Name: Silver Linings
Brand: Less Than Jake

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Bonus disc: No

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PNE3551

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Deluxe

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-11

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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810540034546

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Less Than Jake

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

Pure Noise

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.

Nearly 30 years into an already impressive career – which includes 8 studio albums, tours with Descendents, blink-182, Bon Jovi, Linkin Park, Snoop Dogg, Bad Religion, and more, and over 365 shows on the Vans Warped Tour – Less Than Jake has never been a band to rest on its laurels. Less Than Jake has no plans of slowing down any time soon as they prepare for the release of their 9th studio album, Silver Linings, out via Pure Noise Records. Silver Linings is their first full-length for the Pure Noise label and the follow-up to 2013’s See The Light. It also doubles as a bunch of sonic diary pages and a mission statement that cements their conviction after two decades in this rock ‘n’ roll circus. Indeed, LTJ—frontman/guitarist Chris DeMakes, bassist/vocalist Roger Lima, trombonist Buddy Schaub, saxophonist Peter “JR” Wasilewski, and new drummer Matt Yonker—have escaped most (but not all) forms of ennui, depression and violence against screen-based objects to create an endorsement of humanity. Silver Linings also does a good amount of myth-exploding in its pursuit of joy. The songwriting core of DeMakes, Lima and Wasilewski wrote all the lyrics. New drummer Matt Yonker, whose former positions included LTJ tour manager and hammering along with such punk outfits as the Teen Idols and the Queers, helps bring a new sense of urgency. And that album title? Yeah, that was decided upon long before bands began to offer face masks in their online merch stores. Pro tip: Dial back your preconceived notions. The only things the Jakes have to prove are to themselves. Their laurels aren’t so comfortable that they’d willingly choose to be painted into a retro-colored corner. While Silver Linings doesn’t skimp on the joy, fun or grooves, careful listeners will sense a bit more reality seeping into LTJ’s escapism. The callisthenic bounce of “Lie To Me” is slightly undercut by Lima’s tales of how “the flames we hold the closest burn the worse.” On the urgent track “The Test,” DeMakes dares to seek some self-examination through someone else’s prism. “Dear Me” might be the first rock song that doesn’t couch its disdain for technology with poetic metaphors. That track addresses the loss of friends via distance and tragedy. The word “love” also appears in the album's lyrics at three junctures. That detail should not be lost on anyone. What else do you need to know about Less Than Jake in 2020? The band would tell you quite unpretentiously that they are here to bring a good time. Of course, LTJ would’ve said the exact same thing back in ’97, 2006, 2011 or 2018 when the Warped Tour’s punk ‘n’ roll roadshow was coming to an end. What makes things different now? Why, nothing less than a divided nation and a dangerous pandemic. Consider Less Than Jake the first responders when your psyche doesn’t think it wants to continue. Because we do need all the joy and levity a seasoned ska-punk band can dish out. The reality that LTJ are also feeling reminds us that some kind of triumph is within our reach. In 2020, there’s no “scene,” merely good times and worse ones. For Less Than Jake to call their new album anything else but Silver Linings? Well, that would be fronting.

Silver Linings

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