"The Breakup Song" redirects here; For the similarly titled song by the Greg Kihn Band, see "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)

The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)

"The Breakup Song " is a single by The Greg Kihn Band released in 1981 from their album, Rockihnroll. The song reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #5 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart. It has been featured in several films, including Let Me In ....

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The Art of Losing is the second studio album from American Hi-Fi

American Hi-Fi

American Hi-Fi is an American pop punk band from Los Angeles, California, which originally hailed from Boston, Massachusetts. The band consists of vocalist Stacy Jones, guitarist Jamie Arentzen, bassist Drew Parsons, and drummer Brian Nolan...

. It was released in February 2003 by Island Records

Island Records

Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...

. The album featured the singles "The Art of Losing" and "The Breakup Song" neither of which charted. The album itself peaked at #80 on the Billboard 200

Billboard 200

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. "A tougher, harder-edged sound--with intense guitar licks by Arentzen and a beefed-up rhythm section by Parson and Nolan--distinguishes The Art of Losing from the band's debut album, as does its live, spontaneous feel and lack of computer production tricks."

Read more: American Hi-Fi Biography http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608003767/American-Hi-Fi.html#ixzz1JKzdXeX3

Reception

The Art of Losing received a mixed reception, and didn't particularly impress critics. It received 2/5 stars from Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

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 and 2.5/5 stars from Allmusic. Shortly after the album's release American Hi-Fi

American Hi-Fi

American Hi-Fi is an American pop punk band from Los Angeles, California, which originally hailed from Boston, Massachusetts. The band consists of vocalist Stacy Jones, guitarist Jamie Arentzen, bassist Drew Parsons, and drummer Brian Nolan...

 was dropped by their record company, Island Records

Island Records

Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...

. The band was told they were simply not making enough money despite having sold upwards of 600,000 albums. The band finished their remaining tour dates and afterwards returned home to begin work on a new album.

Track listing

All songs written by Stacy Jones.

1. "The Art of Losing
   The Art of Losing (song)
   "The Art of Losing" is the first single from American Hi-Fi's second album The Art of Losing. It has appeared in the movies Freaky Friday and American Wedding and in one episode of Malcolm in the Middle. It was also used in trailers for the films Hot Rod, Fever Pitch, Mr. Woodcock, and Speed Racer...
   
   " - 3:23
2. "The Breakup Song" - 2:55
3. "Beautiful Disaster" - 2:37
4. "Save Me" - 3:55
5. "Nothing Left to Lose" - 2:57
6. "Teenage Alien Nation" - 3:01
7. "Rise" - 3:11
8. "This is the Sound" - 4:11
9. "The Gold Rush" - 3:38
10. "Built for Speed" - 2:48
11. "Happy" - 4:04

UK bonus tracks

12. "A Bigger Mood" (Live) - 4:21
13. "Hi-Fi Killer" (Live) - 3:20

Japan bonus track

12. "When the Breeders Were Big" - 3:48

Personnel

American Hi-Fi

• Stacy Jones
  Stacy Jones
  Stacy Jones is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is currently the singer, songwriter, and guitarist for American Hi-Fi.-Life and career:...
  
   – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Jamie Arentzen
  Jamie Arentzen
  Jamie Arentzen is a member of the alternative rock band American Hi-Fi and lead guitarist for Miley Cyrus. In the spring of 2009, he also played with Butch Walker's band, Butch Walker and the Let's Go Out Tonites.-Life and career:...
  
   – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Drew Parsons – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Brian Nolan – drums

Production
Produced by Nick Launay

Nick Launay

Nick Launay is an English record producer and recording engineer. He is currently one of the most sought after producers in the world due to his current success with recent albums by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds...