Blue Skies, Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits
The Ataris · 1999
38 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic pop-punk anthems collide with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of youthful angst and nostalgia.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its influence on the pop-punk genre, capturing the spirit of youth culture and angst. It features tracks that became staples in the emo and punk scenes, further solidifying The Ataris' place in music history as they gained critical attention and commercial success.
- Best for
- short, energetic bursts steady mid-tempo flow youthful angst reflections
- Context
- Released in early 1999, 'Blue Skies, Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits' was The Ataris' second studio album, following their debut 'Look Forward to Failure'. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out their identity within the pop-punk scene that was burgeoning in the late '90s, gaining traction and a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Linkin Park· Green Day· Moby· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Losing Streak 1:52
- 2 1*15*96 3:54
- 3 San Dimas High School Football Rules Standout 2:47
- 4 Your Boyfriend Sucks 2:48
- 5 I Won't Spend Another Night Alone 2:59
- 6 Broken Promise Ring Standout 3:26
- 7 Angry Nerd Rock 2:34
- 8 The Last Song I Will Ever Write About a Girl Standout 2:49
- 9 Choices 1:32
- 10 Better Way 2:04
- 11 My Hotel Year 1:25
- 12 Life Makes No Sense 1:42
- 13 Answer: 2:11
- 14 In Spite of the World 3:41
- 15 Ben Lee 2:24
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