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'''''The Feel Good Record of the Year''''' is the ninth studio album by [[No Use for a Name]]. |
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| type = studio |
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| artist = [[No Use for a Name]] |
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| cover = No Use for a Name - The Feel Good Record of the Year cover.jpg |
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| released = April 1, 2008 |
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| recorded = 2007–2008 |
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| studio = [[The Blasting Room]], [[Fort Collins, Colorado]] |
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| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[pop punk]], [[melodic hardcore]] |
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| length = 34:27 |
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| label = [[Fat Wreck Chords]] |
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| producer = [[Bill Stevenson (musician)|Bill Stevenson]] |
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| prev_title = [[All the Best Songs]] |
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| prev_year = 2007 |
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| next_title = [[Rarities Vol. I: The Covers]] |
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| next_year = 2017 |
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}} |
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Recorded in Ft. Collins, CO at the Blasting Room with the producers Bill Stevenson & Jason Livermore ([[Descendents]], [[Rise Against]], [[Good Riddance]], [[7 Seconds]], etc.), the album consists of fourteen new songs that have elements from all the band's earlier albums.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} It is currently scheduled to bed released by [[Fat Wreck Chords]] on [[April 1]], [[2008]]. |
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| rev1 = [[AbsolutePunk.net]] |
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| rev1Score = (85%)<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=309715 Absolutepunk.net review]</ref> |
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| rev2 = [[AllMusic]] |
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| rev2Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1335346}}</ref> |
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| rev3 = Punktastic |
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| rev3Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[http://www.punktastic.com/reviews/2834 Punktastic review]</ref> |
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| noprose = yes |
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'''''The Feel Good Record of the Year''''' is the eighth and final studio [[album]] by [[punk rock]] band [[No Use for a Name]]. It was recorded in [[Fort Collins]], [[Colorado]] at the [[Blasting Room]] with the producers [[Bill Stevenson (musician)|Bill Stevenson]] & Jason Livermore ([[Descendents (band)|Descendents]], [[Rise Against]], [[Good Riddance (band)|Good Riddance]], [[7 Seconds (band)|7 Seconds]]). |
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==Release== |
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On January 20, 2008, ''The Feel Good Record of the Year'' was announced for release in three months' time, followed by the track listing three days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27376/no-use-for-a-name-title-new-record|title=No Use For A Name title new record|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Conoley, Ben|date=January 20, 2008|access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27418/no-use-for-a-name-post-artwork-for-new-album|title=No Use for a Name post artwork for new album|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=January 23, 2008|access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref> In February and March 2008, the band appeared on the Fat Tour, alongside [[NOFX]] and [[the Flatliners]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/26644/tours-nofx-no-use-for-a-name-the-flatliners|title=NOFX / No Use For A Name / The Flatliners|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=November 23, 2007|access-date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> On February 25, 2008, "Biggest Lie" was posted on the band's [[Myspace]] profile, followed by "I Want to Be Wrong" on March 24, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27854/media-no-use-for-a-name-biggest-lie|title=No Use for a Name: 'Biggest Lie'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=February 25, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28215/media-no-use-for-a-name-i-want-to-be-wrong|title=No Use for a Name: 'I Want to Be Wrong'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 24, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref> ''The Feel Good Record of the Year'' was made available for streaming on March 29, 2008 through their Myspace, before being released four days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28298/media-no-use-for-a-name-the-feel-good-record-of-the-year|title=No Use for a Name: 'The Feel Good Record of the Year'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 29, 2008|access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref> It was promoted with a tour of Europe with support from Far from Finished.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28130/tours-no-use-for-a-name-far-from-finished-europe|title=No Use for a Name / Far From Finished (Europe)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 17, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref> The band went on the second leg of the Fat Tour with NOFX and [[American Steel]] in May 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27725/tours-nofx-no-use-for-a-name-american-steel|title=NOFX / No Use For A Name / American Steel|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=February 14, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref> On May 23, a music video for "Biggest Lie" premiered through [[Fuse (TV channel)|Fuse]]'s website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/29008/videos-no-use-for-a-name-the-biggest-lie|title=No Use for a Name: 'The Biggest Lie'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=May 23, 2008|access-date=June 17, 2022}}</ref> In November 2008, the band went on a short West Coast tour with [[Pulley (band)|Pulley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/30664/tours-no-use-for-a-name-pulley-west-coast|title=No Use For a Name / Pulley (West Coast)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=October 1, 2008|access-date=June 19, 2022}}</ref> In January and February 2009, the band went on a tour of Europe, which was followed by two shows in Israel with [[Useless ID]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/31757/tours-no-use-for-a-name-useless-id-israel|title=No Use for a Name / Useless ID (Israel)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=December 31, 2008|access-date=June 21, 2022}}</ref> In April 2009, the band embarked on a tour of South America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/32848/tours-no-use-for-a-name-south-america|title=No Use For A Name (South America)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 26, 2009|access-date=October 4, 2022}}</ref> Following this, they headlined the Fat Canada Tour, which lasted throughout May 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/32871/tours-no-use-for-a-name-only-crime-pour-habit|title=No Use For a Name / Only Crime / Pour Habit|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 27, 2009|access-date=October 4, 2022}}</ref> In October and November 2009, the band went on a tour of Asia, visiting China, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/35622/no-use-for-a-name-indonesia-malaysia-china-japan|title=No Use For A Name (Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=October 16, 2009|access-date=October 12, 2022}}</ref> |
