instrumental
Solar Flare (2) – instrumental with an additional layer
Waiting (1) – unfinished guitar solo
Waiting (2) – guitar solo added
Getting Through To Her (1) – not as polished
Getting Through To Her (2) – closer to the final version
Whiskey and Wine (1) – different vocal and aux. effects
Whiskey and Wine (2) – closer to the final version
There’s Always An Excuse (1) – SA’s parts are missing
There’s Always An Excuse (2) – SA’s parts are added
There’s Always An Excuse (3) – guitar solo is further established