Customer Reviews

Anywhere But Here

5 star:		(21)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Before The Ataris gave in and rode the wave of sound-alike emo bands into mainstream acceptance, they were a decent, if unremarkable pop-punk band in the vein of Green Day and the Descendents. Accordingly, Anywhere But Here is a decent, if unremarkable pop-punk album in the vein of Green Day and the Descendents. The Ataris speed through 21 songs that sound suspiciously alike in under 40 minutes, rarely dropping the tempo. It's a far cry from So Long, Astoria. Like most punk albums of its length, the songs eventually begin to blend together, but a few still leave an impression. "Anderson" is a hilarious middle finger to a boring hometown, and "Hey Kid" blends Descendents style pop-punk with a mellow ska riff. Remarkably, the Ataris play some very emotional pop-punk, but on this album they never really cross the line into whiney emo, at least not until the hidden track, but that's a cover of a Weezer song, and it's pretty good anyway. If you're a fan of pop-punk, chances are you'll like this.

I bought this album a couple weeks ago, and I've listened to it almost every day! I can listen to this CD over and over again without getting tired of it. The lyrics are great and can be easily related to. I love all the tracks, but my favorite would have to be Boxcar, even though The Ataris didn't write it. Another one of my favorites is Alone in Santa Cruz, I can really relate to it. The Ataris have a sound similar to Greenday, so if you are a fan of them, I recommend this album (or any albums from The Ataris). This is a very worthwhile CD!

out of all the ataris cd's, this one is their best. every song on it is great. my favorite songs on it are "boxcar", "myself", "hey kid!", "bite my tounge","clara", "take me back", "blind and unkind" and "alone in sana cruz". if your a first time ataris fan, by this cd first, then get blue skies broken hearts.

This album isn't anything like the other Ataris albums that some people may be used to but that doesn't mean that this album shouldn't be thrown aside. This album shows the other side of the Ataris before they matured. The songs are short, fast, and loud and they can still pull it off. Well, Kris can still pull it off. You can't even compare this to the other albums because it sounds so different. I think that this is a great rock, punk, or whatever the hell category you want to put it in. Best songs are Hey Kid, Are We There Yet, Alone in Santa Cruz, and Make It Last.

The original "anywhere but here" album is by far one of the greatest ataris albums there is. It is also by far the most angry of the ataris albums both musically and lyrically. The new song fits in perfectly with the more angry and agressive style that was present on the original recording. Overall i'd give it five stars cuz its basically just the old album remixed. I don't know why they redid it, but its a punk classic I suppose. I am #1 and really hot....

As a huge Ataris fan, I must say that I was a smite disappointed with this remake. Granted, it is better than the original, but this one sounds... angrier? It's just different, but it's not bad.

However, I would recommend it simply for the new additions. Boxcar is one of my new favorite songs and Anderson is great as well. Although, when some of the remakes start to play, I have to go to the next song, I don't want these great songs to be ruined in my memory.

If you're a new fan of The Ataris, I would recommend getting "Blue Skies" or "So Long, Astoria" instead of this first. Loyal Ataris fans should add this to their music collection; it is good, it's just not great.

If you're not willing to spend money on a CD that isn't filled with wonderful, amazing, spectacular songs, I would recommend burning the new songs and finding the old versions of the others. Or just burn this CD from a friend; it's definitely (at least) worth that.

1, 2, 3, 4. Who's punk, what's the score?

This c.d. hosts some of the tightest tracks I've ever heard! They have killer lyrics, and a great sound. Every single song here is worth while, a c.d. you can play the whole way through without getting bored! I recommend it to anyone who loves fabulous music!

A very simple yet very open Ataris album, this CD really expresses what the about Kris Roe's life and granted songs are simple and plan. However they do sound a lot like old green day songs in fact I think one of the songs is chord for chord a green day song and kind of makes fun of it. However I don't care that much not a Green day fan later on the ataris became more known for figurative lyrics this CD just puts everything out their. A good cd!

Ok. The Ataris, what's there to say. They were never great and they never will be but they have their moments. Still, call me crazy, it might just be because I've owned it since before I had pubic hair, but Anywhere But Here is kind of great for what it is. I mean, Blue Skies is their best because they actually developed their own sound by then, and the writing's a lot better but I still think Anywhere but Here's a bit underrated. Lyrically, a lot of these songs are almost laughable due to the rhyming dictionary-esque quality that Kris Roe gives them, but I never cared. Lyrics were never The Ataris appeal anyway, aside from the nostalgia shtick. Every song on this album's like a minute long and they all pretty much grow on you. Some of these are infectious, still.. I'm not sure if older fans of punk'll be able to get into it. It's definitely better when you're a kid. I still like it though. It's the best generic pop-punk album ever. Oh, and Ray is amazing. I think they just did it to show that they could be a hardcore band if they wanted to be. Either way, thats good hardcore. Even if it is a tease.

Considering it was recorded on a shoestring (literally) represents the callow musings of a 20 year old midwestern kid, it really isn't half bad.