Release of On a Wire

The band’s third studio album, On a Wire was released on May 14, 2002, debuting a more measured, alternative style. Just as Something to Write Home About alienated some fans with its more produced sound, On a Wire was criticized by fans who were disappointed with the album’s softer musical direction. Specifically, the reviewer for Alternative Press wrote “Unfortunately, the visceral energy of their early days is lost in their newfound maturity.”