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After issuing SO LONG, ASTORIA, the Ataris' 2003 major label debut on Columbia, the band toured extensively, worked on new material, left Columbia, and started their own label. That label's first release (in conjunction with Sanctuary) is 2007's WELCOME THE NIGHT. Unlike the band's earlier pop-punk blasts, WELCOME THE NIGHT is steeped in atmospheric guitar washes and post-punk textures.
Lead singer and songwriter Kris Roe is still the focus of the band, but his melodies, lyrics, and arrangements have taken on a moody cast, and the change is a welcome one. The Ataris have clearly been mixing some Joy Division in with their Blink 182 CDs. But Roe hasn't lost his knack for insistent hooks and anthemic choruses (note "The Cheyenne Line"), so longtime fans will still have plenty to appreciate.
Audio Mixer: Paul David Hager.
Recording information: Ameraycan Studio; Flying Blanket Recording, Mesa, AZ; Orange Whip Recording; Paramount Studio; Valleys Of Los Angeles.
The Ataris: Kristopher Roe (vocals, guitar, percussion, Theremin); John Collura (guitar, piano); Angus Cooke (cello, electric cello, percussion); Sean Hansen (bass instrument); Shane Chickeles (drums, percussion); Paul Carabello, Bob Hoag.
Personnel: Paul Carabello (vocals, guitar, percussion); Bob Hoag (vocals, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Mellotron, keyboards, percussion); Sean Hansen (vocals, drums, percussion); John Collura (guitar, piano); Shane Chikeles (drums, percussion).
Entertainment Weekly (p.68) - "WELCOME chases a grander sound, paying homage to expansive '80s icons like the Cure and U2. It's solid, ambitious stuff..."
New To Ataris I've never heard this band before today, I must say not the best band I've ever heard but not bad either. They have a different sound.
I'm sure all bands do change with time, so if you are a new fan to them, I would suggest checking this album out, along with the others. I'll let you decide which is better. But I enjoy it. Submitted by Laura (Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Not very good at all... I honestly can not believe this is The Ataris. I was anticipating this album for years, but when I finally bought it I couldn't even begin to explain my disappointment. And this is coming from a true Ataris fan. I like when a band matures with age like Blink-182 but I hate when you can't even recognize the band anymore. There is maybe one listen able song on this album. Submitted by Jaye Shamanske (plymouth, mi) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
good it has a much more mature sound. i love it, although i miss the old ataris a bit. Submitted by Prestley214 (Portland, Oregon) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Wait Is Over! finally, it's out. it was a great album overall, but strayed quite far from their original sound. there are a few faster paced songs, but it has really slowed down. Submitted by foodsexewe (pennsylvania) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Not very good at all...
The Wait Is Over!
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