{"product_id":"afi-the-art-of-drowning","title":"AFI - The Art of Drowning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Art of Drowning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the third studio album by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAFI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, released in 2000, and it marks a major turning point in the band’s evolution from raw hardcore punk toward a darker, more melodic, and gothic sound. The record blends speed and aggression with haunting melodies and emotionally charged lyrics that explore themes of isolation, death, and transformation. Songs like “The Days of the Phoenix,” “Totalimmortal,” and the title track became fan favorites and helped elevate AFI from the underground punk scene to a broader audience, setting the foundation for their later mainstream success while still retaining intensity and edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Cuartito Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45747000344766,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4223\/9678\/files\/ab67616d0000b27346891f5d332e25cc9962fbdc.jpg?v=1767358471","url":"https:\/\/elcuartitorecords.com\/products\/afi-the-art-of-drowning","provider":"El Cuartito Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}