An American Paradox is the fourth album by punk band Strung Out, released by Fat Wreck Chords.

[3] Around this time, the band were writing a lot of material while on tour, with the aim of releasing an album in early 2001, which was reportedly titled American Paradox.

Donnell Cameron handled recording, with assistance from Chris Gresham and Mike Trujillo.

[9] An American Paradox was released on April 23, 2002, and promoted with a tour of the same name the following month; they were accompanied by the Line, Rufio, and Glasseater.

[15] The band played four shows at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California, all of which were recorded and released as part of the Live in a Dive series.