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Published on March 18th 2008
One of the few things that can wash out the bad aftertaste of 2006's In with the Out Crowd is a look back at Less Than Jake's earlier days. Hopefully with every writing and recording decision seemingly back in the band's hands with the launch of their own label, Sleep It Off, we won't have to rely on reissues to remember Less Than Jake has -- generally -- been one of the more consistent and reliable third wave ska-pop-punk bands. However, second (or third) looks at albums like Goodbye Blue & White, Losers, Kings and Things We Don't Understand and Pezcore certainly don't hurt...or do they?
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I bought the CD's based on the fact that I needed new copies of "Goodbye Blue and White" and "Pezcore". Plus, "Losers Kings and Things We Don't Understand" was impossible for me to get (even online it was sold out or "out of print"). I don't have the DVD yet, but if anything, it probably doesn't have anything else to offer that the CD/DVD combos don't already offer. For the LTJ fans... like myself. I got Nerds. JAA is so fucking good. what a weird band. You really can't blame LTJ for these re-releases i might buy the dvd theres a few copies of the "Nerds" split available on Amazon if yr interested! while on the topic of Dill Records...where the hell can i find some Janitors Against Apartheid records? Pezcore was originally released on Dill Records in 1995, given a wider release via Asian Man later that year I'm glad they changed the artwork for "Goodbye Blue & White." The old one seemed so melodramatic and basically just made me think of "So Long Astoria." Hey Paul, was that the "Ska Against Racism" show in Chicago? My Dad drove my best friend and I there from Indiana. Long drive for a first out of town show. I interviewed Billy Spunke at that show for my high school radio show...one of the best nights ever. Although, my dad was pissed I was at the show an hour longer than I was supposed to be. Shit, I couldn't miss LTJ. Sounds better with that girl sax player still on the record. Jessica? Jennifer? i always have had a soft spot of LTJ. They basically got me into ska and punk so i gotta love them for that plus i still think they put on one hell of a show. Pezcore was originally released on Dill Records in 1995, given a wider release via Asian Man later that year i really like LTJ (including "in with the out crowd"), but this is dumb. this finally gives me an excuse to replace my missing copy of Pezcore...I got it in 1998 at the ska against racism show but lost it somewhere around 2001 or 2002, likely the victim of party theft or carelessness on my part. Never got around to replacing it. i totally agree with you AlmostPunkEnough. Two years later, In With The Out Crowd has definitely grown on me. It's still my least favorite thing they've ever done, but it's still pretty good. maybe i'm just too easy to please, but i've liked every goddamn thing this band has ever done. it's all just too uplifting and fun for me to dislike. i even liked "In With The Out Crowd"... i seem to be the only one who feels this way though. at least the artwork is cool I've already bought Pezcore twice, I can't really bring myself to buy it again for the bonus DVD. I gotta agree with punk raawk show, I saw LTJ about a year ago and they played 'Losing Streak' in its entirety, plus some other stuff, I enjpyed it quite a bit as I did all of the times I saw them in the mid-late 90's. That being said, I was completely unimpressed every time I saw them perform in support of 'Anthem', so I guess it all depends on the setlist. Less Than Jake are still one band i can always rely on for a good time live, dont know what u guys are talking bout. Pezcore was originally released on Dill Records in 1995, given a wider release via Asian Man later that year Having been at that show, I'll be picking up the Pezcore re-release for the DVD, if nothing else. I actually walked out of their set over the summer. And I've really enjoyed LTJ live previously. But damn, they suck now. Less Than Jake has -- generally -- been one of the more consistent and reliable third wave ska-pop-punk bands I don't even really like Pezcore anymore. Also, it sucks I only have the un-Jessica'd version anymore. Losers Kings still holds up a bit. Down in The Mission still rocks. I have to admit that this band does absolutely nothing for me... never have and probably never will. Matt, I'm another person who's entirely bored with LTJ. Then again, I don't like basically any third-wave ska-punk. ". . . or do they" I feel like the only person in the world who doesn't get the appeal of this band at all? |
