To date they have released Four studio albums, as well as two live albums. Their self-titled album (2001, Island Records) was their best known release, with singles Flavor of the Weak and Another Perfect Day. Their 2003 follow up album Art of Losing had a slightly rockier edge to it and includes the singles The Art of Losing and The Breakup Song (both of which appeared on various movie soundtracks). However the album failed to meet the success of their first album and they were dropped by Island Records. Their third studio album Hearts on Parade was released by Maverick Records in 2005 with a much more poppy sound. It included the singles The Geeks Get the Girls and Hell Yeah!. There was much division between fans due to the "new sound" and poor record sales meant Maverick dropped American Hi-Fi in Autumn of 2005.
The band retured after 5 years, releasing their forth studio album Fight the Frequency but the album did not follow any sort of promotion nor much tour for support of the album.
As of 2012, the band is currently working on a new studio album and are now signed with Goomba Music.
American Hi-Fi have also released 2 Live albums. One released only in Japan called Rock N' Roll Noodle Shop: Live From Tokyo through Universal. The album is a live recording of a concert performed in Tokyo and includes mainly tracks from the self-titled album. However, it does include an early version of the track Teenage Alien Nation titled Waking Up to the End of the World, Happy (both from the Art of Losing Album) and cover of the Cheap Trick song Surrender.
The second live album was Live from Milwaukee.
According to an radio interview given by the band in 2001, their name came from a chance meeting with Keith Richards at a club. When they mentioned to him that they were looking for a name, he suggested "American Hi-Fi."
Frontman and founding member Stacy Jones previously drummed for the often mis-labelled all girl punk rock outfit Veruca Salt on their Eight Arms To Hold You tour but never recorded for the band leaving in 1998 to start American Hi-Fi.
Jones is a renowned producer and songwriter and has produced a mixed bag of artists from Hana Montana to Towers of London, also playing drums on various Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana tracks. Jones is also married to international photographer Jade Loop.
Band Lineup
Stacy Jones - Vocals, Drums and Guitar (2001-present)
Jamie Arentzen - Guitar and Vocals (2001-present)
Drew Parsons - Bass and Vocals (2001-present)
Brian Nolan - Drums (2001-2004,2007-present)
Jason Sutter - Drums on Hearts on Parade (2004-2007)
Stargazer
American Hi-Fi Lyrics
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I can navigate the burning snow
On a phantom way
We'll glide until we melt and flow
Frozen you have chosen to be here
So as the misery takes hold
Swallow, drink it down
Until you hit the ground
Follow me, we'll hide behind the sun
The sky is breaking through
The universe will fight to shine
Beneath the dying moon
We learn, we own a taste for crime
Broken we are spoken, come on blue
So as the misery takes hold
Swallow, drink it down
It doesn't seem to hurt as much
Until you hit the ground
Follow me, we'll hide behind the sun
Well nobody seems to know
We suffered enough
Need to make the pitch black hours
Welcome the silence inside
Welcome the silence inside
So as the misery takes hold
Swallow, drink it down
It doesn't seem to hurt as much
Until you hit the ground
Follow me, we'll hide behind the sun
Follow me, we'll hide behind the sun
Follow me, we'll hide
behind the sun
The lyrics of American Hi-Fi's "Stargazer" evoke a sense of escapism and the search for hope amidst despair. The opening lines of the song describe the ability to navigate through difficult situations ("burning snow") and find a "phantom way" to escape. The singer speaks of being frozen in the present moment, but choosing to be there nonetheless. The following lines speak of embracing misery and pain, swallowing it down until it becomes bearable, and hiding behind the sun as a place of refuge. The chorus repeats the phrase "follow me, we'll hide behind the sun," perhaps suggesting a shared desire to escape to a better place.
The second stanza describes the beauty of the universe shining through despite the darkness of the night sky. The lyrics speak of owning a "taste for crime," perhaps hinting at a rebellious or adventurous nature. The lines "broken we are spoken, come on blue" may refer to a sense of feeling defeated or exhausted, but also being ready to move forward.
Overall, "Stargazer" paints a picture of someone who is struggling but ultimately determined to find a way out of their troubles. The lyrics suggest a need for escape and a longing for a better life, while also acknowledging the reality of pain and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
As the tires hit the road
Starting our journey on the snowy road
I can navigate the burning snow
I can handle any challenges that come my way
On a phantom way
Heading towards the unknown, mysterious destination
We'll glide until we melt and flow
We'll keep moving forward until we reach our goal and dissolve into it
Frozen you have chosen to be here
You chose to be here in this state of numbness and coldness
So as the misery takes hold
As the sadness overwhelms us
Swallow, drink it down
We attempt to cope with our pain
It doesn't seem to hurt as much
Trying to ignore the pain, but it still lingers
Until you hit the ground
Eventually, reality will catch up and hit us hard
Follow me, we'll hide behind the sun
Follow me and I'll take you to a better, brighter place where we can forget our troubles for a while
The sky is breaking through
Hope is shining through the bleakness
The universe will fight to shine
Even amidst darkness, the universe tries to shine and uplift us
Beneath the dying moon
In the darkness and the dying light of the moon
We learn, we own a taste for crime
We become overwhelmed by our inner demons and develop a dark side
Broken we are spoken, come on blue
We are beaten down and feel hopeless, but we try to find a way out
Well nobody seems to know
No one understands our struggles
We suffered enough
We have been through enough pain
Need to make the pitch black hours
We need to find a way to make the darkest hours more bearable
Welcome the silence inside
Embrace the peace and stillness within
Follow me, we'll hide behind the sun
Follow me and I'll take you to a better, brighter place where we can forget our troubles for a while
Follow me, we'll hide
Follow me and we can escape from our problems and hide away for a while
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONES, STACY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yoni Ben David
WOW!! good one just like their old and best album, never thought they will manage to top their old-best one
Dmitry Yatsenko
GREAT!!!!!!
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Achmad Baihaqi
i can find correct lyric for this songs