[4] In 2004, Switchfoot released a 3-CD compilation entitled The Early Years: 1997-2000, which encompassed their first three albums, including The Legend of Chin.

While the album never officially charted on Billboard, tracks from Legend of Chin were revitalized on subsequent Switchfoot projects.

Most notably, the song "You" was featured on the soundtrack of 2002 movie A Walk to Remember, starring Mandy Moore and Shane West.

[5] The album got a positive review from Billboard, which called it "An intriguing and surprisingly mature effort for a debut release.

Instead, a melodic modern rock style reveals some nifty crisp guitar sounds, raspy vocals and a smattering of memorable songs and there's the problem.