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So Much for the Afterglow

EverclearAudio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (427 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (October 7, 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B000002U2Q
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (427 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,678 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. So Much For The Afterglow
2. Everything To Everyone
3. Ataraxia
4. Normal Like You
5. I Will Buy You A New Life
6. Father Of Mine
7. One Hit Wonder
8. El Distorto De Melodica
9. Amphetamine
10. White Men In Black Suits
11. Sunflowers
12. Why I Don't Believe In God
13. Like A California King

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"This is a song about Susan" is the first line of Everclear's follow-up to the deservedly platinum Sparkle and Fade. That personalization is one of Art Alexakis's greatest gifts to postgrunge rock; rather than float generalized rage over the ever-growing roar of his power trio, he tells you his stories, those of the people around him, some he makes up--and makes them all yours in the end. The development in the music here, from the Beach Boys-style chorale at the top of the title cut to the new wavey jerkiness of "Everything to Everyone" and "Normal Like You," boasts of not only the band's surefootedness but Alexakis's own generosity. The latter is best reflected in "Father of Mine," one of the saddest, most brutal songs about family ever. --Rickey Wright

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful storytelling makes this a great album June 3, 2000
Format:Audio CD
Everclear has done it again, producing another fantastic album full of remarkable tracks. So Much for the Afterglow captures senses of bitterness, anger, scorn, sadness, and longing as only an album by Art Alexakis and Everclear can. Each song has a distinctly 'Everclear' sound, which, the first time through might make it a tad difficult to distinguish some songs from others, but on repeated listens it becomes clear that every song is a gem.

Each song tells a story, a story of a brutal childhood in a dysfunctional family, of love that is anything but a fairy tale, of lost and broken Hollywood dreams. The truly amazing thing about this album is the fact that these stories aren't banal and tired. Alexakis really does make them personal stories, about real flesh and blood people. He tells these people's stories, some are his, some are of people he knows, some he's even made up, and each one has the power to make you really listen, to empathize with these people, to understand what Alexakis is trying to relate to you. It's an amazing album to listen to when you're down. It's incredibly cathartic to listen to these stories that are unpolished, rough, gutsy and real. This isn't some overproduced, syrupy album. It cuts deep and you'll find yourself listening to it again and again.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Hard To Dislike This June 5, 2000
Format:Audio CD
This album from Everclear had all the makings of failure. The lyrics and music are sometimes too similar to SPARKLE AND FADE, and of course alternative rock bands usually never succeed with their follow up to a breakthrough release. This went against the trends though because in the end, it's just a great collection of songs that are hard to dislike. Alexakis does tend to repeat himself with the negative subjects dominating almost every song, but at least he's singing about something he knows and cares about. Nothing here has the immediate impact of "Santa Monica" at first listen, but I found myself hooked to tracks like "Everything To Everyone," "One Hit Wonder," and "Father Of Mine" in no time at all. As on SPARKLE AND FADE, it's again obvious that Alexakis cares about the lyrics he has written and his emotion never falters throughout. It seems that "I Will Buy You A New Life" is the only questionable song here as it broods with arrogance in my mind, but as far as the slower tracks are concerned anyway, "White Men In Black Suits" is one of the best offerings here with its expressive content and delicate pace. Everclear has established themselves as a force with SO MUCH FOR THE AFTERGLOW and my guess is they'll sound basically the same on their upcoming releases, which is fine with me.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars These guys rock! March 13, 2007
Format:Audio CD
Art saved my life. I totally relate to everything he sings and he's one of the most honest singers ever. He's also got a fantastic turn of phrase. Lyrics are completely unconventional. My favorite line of the CD is from a song called "Normal Like You" it's "Just because you are Neurotic and Depressed doesn't mean that you're sad." It's very true. No one understands that unless you have gone through it. Have a bad break up? Listen to Everclear. Have a crappy childhood but don't want to whine about it? Listen to Everclear. Just pissed off and had a bad day? Listen to 'em.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Follow Up Album
I got hooked on Everclear when their album "Sparkle & Fade" came out, so when I had the opportunity to pick their follow-up, I jumped at it. Read more
Published 4 days ago by G. B. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars toad the wet sprocket
Amazing talent awesome lyrics. I could listen to this great band all.day long. I listen in the car and all day at work
Published 1 month ago by beck young
5.0 out of 5 stars One of their best albums!
From beginning to end, this album has hit after hit, solid song after solid song. There isn't a weak track on here. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicholas Tumlin
5.0 out of 5 stars best cd ever
This is a great cd every song is awsome this band is amazing I am sad that the original band is not together anymore though
Published 5 months ago by mike lane
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this cd!
This cd is as I remember it as a teenager! No scratches, is like new! Fast shippment, easy to work with! NO problems with delievery, will work with again!
Published 7 months ago by ebbezoo
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the 2nd one I mentioned
A while ago I rated a van halen cd is 1 of 2 cds that I can listen to from track 1 to the end track and enjoy every minute of it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Benjamin M. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this CD!
Everclear is one of my favorite male bands, So Much for the Afterglow is my favorite cd of theirs.
Published on November 1, 2007 by Avi Lyris
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Album
A great concept album about getting screwed by life. Parents, the pretty machine, drugs, money, and women all tear you apart. All to songs that are fun to sing along to! lol.
Published on September 9, 2007 by michael
5.0 out of 5 stars It was their best
This was an outstanding CD. Almost every song on it could have been a single, and if memory serves me right, almost everyone one of them was. Read more
Published on May 19, 2007 by Nicholas M. Green
5.0 out of 5 stars You ever heard that stranded on an island scenario?
Well, if I could have only one CD on that deserted island, this would be it. Incredible from start to finish, not one piece of filler. Read more
Published on May 10, 2007 by SUPERMAN
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