Hard Rock Bottom
2002 studio album by No Use for a Name
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Hard Rock Bottom is the sixth studio album by punk rock band No Use for a Name, released on June 16, 2002. The band recorded the album with producer Ryan Greene, in January 2002.[4] Song number nine, "This Is a Rebel Song", features Karina Denike from Dance Hall Crashers. A video for "Dumb Reminders" was released and features the band running from angry fans. "Any Number Can Play" features a quote from the 1997 independent short horror film Coven.
| Hard Rock Bottom | ||||
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| Released | June 18, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, pop punk | |||
| Length | 34:29 | |||
| Label | Fat Wreck Chords | |||
| Producer | Ryan Greene, No Use for a Name | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Alternative Press | 6/10[2] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4/5[3] |
Release
On April 3, 2002, the track listing for Hard Rock Bottom was posted online.[5] Hard Rock Bottom was released on June 18, 2002. On the same day, a music video was released for "Dumb Reminders".[6] Between late June and mid-August, the group went on the 2002 edition of Warped Tour.[7] In October and November 2002, No Use for a Name embarked on a headlining US tour, with support from Yellowcard, Slick Shoes, and the Eyeliners.[8] Later in October, the band performed on The Mike Bullard Show and Off the Record with Michael Landsberg.[9] In February and March 2003, the band toured with Sum 41.[10] In September, the band embarked on a tour of Canada, which was followed by a European tour in October and November; both stints with Bigwig and Irish Car Bomb.[11] On April 16, the band appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly.[12]
Track listing
All songs written by Tony Sly, except where noted.
- "Feels Like Home" – 1:04
- "International You Day" – 2:52
- "Pre-Medicated Murder" – 1:58
- "Dumb Reminders" – 2:49
- "Any Number Can Play" – 2:38
- "Friends of the Enemy" – 3:27
- "Angela" – 2:45
- "Let Me Down" – 2:58
- "This Is a Rebel Song" – 2:24 (Sinéad O'Connor cover)
- "Solitaire" – 2:46
- "Undefeated" – 2:54
- "Insecurity Alert" – 3:11
- "Nailed Shut" – 2:41
Personnel
- Tony Sly - vocals and guitar
- Dave Nassie – guitar
- Matt Riddle – bass, backing vocals, organ
- Rory Koff – drums