Length 36:29 Producer Nick Launay | Label Island | |
Released February 24, 2003 (UK)
February 25, 2003 (USA) Studio Sunset Sound Studio 2, Hollywood, California Genre Alternative rock, pop punk | ||
The Art of Losing is the second studio album by the American rock band American Hi-Fi. It was released on February 25, 2003 by Island Records. Recording took place at Sunset Sound Studio 2, Hollywood, California.
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Release
It was released in February 2003 by Island Records. "The Art of Losing" was released to radio as the lead single on January 7, 2003. The album featured the singles "The Art of Losing" and "The Breakup Song" neither of which charted.
Reception
The album itself peaked at #80 on the US 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."
The album received mixed reviews. 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 label, Island Records around three months later. The band was told they were simply not making enough money despite having sold upwards of 600,000 copies. The band finished their remaining tour dates and afterwards returned home to begin work on a new album. BuzzFeed included The Art of Losing at number 29 on their "36 Pop Punk Albums You Need To Hear Before You F——ing Die" list.
Track listing
All tracks written by Stacy Jones.