The Ataris

The Ataris have been faithful to the cause of modern punk-pop since 1997, and with So Long, Astoria they offer the sort of unstoppable melodies that could make them a household name. With their pitch-perfect cover of the Don Henley classic "The Boys Of Summer," they're already well on their way.

Neither angry nor offbeat, and offering not even the vaguest rendering of political thought,
the Ataris are the embodiment of post-millennium punk rock. Forget disaffected youth --
this is the life soundtrack for all the dorks and losers who are perfectly content with their
status. Call it emo if you prefer, but to the Ataris' credit, the indie vets steer clear of the
standard "how to lose a girl in ten songs" formula on their major-label debut. And... More >