Name: B Is For B-Sides
Brand: Less Than Jake

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SPREC1050

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Colour

Blue

Colour details

Opaque Blue

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-09-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

762988540403

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

Artist

Less Than Jake

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

Less Than Jake is a ska-influenced punk-rock band that was formed in Gainesville, Florida in 1992. The group was initially comprised of Chris, Shaun, and Vinnie. With their energetic sound and catchy melodies, Less Than Jake quickly gained a loyal following. Not only are they known for their music, but the band members are also avid fans of Pez candy.
Over the years, Less Than Jake has released numerous albums and toured extensively around the world. Their unique blend of ska and punk elements has made them stand out in the music scene. Fans can expect high-energy performances and an unforgettable live experience at their shows.
With a career spanning several decades, Less Than Jake continues to captivate audiences with their infectious tunes and lively stage presence. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, this band's passion for creating memorable songs is sure to leave a lasting impression.

B Is for B-sides is a 12-track album by Less Than Jake. It is composed of songs recorded for the album Anthem that did not make the release. The album was originally released on July 20, 2004.

Less Than Jake's 2003 effort Anthem was its hookiest to date. But its explosive production and energizing pop-punk/ska dynamics were guided by sobering reality. The bent toward telling the kids just where the weekends end made Anthem way more resonant than your average album in the genre, and marked the emergence of LTJ as, well, a veteran act. B Is For B-Sides backs that up. Any gaggle of greenhorn punk revivalists or would-be third-wave enthusiasts would kill to write even one of these tracks, but in Less Than Jake's world, they're just the unused portions of the Anthem sessions, put out on a record for their faithful bunch o' fans.

"Portrait of a Cigarette Smoker" tingles with ragged energy and chirping horns, harking to the heyday of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones; "Last Rites to Sleepless Nights" is a rapid-fire, poppy hardcore prayer; and "Goodbye in Gasoline" is the most rousing suicide song you'll ever hear. Some might say Less Than Jake only has one or two gears, and some might be right.

B Is For B-Sides

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