The Art of Losing

"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 Art of Losing
Studio album by American Hi-Fi
Released	February 24, 2003 (UK) February 25, 2003 (USA)
Genre	Alternative rock, pop punk, punk rock
Length	36:29
Label	Island Def Jam
Producer	Nick Launay
American Hi-Fi chronology
Rock N' Roll Noodle Shop: Live From Tokyo (2002) The Art of Losing (2003) Hearts on Parade (2005)

The Art of Losing is the second studio album from American Hi-Fi. It was released in February 2003 by Island Records. 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. "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."

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Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Rolling Stone
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The Art of Losing received a mixed reception, and didn't particularly impress critics. It received 2/5 stars from Rolling Stone and 2.5/5 stars from Allmusic. Shortly after the album's release American Hi-Fi was dropped by their record company, Island Records. 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" - 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 – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Jamie Arentzen – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Drew Parsons – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Brian Nolan – drums

Production

Produced by Nick Launay