Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits

by The Ataris

Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 April 1999
  • Label: Kung Fu Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:42
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Ataris' second album is a heartfelt and melodic journey through themes of love, loss, and life on the road, with many songs referencing specific places and memories. Frontman Kris Roe's confessional, diary-like lyrics resonated strongly with listeners, establishing the band's signature style of emotionally charged pop-punk. The album's blend of earnest songwriting and catchy hooks made it a standout release in the late-90s emo-pop scene.

Genres

Descriptors: breakup, melodic, punchy, confessional, adolescence, infectious, DIY, nostalgia

Tracklist

  1. Losing Streak (1:52)
  2. 1*15*96 (3:54)
  3. San Dimas High School Football Rules (2:47)
  4. Your Boyfriend Sucks (2:48)
  5. I Won't Spend Another Night Alone (2:59)
  6. Broken Promise Ring (3:26)
  7. Angry Nerd Rock (2:34)
  8. The Last Song I Will Ever Write About a Girl (2:49)
  9. Choices (1:33)
  10. Better Way (2:03)
  11. My Hotel Year (1:26)
  12. Life Makes No Sense (1:42)
  13. Answer: (2:11)
  14. In Spite of the World (3:37)

Credits

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