The Ataris Article [Archive] - AbsolutePunk.net

Jared Kaufman

11/29/05, 07:11 AM

Read an article here (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1515068/20051128/ataris.jhtml?headlines=true) on The Ataris (http://www.theataris.com).

Jared Kaufman

11/29/05, 07:16 AM

I was never really a fan of their prior material, but I'm really excited to hear this. Also, mad props to Kris for his view of music, wanting to evolve and not just be safe.

fromwithin

11/29/05, 07:18 AM

farfromsafe

11/29/05, 07:20 AM

I was a big ataris fan, kinda one of those bands I remember just because I listened to it at a fun time in my life. I honestly can't believe thats Kris singing, he sounds so different.
I think it's definately going to push away fans of their previous efforts. But, it really isn't the same band anymore, so one can't expect the same material.
Although I'll miss the old guys, I too am excited for the new album. Liking what I have heard, I hope it doesn't disappoint.

allelish

11/29/05, 07:31 AM

This seems like a whole new project.

The ataris were over after 'so long, astoria'. This should be called Kris Roe and the bastards or something.

I'm looking forward to it.

blinkrules

11/29/05, 07:33 AM

the new clips sound terrible. Maybe when it comes out you guys will give it a bad review.

weezer182

11/29/05, 07:40 AM

im excited to hear this i love the ataris

getupkid53

11/29/05, 07:42 AM

I really think they are just putting the name 'The Ataris' on this because of a prior fan base. Roe said it himself, they are a different band. Hell, he said he won't even be playing old songs on tour anymore. He should take a big hint from Jonah. When he wanted to do the rock thing, he just called Onelinedrawing a day. Roe should do this. I'm looking forward to the new material, but I think its a cheat to call it The Ataris.

irthesteve

11/29/05, 07:50 AM

the idea of it all sounds cool, but the clips on their myspace arent too impressive

TheWoj

11/29/05, 07:51 AM

After seeing Kris and John playing acoustic last night, I think that the new songs aren't going to sound as far fetched as everyone makes it out to be.
I mean sure it's going to be something out of a new vein for the ataris, but it's something that will still be able to be embraced by the fans.
The lyrics on the new songs are some of the best Kris has ever written, and although I previously had mixed emotions on the new stuff, now I am very highly anticipating it.
Check them out if they come by you, and you'll see what i'm saying.

noles05

11/29/05, 07:52 AM

For some reason, reading that news article made me somewhat sad. I don't know what my deal is.

I really think they are just putting the name 'The Ataris' on this because of a prior fan base. Roe said it himself, they are a different band. Hell, he said he won't even be playing old songs on tour anymore. He should take a big hint from Jonah. When he wanted to do the rock thing, he just called Onelinedrawing a day. Roe should do this. I'm looking forward to the new material, but I think its a cheat to call it The Ataris.

I agree.

Elijscott

11/29/05, 07:56 AM

I love the ataris.. everything they've done.. and I love this new stuff... but from what he said, the new album sounds like a concept album to me... and is that becoming a trend right now or is it just me? Maybe the bands I listen to are different than bands I've liked before.. anyway. yeah. just a thought.

Timberwolf

11/29/05, 07:57 AM

Good read, although I don't see them sounding like Sigur Ros at any point in their existence. It reminds me of when Good Charlotte stated their new album was like.....i forget, but something totally off the wall.
It really isn't as big an exaggeration as you'd expect. Theres definitely a hint of Sigur Ros in what I've heard. This isn't one of those pop punk "maturation" records, its a whole different sound.

Rogue Slayer

11/29/05, 07:57 AM

i love the ataris and i think they should change name. not that im not gonna like the new stuff cuz anything Kris puts out is just awesome, but when hearing "ataris" i kinda have this ideal sound in my head that's unique ataris.

but yeah, cant wait for the new stuff. i actually like it. sometimes changes can be good.

thomasjohn

11/29/05, 08:04 AM

san dimas high school football rules means it rules FOREVER!!

jerkstore20

11/29/05, 08:06 AM

could they be doing anymore acoustic shows in Ohio? i'm probably going to end up going to like 4. bowling green, maybe toledo, definitely columbus. i'd go to Athens, but Lucero is playing at the bar i live above that night. how much better could my life be? the Ataris and Lucero in the same day.

also, there's not a whole lot of true substance within So Long, Astoria, so i'm glad Kris let go of the 'we have to at least try to stay the same band' b.s. just do what you want. if it's good, people will listen to it. if it's great, it'll last for a long, long time.

one last thing, how much did it cost to get into the show?

