The Art of Losing

The Art of Losing
Studio album by American Hi-Fi
Released February 24, 2003 (UK)
February 25, 2003 (USA)
Genre Alternative rock, pop punk
Length 36:29
Label Island
Producer Nick Launay
American Hi-Fi chronology

Rock N' Roll Noodle Shop: Live From Tokyo
(2002)		 The Art of Losing
(2003)		 Hearts on Parade
(2005)
Singles from The Art of Losing
  1. "The Art of Losing"
    Released: April 14, 2003
  2. "The Breakup Song"
    Released: 2003

The Art of Losing is the second studio album by the American alternative rock band American Hi-Fi. Recorded Sunset Sound Studio 2, Hollywood, California, it was released in February 2003 by Island Records. The album featured the singles "The Art of Losing" and "The Breakup Song" neither of which charted. The album itself peaked at #80 on the Billboard 200. "A tougher, harder-edged sound--with intense guitar licks by Arentzen and a beefed-up rhythm section by Parson and Nolan--distinguishes The Art of Losing from the band's debut album, as does its live, spontaneous feel and lack of computer production tricks."[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Metacritic 69/100[2]
Allmusic [3]
Rolling Stone
sputnikmusic [4]

The album received mixed reviews, and didn't particularly impress critics. It received 2/5 stars from Rolling Stone and 2.5/5 stars from Allmusic. Shortly after the album's release, American Hi-Fi was dropped by their record company by Island Records around 3 months later. The band was told they were simply not making enough money despite having sold upwards of 600,000 albums due to having short length and so had to be sold cheaper. The band finished their remaining tour dates and afterwards returned home to begin work on a new album.[1]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Stacy Jones. 

No. Title Length
1. "The Art of Losing"   3:23
2. "The Breakup Song"   2:55
3. "Beautiful Disaster"   2:27
4. "Save Me"   3:55
5. "Nothing Left to Lose"   2:57
6. "Teenage Alien Nation"   3:01
7. "Rise"   3:11
8. "This is the Sound"   4:11
9. "The Gold Rush"   3:28
10. "Built for Speed"   2:48
11. "Happy"   4:04
Total length:
 36:29

Personnel

American Hi-Fi
Production

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kagan, Wendy. "American Hi-Fi Biography". MusicianGuide. Retrieved 4/3/2011. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/music/the-art-of-losing/american-hi-fi
  3. ↑ Allmusic review
  4. ↑ [{{http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/2699/American-Hi-Fi-The-Art-Of-Losing/}}]