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At the Drive-In

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 9, 2004)
• Original Release Date: November 9, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Fearless Records
• ASIN: B00068NVGQ
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #95,564 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
From 1994-2000, At The Drive-In held the attention of music fans and critics alike. During their career, they released three albums and numerous EPs. You can hear their influence today on so many releases across the rock genre. Members have gone on to form The Mars Volta, Sparta, and various other projects. "Displaying an earnest intensity befitting pre-irony U2, At The Drive-In are an exhilarating and exhausting experience--the sight of five young men ever pushing against and beyond the limits of physical and emotional endurance with crusader zeal"--Rolling Stone. In early 2005, look for the "Anthology" CD of greatest hits, exclusive unreleased tracks, rarities, covers, videos, interviews, and exclusive live footage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At the drive in early times' BEST ALBUM, June 28, 2005

By	AMBULE (COSTA RICA) - See all my reviews

You might know ATDI from their last studio album relationship of command or for bieng the mars volta's and sparta's roots, but if you dont know this album you're missing a great era on Omar Rodriguez and Cedric Bixler's musical ride, this is how it all began, 5 guys from latin america and United States met at El Paso, TX and recorded this garage gem, which goes...

1. Star Slight: it takes you away from reality and lets you in ATDI's dimenssion

2. Schaffino: great guitars intro and lyrics...TO BE ALIVE!!!

3. Ebroglio: a tribute to Julio Venegas that makes you admire him without even having known him...BUT NOTHING REALLY MATTERS!!

4. Initiation: amazing melody, great song to sing along and yell your lungs out

5. Communication Drive-In: listen at it a few times and you'll get it

6. Skips on the record: great composing, not just another punk band

7. Paid Vacation Time: great vocals n lyrics...A TANK FULL OF FUEL

8. Ticklish: best song on the album, a preview of In/Casino/Out and Relationship of Command

9. Blue Tag: strange but great...like Omar and Cedric, reminds me of 70's shows and movies

10. Coating of arms: loud, disorganized, mess, good...punk

11. Porfirio Diaz: Punk-Rock, Flamenco and melody...what else can you ask for?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A different ATDI..., December 5, 2005

By	Bob Thompson "Bob" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This is an interesting album. When I first got into At The Drive-In a little over a year ago I didn't really care that much for this album. Over time though, this album has grown and grown on me until now when oddly enough it is now my favorite ATDI album.

The first spin of this album was a strange experience for me since I was used to ATDI's later material (ROC, Vaya) and The Mars Volta. I remember my initial thoughts being (1) it wasn't anywhere near as experimental or interesting and (2) it was a bit to emo for my tastes.

Over time though, I began to realize that even though it's not ATDI's most diverse or experimental album it is (to me) their best in terms of raw emotion and really showcases the bands talent behind all the effects. I became so infatuated with the album that I rarely put on any At The Drive-In album other than this one. Just listen to track like "Star Slight", "Initiation", "Ticklish", or "Portfolio Diaz" and tell me that this album isn't amazing.

You just have to listen to it in a different way than most other Cedric and Omar material because no, it's not really an experimental album and it doesn't rely so much on effects and the electronic side of their musical exploration. This album is a straight-ahead, no gimmicks, garage record with real emotion just bursting throughout the record.

Now, let me ask you: Is there anything more beautiful than that?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Album Rocks!, October 15, 2007

By	Steven (Custer SD USA) - See all my reviews

I first heard of At the Drive-in because of the band The Mars Volta. They are such a talented group that I had to hear the music they produced in their old band At the Drive-in. This has since become, along with Deloused in the Comatorium, one of my favorite albums. Buy this album, you won't regret it!