TRUE TIL DEATH.
Jason.

After seeing Kris and John playing acoustic last night, I think that the new songs aren't going to sound as far fetched as everyone makes it out to be.
I mean sure it's going to be something out of a new vein for the ataris, but it's something that will still be able to be embraced by the fans.
The lyrics on the new songs are some of the best Kris has ever written, and although I previously had mixed emotions on the new stuff, now I am very highly anticipating it.
Check them out if they come by you, and you'll see what i'm saying.

mrzippo3

11/29/05, 08:06 AM

mad props to Kris for making a different kind of music.... HOWEVER, I've been a fan of the Ataris for a long time and my time with them is over, thought the last album was really weak and the new stuff is a new band musically and literally... they should change the name.. well cheers to The Ataris for albums like End is Forever and Blue Skies Broken Hearts and the rest of the stuff before so long astoria... they shoulda called that last album, so long Ataris

somethingyellow

11/29/05, 08:07 AM

i think this cd will be hated by a lot of people when it first gets released but will eventually grow on them and end up having a lot of people love it, just my prediction

[lil']

11/29/05, 08:21 AM

i can't wait for the new album! this evolution is a good thing

lostntheseethru

11/29/05, 08:38 AM

The Revisionist

11/29/05, 08:49 AM

Kris wants to change the name, but for obvious reasons, Columbia won't let him.

Rogue Slayer

11/29/05, 08:51 AM

am i the only one actually loving so long astoria? i mean, sure, blue skies and end is forever are my faves, and then i love anywhere but here and so long astoria also. so long astoria was nowhere near pop-punkish anymore but i think the melodies are great and the lyrics are a bit deeper than on the earlier albums

thecovertcareer

11/29/05, 08:54 AM

Check out THE ATARIS acoustic show in Cincinnati!!!!

http://www.chapterzero.com/dec4.jpg

fearthesloths

11/29/05, 09:05 AM

AdamTheBomb21

11/29/05, 09:09 AM

Dammit, now im excited for this cd

nevercominghome

11/29/05, 09:23 AM

kinda nervous for this release, but also very excited because my personal taste in music has also shifted recently from pop-punkish stuff to more indie bands/sounds. I'm definately gonna back kris on this project.

"Which is why fans won't be hearing much old material like "The Boys of Summer" on the Ataris' forthcoming tour" - mtv is retarded. boys of summer should not represent the old ataris sound....pick any other song

Rogue Slayer

11/29/05, 09:28 AM

^^yeah its a cover plus it's from their last album.. so not so old eh.

KidLightning

11/29/05, 09:44 AM

i dont think kris roe is showing indiana his love with this small acoustic tour they are doing :(
thats ok, i know he cant control it but it was still sad to see no indianapolis or indiana date on the schedule.
im actually excited for this new album. its exciting to know they are doing new things regardless of the reasoning behind it.

ummm on their myspace page it says they're playing munster, IN on Friday (Dec. 2nd). That's the closest they're coming to Chicago and I was bummed because I have a wedding to go to, oh well, I'll catch them full band before the album drops.

p.s. 100 posts!!!

matt_rawlings

11/29/05, 09:59 AM

I can honestly say that in terms of musical influence on my life, for me the ataris are right up there with blink 182 for me

ranoa513

11/29/05, 09:59 AM

I've never really been a fan of The Ataris, but this is intriguing, I will deffinately check this out when it comes out.

DroppedUrPocket

11/29/05, 10:09 AM

ummm on their myspace page it says they're playing munster, IN on Friday (Dec. 2nd). That's the closest they're coming to Chicago and I was bummed because I have a wedding to go to, oh well, I'll catch them full band before the album drops.
p.s. 100 posts!!!

