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Welcome the Night

The Ataris · 2007

52 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A reflective blend of melodic punk with introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation that captures a sense of longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective listening moments
  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • immersive storytelling experience
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Welcome the Night' was The Ataris' follow-up to their 2003 album 'So Long, Astoria', during a period of lineup changes that shaped their sound. This album marked a significant shift towards more mature themes and sonic experimentation, as the band sought to redefine their identity following their earlier pop-punk success.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Not Capable of Love 3:29
  • 2 Cardiff‐By‐the‐Sea 4:12
  • 3 New Year’s Day 3:13
  • 4 Secret Handshakes 3:42
  • 5 The Cheyenne Line 3:11
  • 6 And We All Become Like Smoke 3:59
  • 7 Connections Are More Dangerous Than Lies 2:59
  • 8 Whatever Lies Will Help You Rest 3:32
  • 9 From the Last Last Call 4:09
  • 10 When All Else Fails It Fails 3:34
  • 11 A Soundtrack for This Rainy Morning 4:47
  • 12 Begin Again From the Beginning 5:39
  • 13 And So It Ends Like It Begins 5:56

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