The Graveyard of the Atlantic
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Graveyard of the Atlantic was supposed to be the sixth studio album by American alternative rock
band The Ataris
. However, the status of the album and the release date are unknown, as it has been pushed back for over 2 years. Recording for the album began in 2008, though was abandoned and halted while the band was touring and taking a break, with the remainder of the album being recorded in May 2010 with producer Bob Hoag at the Flying Blanket Studio in Mesa, Arizona
. The Ataris have also announced a world tour in support of the album. Bullion Records will release the album in Japan
and Paper + Plastick
will release it worldwide.
On November 25, 2010, a new 7" vinyl EP
was released by the band. It contained two new songs, set to appear on the album: the album's title track "Graveyard of the Atlantic" and "All Souls' Day". It was released through the band's new label Paper + Plastick
.
In March 2010, Kris Roe mentioned that "Fast Times at Dropout High" would be re-recorded for the new album, as well as a Gasoline Heart cover.
In May 2011, Kris Roe has announced that he is finishing up a total of 18 songs, putting 10-13 on the actual album. The b-sides will be released on a variety of 7" vinyls.
The album has been delayed for over two years, Roe originally said it would come out in Summer 2009.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band The Ataris
The Ataris
The Ataris are a rock band from Anderson, Indiana. They have released five studio albums, and their most recent E.P. was released on November 25, 2010 on the Gainesville, Florida based label, Paper + Plastick. It contained the brand new tracks "All Souls' Day" and "The Graveyard of The Atlantic"...
. However, the status of the album and the release date are unknown, as it has been pushed back for over 2 years. Recording for the album began in 2008, though was abandoned and halted while the band was touring and taking a break, with the remainder of the album being recorded in May 2010 with producer Bob Hoag at the Flying Blanket Studio in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
. The Ataris have also announced a world tour in support of the album. Bullion Records will release the album in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and Paper + Plastick
Paper + Plastick
Paper + Plastick is an indie record label, founded by Vinnie Fiorello, best known as the drummer for ska punk band Less Than Jake, but also co-founder of the label Fueled By Ramen.-History:Announced on March 21, 2008, the label launched on May 30, 2008....
will release it worldwide.
On November 25, 2010, a new 7" vinyl EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
was released by the band. It contained two new songs, set to appear on the album: the album's title track "Graveyard of the Atlantic" and "All Souls' Day". It was released through the band's new label Paper + Plastick
Paper + Plastick
Paper + Plastick is an indie record label, founded by Vinnie Fiorello, best known as the drummer for ska punk band Less Than Jake, but also co-founder of the label Fueled By Ramen.-History:Announced on March 21, 2008, the label launched on May 30, 2008....
.
In March 2010, Kris Roe mentioned that "Fast Times at Dropout High" would be re-recorded for the new album, as well as a Gasoline Heart cover.
In May 2011, Kris Roe has announced that he is finishing up a total of 18 songs, putting 10-13 on the actual album. The b-sides will be released on a variety of 7" vinyls.
The album has been delayed for over two years, Roe originally said it would come out in Summer 2009.
Tracklisting
- "The Graveyard of the Atlantic"
- "All Souls' Day"
- "Fast Times at Dropout High"
- "12/15/10" (Tentative Title)
- "Rachel" (Tentative Title)
Personnel
- Kristopher Roe - lead vocals, guitars, bass
- Bob HoagBob HoagBob Hoag is a record producer, songwriter and musician based in Mesa, Arizona. In 2005, he was recruited to be the pianist and keyboardist for American rock band The Ataris.-Career:...
- drums, percussion, piano, keyboards
External links
- The Ataris at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....