Yeah. It's like a 45 minute drive from me according to mapquest. Dirty whores, I tell you. DEP is also playing. Looks like decisions have to be made. But if they aren't playing old Ataris songs, I don't really want to go.

The Revisionist

11/29/05, 10:12 AM

I can honestly say that in terms of musical influence on my life, for me the ataris are right up there with blink 182 for meI agree, for me they were even more so an influence than Blink.

DeathCabForCoon

11/29/05, 10:26 AM

I can't believe these guys are coming to Revere! Its like 10 minutes away from my house, its gonna rock.

EvilButters

11/29/05, 11:30 AM

I am extremely excited about this release. March cannot come soon enough. I'm a fan of So Long, Astoria and this just sounds like it'll blow that album away. Seven band members, including a cellist and a keyboardist, yes...this is an almost certified eargasm waiting to happen.

redxluckyxcharm

11/29/05, 11:57 AM

so long ataris

Ruggiero2oo8

11/29/05, 12:14 PM

the ataris are wonderful

redxluckyxcharm

11/29/05, 12:18 PM

the ataris are wonderful

They are wonderful.. but this new album is no way going to reflect the ataris we know and love. Don't get me wrong I am looking forward to this album.. but I am not thinking of it as an ataris album. But yes ataris are awesome.

LitupSTi

11/29/05, 12:34 PM

Did anyone else notice this whole bit:

"The LP revolves around a dark story inspired by a recurring dream Roe has had since childhood. "At the start of it, it's the end of everything, the end of the world," he said. "The sun turns black, and I'm in this little church in this small town, and then I wake up. There've been different variations of it throughout my life. But the album has religious and spiritual undertones and addresses issues like hope, loss, questioning life, how we're so afraid of dying."

That sounds remarkably similar to Pete Wentz's basis for Clandestine Industries and "The Boy With the Thorn in his Side". Not, you know, throwing any accusations around. I love the Ataris (especially "Anywhere But Here"). Just an interesting aside.

chroma23

11/29/05, 12:34 PM

I am excited to hear the new cd but its not the ataris i grew up loving, different members, different band.

xearlynovemberx

11/29/05, 01:02 PM

I was never really a fan of their prior material, but I'm really excited to hear this. Also, mad props to Kris for his view of music, wanting to evolve and not just be safe.

yeah me neither altho i did like some of so long astoria im really really looking foward to this and i agree with what you said on view of music and what not

lostntheseethru

11/30/05, 07:29 AM

i have been a huge ataris fan for a very long time, ever since Blue Skies was released, and although it is sad to say goodbye to the old ataris that i have always loved, i admit that i have grown out of the music they used to play.. as im sure they have aswell. I don't know why people are bashing the clips they currently have on their myspace, when i heard those clips i was insanely excited for the new album, and aparantly those clips are live off the floor.

Anyways, i'll be patiently waiting for their newest effort and i hope it is everything i know Kris could make it.
im really excited for the new stuff as well.. the only thing im bummed about is i wonder how much of the old ataris we'll ever get to hear live again. i o u one galaxy is my ultimate favorite song ever. i might be a little bummed if i never hear that live again...
kinda nervous for this release, but also very excited because my personal taste in music has also shifted recently from pop-punkish stuff to more indie bands/sounds. I'm definately gonna back kris on this project.

"Which is why fans won't be hearing much old material like "The Boys of Summer" on the Ataris' forthcoming tour" - mtv is retarded. boys of summer should not represent the old ataris sound....pick any other song

i agree. i think kris had a good idea when they decided to cover that song but i think the second it got out he kicked himself for it...everything is always referred back to that song and its nothing that should ever represent the ataris new, old, past, present or future...

ummm on their myspace page it says they're playing munster, IN on Friday (Dec. 2nd). That's the closest they're coming to Chicago and I was bummed because I have a wedding to go to, oh well, I'll catch them full band before the album drops.
p.s. 100 posts!!!

yea i saw that too...but only after i made the comment on here...but at the same time its still too far for me to get to although its super tempting. it just too far and too short of notice

Yeah. It's like a 45 minute drive from me according to mapquest. Dirty whores, I tell you. DEP is also playing. Looks like decisions have to be made. But if they aren't playing old Ataris songs, I don't really want to go.

ill go if you go....