Anywhere But Here (Spec) [Enhanced, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Special Edition]

Ataris | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 28, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Special Edition
• Label: Kung Fu Records
• ASIN: B0000658SX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,996 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Early Ataris = Good, September 13, 2004

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Mike Reed (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anywhere But Here (Spec) (Audio CD)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ataris is such an awesome punk band!, November 26, 2000

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"hurleyvixen" (Southern Cali) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anywhere But Here (Audio CD)

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars will always be their best, June 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Anywhere But Here (Spec) (Audio 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.