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| At the Drive-In discography | |
|---|---|
.jpg) At the Drive-In in 2017 | |
| Studio albums | 4 |
| EPs | 6 |
| Compilation albums | 1 |
| Singles | 6 |
| Music videos | 6 |
The discography of At the Drive-In, an El Paso, Texas-based post-hardcore band active from 1994 to 2018, consists of four studio albums, one compilation album, five EPs, six singles, and three music videos.
At the Drive-In formed in 1994 with an initial lineup of Cedric Bixler-Zavala (lead vocals), Jim Ward (guitar and backing vocals), Jarrett Wrenn (guitar), Kenny Hopper (bass guitar), and Bernie Rincon (drums). This lineup released the band's debut EP, Hell Paso, through their own imprint Western Breed Records that November. Rincon was replaced by Davy Simmons for their second EP, 1995's ¡Alfaro Vive, Carajo! Further lineup changes saw Wrenn replaced by Adam Amparan, Hopper by Omar Rodríguez-López, and Simmons by Ryan Sawyer. The band's debut album, Acrobatic Tenement, was released in July 1996 through Flipside Records. The band's lineup fluctuated again, with Amparan's departure prompting Rodríguez-López to move to guitar while Paul Hinojos filled the bass position, and Tony Hajjar replaced Sawyer on drums. Ben Rodriguez played guitar on 1997's El Gran Orgo EP due to Ward's inability to participate; however, Ward was back in place for a split single with The Aasee Lake and the band's second album, In/Casino/Out, released in August 1998 by Fearless Records. The lineup of Bixler-Zavala, Ward, Rodríguez-López, Hinojos, and Hajjar would remain intact until the band's dissolution.
1999 saw the release of the Vaya EP, which spawned the band's first music video, for the song "Metronome Arthritis". A trio of split releases followed in 2000, including an EP with Sunshine and singles with Burning Airlines and the Murder City Devils. Their third studio album, Relationship of Command, was released in September 2000 through Grand Royal Records. It proved to be a breakthrough, reaching #116 on the Billboard 200 and #33 on the UK Albums Chart.[1][2] All three of its singles, "One Armed Scissor", "Rolodex Propaganda", and "Invalid Litter Dept.", reached the UK Singles Chart, with "One Armed Scissor" also reaching #26 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.[2][3] In 2001 the band went on indefinite hiatus, with Bixler-Zavala and Rodríguez-López forming The Mars Volta while Ward, Hinojos, and Hajjar formed Sparta.[4] In November 2004 Fearless Records re-released all three of the band's studio albums as well as the Vaya EP, followed by the compilation album This Station Is Non-Operational in 2005 which reached #95 on the Billboard 200 and #3 amongst independently released albums.[1][5]
Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [1][6] |
AUS [7] |
AUT [8] |
BEL [9] |
FRA [10] |
GER [11] |
ITA [12] |
SCO [13] |
SWI [14] |
UK [2] | ||||||
| Acrobatic Tenement | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| In/Casino/Out | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Relationship of Command |
|
116 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 33 | ||||
| in•ter a•li•a |
|
39 | 15 | 31 | 64 | 166 | 30 | 82 | 20 | 57 | 30 | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||||
Compilation albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [1] |
US Indie [5][6] |
AUS [20] |
IRL [21] |
UK [22] | ||
| This Station Is Non-Operational | 95 | 3 | 34 | 71 | 118 | |
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Hell Paso |
|
| ¡Alfaro Vive, Carajo! |
|
| El Gran Orgo |
|
| Vaya | |
| Sunshine / At the Drive-In |
|
| Diamanté |
|
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alt [3][28] |
AUS [20] |
AUS Alt. [29] |
CAN [30] |
SCO [31] |
UK [2] |
UK Indie [32] | |||
| "One Armed Scissor"[33] | 2000 | 26 | 85 | 15 | 145 | 77 | 64 | 10 | Relationship of Command |
| "Rolodex Propaganda"[34] | — | — | — | — | 55 | 54 | — | ||
| "Invalid Litter Dept."[35] | 2001 | — | — | — | — | 47 | 50 | — | |
| "Governed by Contagions" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | in•ter a•li•a |
| "Incurably Innocent" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Hostage Stamps" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Pendulum in a Peasant Dress" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||||||
Split singles
[edit]| Title | Split details |
|---|---|
| At The Drive-In / The Aasee Lake |
|
| ATDI / Burning Airlines |
|
| ATDI / Murder City Devils |
|
Compilation appearances
[edit]| Year | Release details | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Some Three-Word-Bands From Western Breed
|
"Terranova Compost" |
| 1998 | The Eagle Has Landed
|
"Salient" |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Song | Director | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Metronome Arthritis" | Dan Tierney, At the Drive-In | Vaya |
| 2000 | "One Armed Scissor"[36] | At the Drive-In | Relationship of Command |
| "Invalid Litter Dept." | Tony Hajjar, Paul Hinojos | ||
| 2016 | "Governed by Contagions" | Damon Locks, Rob Shaw | in•ter a•li•a |
| 2017 | "Incurably Innocent" | ||
