The No Fun EP
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The No Fun EP is an EP
by American rock duo Local H
. It was released by Thick Records
on May 27, 2003. The EP features six songs, three originals and three covers. The covers include The Godfathers
' "Birth, School, Work, Death", the Ramones
' "I Just Want Something To Do", and "Fuck Yeah, That Wide", which isn't a direct cover, but features lyrics based on Primal Scream
's song "Kill All Hippies" from their album XTRMNTR
. "Fuck Yeah, That Wide" is one of Local H's less rhythmic and/or graceful songs, but impressive in that Scott Lucas reasonably replicates Primal Scream's complicated synthesizer sound using only an electric guitar.
"Birth, School, Work, Death" was previously released on a vinyl
7" split single
with The Blank Theory
. The three originals, "No Fun", "President Forever", and "Cooler Heads", all started out as demos recorded during the sessions for Local H's previous album, Here Comes the Zoo
. The demo versions were later featured on '99-'00 Demos
, released in 2006.
It is generally, and incorrectly, assumed that "President Forever" was written with George W. Bush
in mind, but the song was actually written by Scott Lucas in 1999, prior to Bush ever running for president. Lucas
made note of this in the 99-'00 Demos liner notes, saying of the song: "THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is prescience."
Since the EP's release, "Fuck Yeah, That Wide" has been a popular closer at the band's live shows.
unless otherwise noted
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by American rock duo Local H
Local H
Local H is an American rock duo, formed by Joe Daniels and Scott Lucas in Zion, Illinois in 1987. Local H's 1996 album, As Good as Dead, includes the top 10 hit "Bound for the Floor" Author, rock critic and Rolling Stone contributor Greg Kot and the Chicago Tribune named the band its 2008 Chicago...
. It was released by Thick Records
Thick Records
THICK RECORDS is a Chicago based independent record label formed in 1994 by Detroit native Zak Einstein. Early label releases include influential albums from Chicago ska-punkers The Blue Meanies, Alton, IL’s Judge Nothing, and the Omaha based Commander Venus, whose members included Conor Oberst,...
on May 27, 2003. The EP features six songs, three originals and three covers. The covers include The Godfathers
The Godfathers
The Godfathers are an alternative rock band from London, England.-Career:The Godfathers were formed by Peter and Chris Coyne from the ashes of The Sid Presley Experience in 1985. After independent single releases produced by Vic Maile, and collected on their debut album, Hit By Hit, they signed to...
' "Birth, School, Work, Death", the Ramones
Ramones
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group...
' "I Just Want Something To Do", and "Fuck Yeah, That Wide", which isn't a direct cover, but features lyrics based on Primal Scream
Primal Scream
Primal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie and Jim Beattie and now based in London. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes , Martin Duffy , and Darrin Mooney...
's song "Kill All Hippies" from their album XTRMNTR
XTRMNTR
XTRMNTR is a 2000 album by Primal Scream. In a departure from Primal Scream's earlier hedonistic recordings, the band took a more political stance, attacking government, police, and multinational corporations...
. "Fuck Yeah, That Wide" is one of Local H's less rhythmic and/or graceful songs, but impressive in that Scott Lucas reasonably replicates Primal Scream's complicated synthesizer sound using only an electric guitar.
"Birth, School, Work, Death" was previously released on a vinyl
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
7" split single
Split album
A split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively...
with The Blank Theory
The Blank Theory
The Blank Theory was a five-piece rock group from Chicago, Illinois.They self-released two albums, Blinding Process in 1998 and Catalyst in 2000. Catalyst included the track "Nevermind" which was featured in a segment of MTV Road Rules. While the first two independent releases were hard edged indie...
. The three originals, "No Fun", "President Forever", and "Cooler Heads", all started out as demos recorded during the sessions for Local H's previous album, Here Comes the Zoo
Here Comes the Zoo
Here Comes the Zoo is an album by the band Local H. It was released on March 5, 2002 on Palm Pictures. This was their first album not released on Island Records. Starting with this album, every release so far has been on a different label....
. The demo versions were later featured on '99-'00 Demos
'99-'00 Demos
99–'00 Demos is a compilation album by Local H of demos recorded by the band in 1999 and 2000. It was released by G&P Records, which is the band's official online merchandiser...
, released in 2006.
It is generally, and incorrectly, assumed that "President Forever" was written with George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
in mind, but the song was actually written by Scott Lucas in 1999, prior to Bush ever running for president. Lucas
Scott Lucas (musician)
David Scott Lucas, born May 10, 1970, is best known for being the singer and guitar/bass player, as well as the only remaining original member, of the post-grunge band Local H....
made note of this in the 99-'00 Demos liner notes, saying of the song: "THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is prescience."
Since the EP's release, "Fuck Yeah, That Wide" has been a popular closer at the band's live shows.
Track listing
All songs by Local HLocal H
Local H is an American rock duo, formed by Joe Daniels and Scott Lucas in Zion, Illinois in 1987. Local H's 1996 album, As Good as Dead, includes the top 10 hit "Bound for the Floor" Author, rock critic and Rolling Stone contributor Greg Kot and the Chicago Tribune named the band its 2008 Chicago...
unless otherwise noted
- "No Fun" – 4:40
- "President Forever" – 3:23
- "Birth, School, Work, Death" (The GodfathersThe GodfathersThe Godfathers are an alternative rock band from London, England.-Career:The Godfathers were formed by Peter and Chris Coyne from the ashes of The Sid Presley Experience in 1985. After independent single releases produced by Vic Maile, and collected on their debut album, Hit By Hit, they signed to...
) – 4:14 - "Cooler Heads" – 3:34
- "I Just Want Something To Do" (Joey RamoneJoey RamoneJoey Ramone was an American vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist in the punk rock band the Ramones. Joey Ramone's image, voice and tenure as frontman of the Ramones made him a countercultural icon.-Early life:Joey Ramone was born Jeffry Hyman to parents Noel and Charlotte Hyman...
) – 2:48 - "Fuck Yeah, That Wide" (Primal ScreamPrimal ScreamPrimal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie and Jim Beattie and now based in London. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes , Martin Duffy , and Darrin Mooney...
, Local H) – 9:47- The liner notes claim words by Primal Scream and music by "every band who's ever done this shit before."
- This title is a reference to a Mr Show sketch called "It's Insane, This Guy's Taint"
Personnel
- Scott LucasScott Lucas (musician)David Scott Lucas, born May 10, 1970, is best known for being the singer and guitar/bass player, as well as the only remaining original member, of the post-grunge band Local H....
– vocals - Brian St. ClairBrian St. ClairBrian St. Clair was born May 24, 1968. At the age of one, Brian's family moved from Bellwood, IL to Fullerton, California where he went to Rolling Hills Elementary School. In 1980 his family moved to Glen Ellyn, Illinois where he would meet long time friend Wes Kidd...
– drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s - Kii Arens – photographyPhotographyPhotography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
, package design - Local HLocal HLocal H is an American rock duo, formed by Joe Daniels and Scott Lucas in Zion, Illinois in 1987. Local H's 1996 album, As Good as Dead, includes the top 10 hit "Bound for the Floor" Author, rock critic and Rolling Stone contributor Greg Kot and the Chicago Tribune named the band its 2008 Chicago...
– production - Andy Gerber – production, engineering, recording
- Andy VanDette – mastering