So Much for the Afterglow (15 Tracks) [Import] [Extra tracks]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Japanese edition of their 1997 album with the bonus tracks 'Southern Girls' & 'Speed Racer' added on. 15 tracks in all,also including 'Everything To Everyone', 'Ataraxia (Media Intro)' and the title cut. An EMI release.

Tracks:

So Much For The Afterglow
Everything To Everyone
Ataraxia
Normal Like You
I Will Buy You A New Life
Father Of Mine
One Hit Wonder
El Distorto De Melodica
Amphetamine
White Men In Black Suits
Sunflowers
Why I Don't Believe In God
Like A California King

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"This is a song about Susan" is the first line of Everclear's follow-up to the deservedly platinum Sparkle and Fade. That personalization is one of Art Alexakis's greatest gifts to postgrunge rock; rather than float generalized rage over the ever-growing roar of his power trio, he tells you his stories, those of the people around him, some he makes up--and makes them all yours in the end. The development in the music here, from the Beach Boys-style chorale at the top of the title cut to the new wavey jerkiness of "Everything to Everyone" and "Normal Like You," boasts of not only the band's surefootedness but Alexakis's own generosity. The latter is best reflected in "Father of Mine," one of the saddest, most brutal songs about family ever. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

It was their best.......2007-05-20

This was an outstanding CD. Almost every song on it could have been a single, and if memory serves me right, almost everyone one of them was. Its just a classic CD, anyone who enjoys music should have this CD, its deep, meaningful, and almost everyone knows one song from it. So why not pick it up.

You ever heard that stranded on an island scenario?.......2007-05-10

Well, if I could have only one CD on that deserted island, this would be it. Incredible from start to finish, not one piece of filler. I think Everclear did set the bar too high with this one, because no band could ever surpass this recording, Everclear included. Anybody giving anything other than five stars on this is crazy.

These guys rock!.......2007-03-14

Art saved my life. I totally relate to everything he sings and he's one of the most honest singers ever. He's also got a fantastic turn of phrase. Lyrics are completely unconventional. My favorite line of the CD is from a song called "Normal Like You" it's "Just because you are Neurotic and Depressed doesn't mean that you're sad." It's very true. No one understands that unless you have gone through it. Have a bad break up? Listen to Everclear. Have a crappy childhood but don't want to whine about it? Listen to Everclear. Just pissed off and had a bad day? Listen to 'em.

Dare I say essential...I think I just did..........2006-09-27

`So Much for the Afterglow' is one of those `essential' albums, an album that truly capitalizes on everything that's good and sound about the post-grunge rock scene and delivers one brilliantly paced and almost effortlessly meaningful album, exceptional track after exceptional track. Art Alexakis speaks from experience about drugs, abuse, loss and tragic family life on the tracks provided here and he does so poetically. Songs like the much loved `Father of Mine' give us a heartbreakingly real look into a broken home, and Art's words feel so real you are brought to a place you may have never been but feel you've always known. Every track rings through with Art's personal touch and offers a unique and memorable music experience. Standout tracks include the title track, `Everything to Everyone', `Normal Like You' and `White Men in Black Suits' (my personal favorite) as well as the two singles, the aforementioned `Father of Mine' and `I Will Buy you a New Life' which tackles with class the after effects of a break up, one where kids are involved and feelings still live on.

The best Everclear album so far........2006-08-19

Everclear has a sound.
Whenever you hear a song on the radio, if it's an Everclear song you know it immediately.
Even if you don't know THAT song.
For example, the songs "Everything for Everyone", "I Will Buy You A New Life" and "Father of Mine" are all variations of a theme.
The tempos are all similar: a loping, head-bobbing midtempo cruise.
The guitar chord/bass lines are nearly identical: dum-dum-dum-da-da-dumdum.
The lyrics, however, are the kicker, and they are what elevate Alexakis and company above the usual radio fodder. They're open, insightful, sometimes raw and often funny.
This is the album where the Everclear sound finally defines itself, and the extraordinary number of strong songs makes it a must-purchase.
"So Much For The Afterglow" and "Sunflowers" are killer tunes...melodic, driving modern rock. The rest of the album is filled out with interesting if not spectacular ideas.
This is the one to get, and then pick up their greatest hits.