| "Hostage Stamps" |
References
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- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
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- "Rolodex Propaganda": "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. October 12, 2000. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- "Invalid Litter Dept.": "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. March 18, 2001. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ Peak chart position on the UK Indie Singles Chart:
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At the Drive-In discography
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Full-length albums
Studio albums
At the Drive-In released four studio albums during their career spans, beginning with their independent debut and progressing to major-label efforts that achieved commercial success. These recordings marked key evolutions in the band's sound and visibility within the post-hardcore genre.[2]| Title | Release date | Label | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobatic Tenement | August 18, 1996 | Flipside Records | — |
| In/Casino/Out | August 18, 1998 | Fearless Records | — |
| Relationship of Command | September 12, 2000 | Grand Royal Records | US: #116, UK: #33 |
| in•ter a•li•a | May 5, 2017 | Rise Records | US: #39, UK: #30 |
Compilation albums
At the Drive-In released one compilation album during their extended hiatus following the 2001 breakup, serving as a retrospective anthology of their early work to provide fans with access to previously scattered material. Titled This Station Is Non-Operational, it gathers B-sides, rarities, covers, and non-album tracks spanning the band's formative years from 1994 to 2000, drawing primarily from EPs like El Gran Orgo and Vaya, as well as selections from albums such as In/Casino/Out and Relationship of Command, while excluding some initial releases like Acrobatic Tenement.[17] This collection highlights the group's evolution from raw emo influences to more polished post-hardcore and alternative rock sounds, offering insight into their pre-major label trajectory.[17] The album was issued on May 24, 2005, by Fearless Records, marking a posthumous effort to archive the band's independent era output amid interest sparked by members' subsequent projects like The Mars Volta.[18] Commercially, it achieved moderate success for a retrospective release, debuting and peaking at number 95 on the US Billboard 200 chart in June 2005.[19] It also reached number 3 on the US Independent Albums chart, reflecting strong support within niche rock audiences.[20]| Title | Release date | Label | US Billboard 200 | US Independent Albums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Station Is Non-Operational | May 24, 2005 | Fearless Records | 95 | 3 |
Shorter releases
Extended plays
At the Drive-In released six extended plays throughout their career, serving as key milestones in their evolution from raw post-hardcore roots to more experimental and polished sounds, often bridging gaps between full-length albums. These EPs, typically shorter than studio albums but longer than singles, showcased the band's intense energy, political undertones, and genre-blending innovation, with early releases on independent labels reflecting their DIY ethos and later ones aligning with growing commercial interest.[1] The band's debut EP, Hell Paso, captured their initial raw post-hardcore style with aggressive riffs and urgent vocals, marking their entry into recording. Released in November 1994 on their own Western Breed label as a 7-inch vinyl, it was later reissued by Off Time Records in 1995.[1][21] Following quickly, ¡Alfaro Vive, Carajo! in June 1995 on Western Breed delved into politically charged themes inspired by the Ecuadorian activist and president Eloy Alfaro and the guerrilla group named after him, blending chaotic instrumentation with socially conscious lyrics. This 7-inch EP was also reissued by Off Time Records in 1996, highlighting the band's growing regional following in El Paso.[22][23] By 1997, El Gran Orgo introduced more experimental noise elements and dissonant structures, recorded without guitarist Jim Ward and released on September 18 via Off Time Records as both CD and vinyl formats. The EP's avant-garde influences, drawing from horror and surrealism, underscored At the Drive-In's willingness to push post-hardcore boundaries during a transitional phase toward their first album.[24][25] The 1999 EP Vaya, issued on July 13 by Fearless Records in CD and 10-inch vinyl editions, refined the band's sound with tighter production while retaining explosive dynamics, including the track "Metronome Arthritis" which received a music video. This release solidified their momentum post-In/Casino/Out, paving the way for major-label attention.[26][27] In April 2000, the split EP Sunshine / At the Drive-In emerged on Big Wheel Recreation as a collaborative 10-inch vinyl and CD, pairing At the Drive-In's contributions like "Extracurricular" with tracks from Czech post-hardcore band Sunshine. This limited-release project, just months before Relationship of Command, exemplified the band's international connections and pre-breakup creativity.[28][29] Post-reunion, Diamanté arrived as an instrumental EP on November 24, 2017 (physical 10-inch vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday), with digital editions on January 26, 2018, via Rise Records. Featuring atmospheric, riff-driven pieces without vocals, it reflected a matured, exploratory phase following in•ter a•li•a.| Title | Release date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hell Paso | November 1994 | Western Breed | Debut 7-inch EP; raw post-hardcore debut, reissued 1995 by Off Time Records.[1][21] |
