"ANThology" is Alien Ant Farm's major-label debut that blends nu-metal aggression with pop-punk accessibility, most famously showcased in their cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" which became a massive hit. The album captures the early 2000s alternative rock zeitgeist with crunchy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and an irreverent energy that made them stand out in the crowded nu-metal scene. What makes it distinctive is the band's ability to balance heavy, driving rhythms with surprisingly catchy hooks and their willingness to take creative risks like that iconic Jackson cover.
Tracklist
| 1 | Courage |
| 2 | Movies |
| 3 | Flesh and Bone |
| 4 | Whisper |
| 5 | Summer |
| 6 | Sticks and Stones |
| 7 | Attitude |
| 8 | Stranded |
| 9 | Wish |
| 10 | Calico |
| 11 | Death Day |
| 12 | Smooth Criminal |