America Town cover

America Town

Five for Fighting · 2000

45 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic rock, capturing the zeitgeist of early 2000s America.

Why this album works

'America Town' achieved commercial success, peaking at No. 33 on the Billboard 200 and earning a Gold certification. The album’s standout track 'Superman (It’s Not Easy)' resonated widely, becoming an anthem for vulnerability and emotional struggles, significantly impacting the adult contemporary music scene.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels introspective late-night reflections melodic storytelling journeys
Context
Released on September 26, 2000, 'America Town' was Five for Fighting's second studio album, following their debut 'Message for Albert'. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from relative obscurity to mainstream recognition, particularly driven by the success of singles like 'Superman (It’s Not Easy)'.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Easy Tonight 4:08
  • 2 Bloody Mary (A Note on Apathy) Standout 3:46
  • 3 Superman (It’s Not Easy) Standout 3:44
  • 4 America Town Standout 3:52
  • 5 Something About You 4:02
  • 6 Jainy 3:53
  • 7 Michael Jordan 3:04
  • 8 Out of Love 3:53
  • 9 The Last Great American 3:00
  • 10 Love Song 3:41
  • 11 Boat Parade 2:50
  • 12 Alright / Do You Mind 5:38

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