Live from Uranus
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Live from Uranus is a live EP by Less Than Jake
. The release is only available in Japan
.
The album was recorded October 1, 1997, at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, New York
, and features songs from Losing Streak
, Pezcore
, and Losers, Kings and Things We Don't Understand.
The EP features a note from the band, which reads: "This stuff was recorded in Rochester, New York during our "Race Around Uranus" tour with blink-182
and Frenzal Rhomb
. Anyway, everyone in LTJ is in love with Japan and can't wait until we can visit and play for you. Our shows are about silliness and free stuff. Tons and tons of thank yous go out to everyone who supports us and got our record! Hugs & Kisses, LTJ"
/Chris Demakes/Roger Manganelli
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
. The release is only available in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
The album was recorded October 1, 1997, at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
, and features songs from Losing Streak
Losing Streak
Losing Streak is the third album by ska punk band Less Than Jake and the band's first album with Capitol Records. The album was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida and Mirror Image Studios in Gainesville, Florida, both with producer Michael Rosen. Drums and bass were recorded at the...
, Pezcore
Pezcore
Pezcore is the first full-length album released by the ska punk band Less Than Jake, originally released on Dill Records in 1995. The album was later reissued on Asian Man, but was missing two tracks found on the Dill version .In 2002, Less Than Jake released a tenth anniversary version of Pezcore...
, and Losers, Kings and Things We Don't Understand.
The EP features a note from the band, which reads: "This stuff was recorded in Rochester, New York during our "Race Around Uranus" tour with blink-182
Blink-182
Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 27 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992...
and Frenzal Rhomb
Frenzal Rhomb
Frenzal Rhomb are an Australian punk rock band which formed in 1992 with mainstay Jason Whalley on lead vocals and rhythm guitar. In 1996, Lindsay McDougall joined the line-up on lead guitar and backing vocals. Two of the group's albums have peaked into the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Chart, A...
. Anyway, everyone in LTJ is in love with Japan and can't wait until we can visit and play for you. Our shows are about silliness and free stuff. Tons and tons of thank yous go out to everyone who supports us and got our record! Hugs & Kisses, LTJ"
Track listing
All songs by Vinnie FiorelloVinnie Fiorello
Vinnie Fiorello is an American drummer, lyricist and founding member of the ska punk band Less Than Jake. As a child, Vinnie's family owned a dog named Jake who was "treated like a king" according to the band's website FAQ page. As a result, everything in the house became "Less Than Jake",...
/Chris Demakes/Roger Manganelli
Roger Manganelli
Roger Manganelli is the bassist and one of the two lead vocalists for ska-punk band Less Than Jake. He is also the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rehasher, and drummer for Greenhorn...
- "Liquor Store" - 3:01
- "Time and a Half on 2nd Avenue and 6th Street" - 2:36
- "Econolodged" - 3:07
- "Just Like Frank" - 1:58
- "Automatic" - 2:39
- "Lockdown" - 2:38
- "Never Going Back to New Jersey" - 3:01
- "How's My Driving, Doug Hastings?" - 1:31
- "Shindo" - 2:46
Personnel
- Chris Demakes - vocals, guitar
- Roger ManganelliRoger ManganelliRoger Manganelli is the bassist and one of the two lead vocalists for ska-punk band Less Than Jake. He is also the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rehasher, and drummer for Greenhorn...
- bass, vocals - Vinnie FiorelloVinnie FiorelloVinnie Fiorello is an American drummer, lyricist and founding member of the ska punk band Less Than Jake. As a child, Vinnie's family owned a dog named Jake who was "treated like a king" according to the band's website FAQ page. As a result, everything in the house became "Less Than Jake",...
- drums, pez, lyrics - Buddy Schaub - trombone
- Derron Nuhfer - baritone saxophone
- Lars Nylander (Former Member Of Skankin' PickleSkankin' PickleSkankin' Pickle was an American ska punk band formed in San Jose, California that was active from 1989 to 1996.-Biography:Skankin' Pickle first formed in December 1988, made up of students from Westmont High School and Los Gatos High School. The band played their first show on April 28, 1989,...
and 78 RPM's) - valve trombone - Rudy Valentino - engineer
- Dave McEowen - mastering
- Chip WassChip WassChip Wass is a well-known American illustrator, designer, and animator whose drawings are noted for their ironic style and trenchant comic wit. His art has appeared, among other places, on Nick at Nite and The Cartoon Network, in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and the Washington Post,...
- illustration - Miki Vuckovich - photo