So Much For the Afterglow by Everclear (CD, Oct-1997, Capitol/EMI Records)

If you are interested in getting into alternative/ grunge rock, Everclear is your best path. And this CD, although 8 years old, is the way to go. Why?Every single song on this CD is memorable and catchy, but without being trite. The title track, "Father Of Mine," and "Everything to Everyone" are quite poignant. Art Alexakis, the lead singer/ songwriter of the band, writes about his life and his experiences and you can feel this very strongly in these 3 songs. Also, the last track contains a hidden song: "I Will Be Hating You For Christmas." This CD is excellent and you should pick up a copy for you and a copy for your friends!

Previous review are very enthusiastic about this album ... I'm surprised!!!
My first Everclear album was Sparkle And Fade, where the band is worried and full of energy ... Two years later they seem to be older, very older. They become happy and sunny and no more worried. I would say that I'm an Italian girl, so I don't undestand words; therefore my personal opinion is based on sensations and I only write about music, not lyrics.

Excellent songs! Bought this CD because I always liked Everclear and it's been years since I heard any of their songs on the radio. It has surely brought back some 90's memories!

i really like everything to everyone and father of mine as well as i will buy you a new life. i almost forgot--the title song --so much for the afterglow was great.

This item was of good quality. The cd played great and was a great bargain! This seller provided speedy shipping.

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HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AUTOGRAPH WITH ORIGINAL BAND LINE UP,ON ONE ITEM. SELLER GOT IT SIGNED AT A SHOW. IN GREAT SHAPE..NICE PRICE.

This is the best CD that the band came out with! Although they are all fantastic CDs. I've had the CD since the day it came out and do not regret buying it.

Can not remember why I bought this. I think for a certain song, but now that I have it, I like the whole thing. Takes me back ten years.

the CD was in great condition. I decided to buy it because I lost my original copy of the CD, and needed to replace it.

The CD was sent very prompt and in excellent condition as advertised. I would definately do business again with him.

This is a great cd that everyone should have. Great songs and great sound! It is clear why they had such great hits.

the music brought back memories. i bought it because "father of mine" is the story of my son's life. Or any other child from a single parents life.

Prompt shipping. Accurate information. I was impressed at how accurate the information was on the item I purchased and how prompt the sender was in shipping. I received my purchase within a week of purchasing.

After the breakthrough success of Sparkle and Fade, Everclear returned with So Much for the Afterglow in 1997. A fourteen track, including the bonus, joyride through break-ups, abandonment, loss, gain, and other up's and down's of life. The album jumps straight into Alt-Rock with the title track "So Much for the Afterglow" after a Beach Boys-esque vocal harmony. "Afterglow" is a bit more "radio friendly" than the previous Everclear albums, but that doesn't make it any worse. The album's highpoint is track two through track 7, which includes the albums four singles. I don't care much for instrumentals, so I consider "El Distorto de Melodica" the albums only low spot. It picks back up with "Amphetamine", a punk rock song that ends with a cello and a showing of Art's soft side. The Colorfinger catalogue is cleared out with "Why I Don't Believe in God", a song about Art's mom, a stand-out track on the album; not due to it's lyrical content, but simplicity. Another rock gem from Art Alexakis that doesn't disappoint. Stand-out tracks: "Everything to Everyone", "I Will Buy You a New Life", "Father of Mine", "One Hit Wonder", "Why I Don't Believe in God".