American Art is the debut album of the band Weatherbox

Weatherbox

Weatherbox is a band from San Diego, California, led by ex-Mister Valentine and My American Heart member Brian Warren.-Discography:Weatherbox was signed to Doghouse Records, on which they released their debut album American Art on May 8, 2007 and is now signed to Youth Conspiracy Records, which...

. It was released on May 8, 2007 on Doghouse Records

Doghouse Records

Doghouse Records is a Toledo, Ohio based record label, now run out of the New York City office. Since 2004 Doghouse has been a part of the Warner Music Group....

. The album received critical acclaim from several sources including underground music distribution company Smartpunk, who lauded the band's style:

"Thirteen songs of swelling love and bear-like strength. A stunning first step from this San Diego band destined for greatness. Gigantic guitar hooks and earth-shattering drum work seem to burst through a cloud of smoke, all while the vocalist provides a hefty dose of eclectic melodies with lyrics that harkens back to a bygone psychedelic era. With equal parts prog-rock and symphonic guitar ambience, "American Art" makes an undeniable statement."

The Alternative Press magazine, which gave the album 4½ stars, raved that the record would, "...change your life, if you let it."

Track listing

1. Atoms Smash
2. Armed to the Teeth
3. The Clearing
4. Wolftank, Doff Thy Name
5. Untitled
6. Moments Before the Smashing of Future Ryan
7. Snakes, Our Ground
8. A Flock of Weatherboxes
9. I Worship Raw Beats
10. The Dreams
11. The Drugs
12. Drop the Mike
13. Trippin' the Life Fantastic