At the Drive‐In

In 2000, At the Drive-In was in a pivotal stage of their career, having recently released their album "Relationship of Command" in September 2000. This album marked a significant peak in their artistic development, showcasing their dynamic post-hardcore sound and resonating with both critics and fans. The live recording from the Summer Sonic Festival on August 6, 2000, captures the band during this transformative phase, just months before the album's official release. Notably, At the Drive-In was gaining momentum and attention, which would soon lead to their pivotal split and subsequent projects, notably the formation of The Mars Volta with members Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodríguez-López. The performance of tracks like "Chanbara" and "Napoleon Solo" at this festival underscores their energetic live presence and the artistic synergy that defined their early 2000s output.

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