Average customer rating:

I LOVE THIS CD
This is the best cd that I've ever heard.
This is the best cd that I've ever heard.
WOW

So Much for the Afterglow (14 Tracks)
Everclear
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006V5G
Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

So Much for the Afterglow
Everything to Everyone
Ataraxia (Media Intro)
Normal Like You
I Will Buy You a New Life
Father of Mine
One Hit Wonder
Distorto de Melodica
Amphetamine
White Men in Black Suits
Sunflowers
Why I Don't Believe in God
Like a California King
Local God

Album Details

Australian Exclusive Release Including the Bonus Track 'local God', Taken from the Romeo and Juliet Soundtrack.

Customer Reviews:

I LOVE THIS CD.......2001-02-01

I recommend this CD to anyone and everyone! I always listen to this music. It is the best CD that I have ever heard.

This is the best cd that I've ever heard........1999-07-12

This cd rocks.I recomend it to anyone that likes alternative rock. If you don't like it then you're crazy.

This is the best cd that I've ever heard........1999-07-12

This cd rocks.I recomend it to anyone that likes alternative rock. If you don't like it then you're crazy.

WOW.......1998-09-12

I have SMFTA the regular store version and I think it is an excellent album. I would recommend it to anyone. But I have a question for all of you. This CD is stated to contain bounus tracks. What are those bonus tracks? If you own or plan to buy this SMFTA import CD, please E-mail me with the names of the bonus tracks. Thanx and EVERCLEAR RULEZ!

Average customer rating:

If you only listen to one CD before you go; make it this one
Great Album with Great Bonus Tracks
Overall Awesome CD
Bonus tracks enhance an already great album.

So Much for the Afterglow (15 Tracks)
Everclear
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000088C6
Release Date: 1999-12-28

Tracks:

So Much for the Afterglow
Everything to Everyone
Ataraxia (Media Intro)
Normal Like You
I Will Buy You a New Life
Father of Mine
One Hit Wonder
El Distorto de Melodica
Amphetamine
White Men in Black Suits
Sunflowers
Why I Don't Believe in God
Like a California King
Southern Girls [*]
Speed Racer [*]

Album Description

Japanese edition of their 1997 album with the bonus tracks 'Southern Girls' & 'Speed Racer' added on. 15 tracks in all,also including 'Everything To Everyone', 'Ataraxia (Media Intro)' and the title cut. An EMI release.

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring Two Bonus Tracks: Southern Girls, and Speed Racer.

Customer Reviews:

If you only listen to one CD before you go; make it this one.......1999-10-15

This CD has been growing on me like a rash for months now. Fans of the band's bitter sweet way with a tune will appreciate the way that certain musical phrases make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. My stand out track is "I Will Buy You a New Life"; I get a lump in my throat every time I hear it. I have but one complaint... if extra tracks are included where, oh where, is "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" as featured in the Gap ad campaign? Does anybody know where I might obtain this festive gem?

Great Album with Great Bonus Tracks.......1999-03-15

So Much for the Afterglow is a great album anyway, and the two bonus tracks on this Japanese version of the album make it even better! If you like the singles from this album, "Everything to Everyone," "I Will Buy You a New Life," "Father of Mine," and "One Hit Wonder," then you will more than likely like the entire album. Whether or not you've already bought the American version, I encourage you to consider buying this one, so that you can listen to as many Everclear songs as possible.

Overall Awesome CD.......1998-12-31

If you hate CD's that you buy for a song and that ends up being the only song you like on the entire CD, then have no fear with this one. There isn't one bad song on there. I listen to it every day. A great buy!

Bonus tracks enhance an already great album........1998-11-25

This offering is the Japanese version of the U.S. release of SMFTAG. The bonus tracks include a cover version of Cheap Trick's "Southern Girls" -- the two bands have forged a friendship and professional respect for each other; and the theme song to the cartoon "Speed Racer". This version of "Speed Racer" was the bumper music for ESPN's NASCAR racing programs and commercials. I had the privelage of seeing Everclear make a suprise appearance as the opening band for a Portland, OR Cheap Trick concert. What a treat! This band is going places -- watch for them and listen to this album!

Average customer rating:

Aussie CD Single??

So Much for the Afterglow
Everclear
Manufacturer: Msi/Emd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005RU7
Release Date: 1997-12-09

Customer Reviews:

Aussie CD Single??.......2005-11-27

My Aussie version has the following tunes on it: So Much For The Afterglow, and 3 previously unreleased songs: Pocahontas,(Neil Young) Bad Connection, and Search And Destroy.(Iggy Pop)

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