Paper + Plastick offers a free acoustic album from Ataris frontman Kristopher Roe

kris-roe-atarisThe Ataris have a new album, The Graveyard of the Atlantic, due out this fall on Paper + Plastick. In order to hold you over until then, the label’s got a free acoustic album from Ataris frontman Kristopher Roe available for download. Says the press release of the album, entitled Hang Your Head In Hope:

“The old songs are taken from The Ataris’ spanning discography and include many fan favorites. “San Dimas High School Football Rules,” ‘Your Boyfriend Sucks,” “In This Diary,” “The Hero Dies In This One” and more.”

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Second press of the Dudes Night / Horror Squad split out now

cover-dudes-night-horror-squadIf you missed out on the first pressing of On The Real Records‘ split 7-inch with Dudes Night and Horror Squad, fear not. The second pressing might not be as exciting in terms of vinyl colors — it being on white, with the first press coming in such lovely shades as Coke bottle clear and both Vince Lombardi High School yellow and green — but you really ought to have these tracks spinning on your turntable.

Five bucks from the On the Real webstore for four tracks, and it comes with a download code. Take a listen to it below, and see if you’re not convinced. If you’re a fan of anthemic, heartfelt punk rock, you’ve no excuse.