Ataris, The – ...Anywhere But Here LP

Red Vinyl

The “...Anywhere But Here” LP by The Ataris was released on Kung Fu and is based on the 2002 remixed and remastered reissue of the 1997 debut album. Produced by Warren Fitzgerald, the recording was completed in a very short period of time; the band documented the material during studio sessions that spanned just a few days. Kris Roe handled most of the instrumental parts in addition to the vocals, giving the songs an immediate, personal character. Compared with the original release, this edition was expanded to include the bonus track “Anderson” as well as a hidden acoustic cover of Weezer’s “Butterfly.”

As a Punk/Hardcore release, the “...Anywhere But Here” LP features compact, melodically striking songs in which unfiltered energy and catchy hooks are closely intertwined. With this edition, Kung Fu brings early Ataris tracks to LP in a revised sonic form, with Fitzgerald’s production exploring the balance between angular guitar work and clear vocal presence. Overall, the record documents an early phase of the band dominated by skillful songwriting and narrative lyrics, offering a direct insight into The Ataris’ development into a distinctive voice within the punk scene.
(Kung Fu/ 2020)

Tracklist:
A01 Bite My Tongue
A02 Make It Last
A03 Clara
A04 As We Speak
A05 Blind And Unkind
A06 Take Me Back
A07 Lately
A08 Let It Go
A09 Alone In Santa Cruz
A10 Boxcar
A11 Are We There Yet?
B01 Anderson
B02 Neilhouse
B03 Perfectly Happy
B04 Myself
B05 Four Chord Wonder
B06 Hey Kid
B07 Sleepy
B08 Angry Nerd Rock
B09 1...2...3...4
B10 Ray...