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At the Drive-in

This holiday, I am giving myself a little present and writing about my favorite band of all time, At the Drive-in!

At the Drive-in

At the Drive-in was an El Paso based band from mid to late 1990s found in Texas. ATDI combined fast rock and roll with passionate lyrics in their music. ATDI separated in 2001 when the band was at it's highest (being called the next Nirvana). ATDI went off to become many of great bands in alternative rock like DeFacto, The Mars Volta, Sparta and Sleepercar.

At the Drive-in Members: Paul Hinojos, Tony Hajjar, Jim Ward, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala

Personal insight

As you all know, I am from El Paso so I started to listen to ATDI when I was 8 years old! I have been a fan of them for almost 12 years, despite never having the chance to see them preform live. If you want to know more about ATDI you can visit a website I made dedicated to them, the official atdi.tumblr!

At the Drive-in - One Armed Scissor (Lamaq Version)

Their Music

ATDI - 198d

At the Drive-in is best known for their powerful performances, full of passion and heart-felt mesages. One of my favorite songs, "198d" is dedicated to the drummer's (Tony Hajjar) deceased grandmother who was in a Lebanese grave site called 198d.

ATDI - Napoleon Solo

"Napoleon Solo" is dedicated to the lead singer's friends and ex-band mates who died in a car crash at the age of 17.

ATDI - Pattern Against User

At the Drive-in is best known for their energetic performances especially from the lead singer, Cedric Bixler-Zavala. Although their performances and music is often seen aggressive, the band condoned any kind of mosh pitting or hard core dancing while they played.