Name: The Art Of Losing by American Hi-fi
Brand: American Hi-Fi
SKU: 602577027574
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

Former '90s alt.rock utility man Stacy Jones brings the gleaming steel wool of his American Hi-Fi out of the box once again with The Art of Losing. The album arrives after a curious live offering, which seemed to exist solely as an opportunity for Jones to fulfill a Live at Budokan fantasy. Nevertheless, fans of the 2001 hit "Flavor of the Weak" will find The Art of Losing and its title track lead single worthy follow-ups. It's appropriate that "The Art of Losing"'s slick, reconstituted punk jerk found its way into a Coors Light ad -- its chants of "Hey ho/Let's go/I'm gonna start a riot" and "One two/F*ck you/Don't tell me what to do" take the packaging of punk for mass consumption to macrobrewery levels. Impossibly, the similarly processed grit of "The Breakup Song" is a straight-up knockoff of blink-182's "First Date." Jones includes another name-drop of Cheap Trick here, too; the production inserts handclaps, layer after layer of harmony vocals, and the thousand-foot-high guitar tone typical of songs mixed for radio. In fact, this is the sound that guides both Losing and American Hi-Fi, a band that's been designed and built for success in three-minute increments. "Nothing Left to Lose" splices played-out hip-hop phrasing ("Holla back y'all," "All the bitches in the back") into smarmy Jackson Browne and Undertones references as the guitars chug and ring referentially; "Teenage Alien Nation" and "Beautiful Disaster" feature more bombastic riffery and meticulously placed potty mouth from Jones. Elsewhere there are the requisite ballads ("Save Me" and "This Is the Sound" -- think a louder Goo Goo Dolls), but The Art of Losing is rounded out mostly by a jumble of F-words, cheeky pop culture references, name-drops (Built to Spill? My Bloody Valentine? Mentioning them doesn't put you in the same league), and more buzzing 21st century new alternative rock helped out considerably by production chicanery. American Hi-Fi truly is the flavor of the week. [Losing also appeared in a clean version.] ~ Johnny Loftus

1. The Art Of Losing

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

2. The Break Up Song

by American Hi-fi

Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Brian Nolan
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Errin Familia
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Lars Fox; Other

3. Beautiful Disaster

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

4. Save Me

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

5. Nothing Left To Lose

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

6. Teenage Alien Nation

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

7. Rise

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

8. This Is The Sound

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

9. The Gold Rush

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

10. Built For Speed

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

11. Happy

by American Hi-fi

Primary Artist: American Hi-fi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Bass Guitar: Drew Parsons; Performer
Drums: Brian Nolan; Performer
Guitar: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Performer: Brian Nolan
Stacy Jones
Drew Parsons
Jamie Arentzen; Performer
Vocals: Stacy Jones
Jamie Arentzen
Drew Parsons
Brian Nolan; Performer
Composer: Stacy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Composer
Mixing: Nick Launay; Production
Producer: Nick Launay; Production
Recording: Nick Launay; Production
Recording Assistant: Adam Fuller
Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Chris Reynolds
Errin Familia; Production
Studio Personnel: Kevin Dean
Dave Alhert
Adam Fuller
Chris Reynolds
Nick Launay
Errin Familia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stacy Jones; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Punk, Grunge-Pop

Label

Island Def Jam

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 24, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602577027574

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The Art Of Losing

1. The Art Of Losing

2. The Break Up Song

3. Beautiful Disaster

4. Save Me

5. Nothing Left To Lose

6. Teenage Alien Nation

7. Rise

8. This Is The Sound

9. The Gold Rush

10. Built For Speed

11. Happy

Technical Specifications

The Art Of Losing

Product information

Release options

1. The Art Of Losing

2. The Break Up Song

3. Beautiful Disaster

4. Save Me

5. Nothing Left To Lose

6. Teenage Alien Nation

7. Rise

8. This Is The Sound

9. The Gold Rush

10. Built For Speed

11. Happy

Technical Specifications