So Long, Astoria
The Ataris · 2003
63 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
Catchy hooks and nostalgic lyrics intertwine with anthemic melodies, encapsulating early 2000s pop-punk energy.
Why this album works
The album features the hit cover of Don Henley's 'The Boys of Summer,' which brought significant radio play and chart recognition, reaching #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its blend of personal storytelling and catchy punk elements resonated widely, making it a defining record in the early 2000s pop-punk landscape.
- Career context
- Released on March 4, 2003, 'So Long, Astoria' marked The Ataris’ third studio album and their breakthrough into mainstream success. Following the moderate acclaim of their previous album 'End Is Forever,' this release helped solidify their place in the pop-punk scene during a peak era for the genre.
- 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 So Long, Astoria 3:23
- 2 Takeoffs And Landings 3:54
- 3 In This Diary Standout 3:51
- 4 My Reply 4:14
- 5 Unopened Letter To The World 2:40
- 6 The Saddest Song Standout 4:15
- 7 Summer '79 3:58
- 8 The Hero Dies In This One 4:07
- 9 All You Can Ever Learn Is What You Already Know 3:32
- 10 The Boys Of Summer Standout 4:18
- 11 Radio #2 3:28
- 12 Looking Back On Today 3:55
- 13 Eight Of Nine 3:56
- 14 I Won't Spend Another Night Alone 3:50
- 15 The Saddest Song (Acoustic) 4:11
- 16 A Beautiful Mistake 3:14
- 17 Rock 'N' Roll High School 2:18
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