The Beautiful Letdown is the album released by Switchfoot in early 2003 that launched the alternative rock band into the mainstream limelight. Three Top-40 singles were released from this disc: "Meant to Live" (top 20), "Dare You to Move" (top 20), and "This Is Your Life". After selling over 2.6 million copies,[1] the album was certified double platinum by the RIAA and won for Album of the Year at the 2003 San Diego Music Awards.[2] The album was re-released in 2004 with a slightly tweaked mix and new cover art as well.
| Released | February 25, 2003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded | 2002 at Sage and Sound; Mansfield Lodge; Jon's House | |
| Genre | Alternative Rock | |
| Label | Columbia/Sony | |
| Producer | John Fields Switchfoot | |
Track listing
- "Meant to Live" – 3:20
- "This Is Your Life" – 4:18
- "More Than Fine" – 4:14
- "Ammunition" – 3:45
- "Dare You to Move" – 4:15
- "Redemption" – 3:06
- "The Beautiful Letdown" – 5:20
- "Gone" – 3:45
- "On Fire" – 4:39
- "Adding to the Noise" – 2:50
- "Twenty-Four" – 4:52
