The Art of Drowning (album)
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| Studio album by AFI | ||||
| Released | September 19, 2000 | |||
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| Length | 48:33 | |||
| Label | Nitro | |||
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The Art of Drowning is the fifth studio album by American rock band AFI. It was released on September 19, 2000, through Nitro Records.
The album was listed by Alternative Press as one of the ten most-influential punk albums of the year 2000. The album was included in Rock Sound's 101 Modern Classics list at number 40.
The lead single, "The Days of the Phoenix", experienced moderate airplay on modern rock stations, the most notable being KROQ-FM. A music video was released for the song and was shot in a venue in California called 8 Below. It was directed by Marc Webb. "The Days of the Phoenix" was released as an EP in 2001, which peaked at #152 on the UK Singles Chart. "Wester" and "6 to 8" were also released in the form of promotional singles.
The Art of Drowning also features AFI's first use of electronic music in the beginning of "The Despair Factor". The track eventually inspired the name of the band's official fan club, The Despair Faction.
All lyrics written by Davey Havok; all music composed by AFI.
All tracks recorded during the Art of Drowning sessions unless otherwise noted.
Credits adapted from liner notes.
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