| ¡Alfaro Vive, Carajo! | June 1995 | Western Breed | Politically themed 7-inch; reissued 1996 by Off Time Records.[22][23] |
| El Gran Orgo | September 18, 1997 | Off Time Records | Experimental noise-focused; CD and vinyl formats, without Jim Ward.[24][25] |
| Vaya | July 13, 1999 | Fearless Records | Polished post-hardcore; CD and 10-inch vinyl, bridges to full albums.[26][27] |
| Sunshine / At the Drive-In | April 13, 2000 | Big Wheel Recreation | Split 10-inch/CD with Sunshine; pre-Relationship of Command collaboration.[28][29] |
| Diamanté | November 24, 2017 (physical); January 26, 2018 (digital) | Rise Records | Instrumental post-reunion EP; limited 10-inch vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday. |
Singles
At the Drive-In released a series of singles primarily tied to their major albums, with early releases from the 2000 album Relationship of Command achieving modest chart success in the UK and US alternative radio, while later promotional singles from the 2017 reunion album in•ter a•li•a focused on digital distribution without notable chart placements.[30][31] The band's pre-hiatus singles emphasized their post-hardcore sound during a period of rising popularity, whereas post-reunion efforts served to build anticipation for their return.Pre-hiatus singles (2000–2001)
| Title | Release year | Album | Chart performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| "One Armed Scissor" | 2000 | Relationship of Command | #26 US Alternative Songs; #64 UK Singles |
| "Rolodex Propaganda" | 2000 | Relationship of Command | #54 UK Singles |
| "Invalid Litter Dept." | 2001 | Relationship of Command | #50 UK Singles |
Post-reunion singles (2016–2017)
| Title | Release year | Album | Chart performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Governed by Contagions" | 2016 | in•ter a•li•a | — |
| "Incurably Innocent" | 2017 | in•ter a•li•a | — |
| "Hostage Stamps" | 2017 | in•ter a•li•a | — |
| "Pendulum in a Peasant Dress" | 2017 | in•ter a•li•a | — |
Supplementary material
Compilation appearances
At the Drive-In made two notable guest appearances on various artists compilations in 1998, contributing unreleased tracks that highlighted their raw post-hardcore energy during the band's formative years.[39] These inclusions occurred on regional samplers featuring indie rock, post-hardcore, and emo acts from the Texas and Southwest scenes, helping to build the band's underground reputation.[40][41][42] The following table details the band's contributions:| Year | Compilation Title | Track Title | Label | Format | Recording Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Some Three-Word-Bands From Western Breed | Terranova Compost | Western Breed Records (WSTB-009) | CD | Recorded December 30, 1995, by Brooks Harlan in Jim Ward’s living room; lineup: Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals), Jim Ward (guitar/vocals), Jarrett Wrenn (guitar), Kenny Hopper (guitar), Davy Simmons (bass), Andy Hlavin (drums).[40] |
| 1998 | The Eagle Has Landed | Salient | Tranquility Base (TB4) | 2×LP | Recorded July 8–9, 1996, by Brooks Harlan at Studio For Experimental And Electronic Music in Lubbock, TX; lineup: Adam Amparan (guitar), Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals), Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar), Davy Simmons (bass), Ryan Sawyer (drums), Jim Ward (guitar/vocals).[41] |
Music videos
At the Drive-In produced six official music videos to promote key singles from their extended plays and albums, spanning their initial run in the late 1990s and early 2000s, as well as their 2016 reunion period. These visuals often captured the band's energetic post-hardcore style, with early efforts reflecting DIY aesthetics and later ones incorporating more conceptual elements tied to themes of social issues and reunion momentum.| Title | Year | Director(s) | Associated Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Metronome Arthritis" | 1999 | Dan Tierney and At the Drive-In | Vaya EP [39] [43] |
| "One Armed Scissor" | 2000 | At the Drive-In | Relationship of Command [43] |
| "Invalid Litter Dept." | 2000 | Anton Corbijn | Relationship of Command [44] [43] |
| "Governed by Contagions" | 2016 | Damon Locks and Rob Shaw | Promotional single for reunion [45] [46] |
| "Incurably Innocent" | 2017 | Damon Locks and Rob Shaw | in•ter a•li•a [47] [48] |
| "Hostage Stamps" | 2017 | Rob Shaw and Damon Locks | in•ter a•li•a [49] [50] |