During this same period, the Ataris' contract with Kung Fu Records expired, and the band chose to sign with Columbia Records. Later that year, they began recording their fourth full-length album and major label debut, So Long, Astoria, released on March 4, 2003. Produced by Lou Giordano, the album's production served as a stark contrast to any of the band's past releases, as previous efforts were recorded in short time spans between tours.
During this same period the Ataris' contract with Kung Fu Records expired and the band chose to sign with Columbia Records Later that year they began recording their fourth full-length album and major label debut So Long Astoria released on March 4 2003 Produced by Lou Giordano the album's production served as a stark contrast to any of the band's past releases as previous efforts were recorded in short time spans between tours