Ink19 said "Flavour of the Weak" was "dead-on indicative of the band’s self-titled debut," despite it being its "weakest track". He said that while the band seemed unsure of which act they were trying to emulate, they "nonetheless deliver[ed] some soothingly smooth pop-rockers". Terry Bezer of Drowned in Sound held a negative assessment and opened his review by claiming this album is "the sort of shit that makes you feel like pulling a gun on yourself and squeezing the trigger with maximum force." American Hi-Fi peaked at number 81 on the US Billboard 200, and number 83 in the UK. Throughout 2001, the album would go on to sell over 750,000 copies. "Flavor of the Weak" charted at number 5 on Alternative Airplay, number 15 on Mainstream Top 40, number 35 on Adult Top 40, number 37 on Radio Songs, number 41 on Hot 100, It also reached number 31 in the UK. "Another Perfect Day" reached at number 33 on Alternative Airplay. NME listed the album on a list of nostalgic pop punk records. Cleveland.com ranked "Flavor of the Weak" at number 85 on their list of the top 100 pop-punk songs. Track listing All songs written by Stacy Jones. Personnel Personnel per booklet. American Hi-Fi Stacy Jones – vocals, rhythm guitar Jamie Arentzen – lead guitar Drew Parsons – bass Brian Nolan – drums Production Bob Rock – producer, mixing Brian Joseph Dobbs – recording Eric Helmkamp – second engineer Mick Gillies – digital editor Randy Staub – mixing (track 5) Rick Patrick – creative direction Zoren Gold – booklet photography, interior layout C. Taylor Crothers – back cover, additional photography American Hi-Fi – collage photos Charts References Citations Sources 2001 debut albums American Hi-Fi albums Albums produced by Bob Rock Island Records albums