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This is the final No Use for a Name studio album released before the death of frontman [[Tony Sly]] in 2012. |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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#"Biggest Lie" |
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| all_writing = [[Tony Sly]] |
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#"I Want to Be Wrong" |
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| total_length = 34:27 |
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#"Yours to Destroy" |
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| title1 = Biggest Lie |
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#"Under the Garden" |
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| length1 = 2:11 |
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#"Sleeping Between Trucks" |
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| title2 = I Want to Be Wrong |
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#"Domino" |
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| length2 = 2:44 |
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#"The Feel Good Song of the Year" |
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| title3 = Yours to Destroy |
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#"The Trumpet Player" |
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| length3 = 3:25 |
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#"Night of the Living Living" |
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| title4 = Under the Garden |
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#"Ontario" |
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| length4 = 3:01 |
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#"[[Pacific Standard Time]]" |
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| title5 = Sleeping Between Trucks |
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#"The Dregs of Sobriety" |
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| length5 = 2:05 |
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#"Kill the Rich" |
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| title6 = Domino |
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#"Take It Home" |
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| length6 = 3:02 |
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| title7 = The Feel Good Song of the Year (Intro dialogue from 'Night of the Living Dead') |
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| length7 = 3:09 |
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| title8 = The Trumpet Player |
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| length8 = 3:09 |
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| title9 = Night of the Living Living |
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| length9 = 2:28 |
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| title10 = Ontario |
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| length10 = 1:55 |
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| title11 = Pacific Standard Time |
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| length11 = 2:48 |
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| title12 = The Dregs of Sobriety |
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| length12 = 2:44 |
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| title13 = Kill the Rich |
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| length13 = 2:06 |
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| title14 = Take It Home |
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| length14 = 2:42 |
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}} |
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==Personnel== |
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;No Use for a Name |
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*[[Tony Sly]] – [[Vocals]], [[rhythm guitar]] |
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*[[Matt Riddle (musician)|Matt Riddle]] – [[Bass guitar]], vocals |
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*[[Dave Nassie]] – [[Lead guitar]] |
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*Rory Koff – [[Drum kit|Drums]] |
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;Artwork |
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*Matt Schwartz – Cover Photo |
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*Gilles Baro – Photography |
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;Additional musicians |
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*Andrew Berlin – [[Clarinet]], [[Organ (music)|organ]], [[piano]] |
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*Jason Livermore – Percussion |
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;Production |
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*[[Bill Stevenson (musician)|Bill Stevenson]] – [[Record producer|Producer]], [[Audio engineering|engineer]] |
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*Jason Allen – Engineer |
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*Jason Livermore – [[Audio mastering|Mastering]], audio production, engineer |
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*Andrew Berlin – Engineer, strings |
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==Charts== |
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!Chart (2008) |
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!Peak<br>position |
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|US [[Top Heatseekers]] |
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| style="text-align:center;"|19 |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{No Use for a Name}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Feel Good Record Of The Year, The}} |
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[[Category:2008 albums]] |
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[[Category:No Use for a Name albums]] |
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[[Category:Fat Wreck Chords albums]] |
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[[Category:Albums produced by Bill Stevenson (musician)]] |
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The Feel Good Record of the Year | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 1, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||
Studio | The Blasting Room, Fort Collins, Colorado | |||
Genre | Punk rock, pop punk, melodic hardcore | |||
Length | 34:27 | |||
Label | Fat Wreck Chords | |||
Producer | Bill Stevenson | |||
No Use for a Name chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk.net | (85%)[1] |
AllMusic | [2] |
Punktastic | [3] |
The Feel Good Record of the Year is the eighth and final studio album by punk rock band No Use for a Name. It was recorded in Fort Collins, Colorado at the Blasting Room with the producers Bill Stevenson & Jason Livermore (Descendents, Rise Against, Good Riddance, 7 Seconds).
Release
[edit]On January 20, 2008, The Feel Good Record of the Year was announced for release in three months' time, followed by the track listing three days later.[4][5] In February and March 2008, the band appeared on the Fat Tour, alongside NOFX and the Flatliners.[6] On February 25, 2008, "Biggest Lie" was posted on the band's Myspace profile, followed by "I Want to Be Wrong" on March 24, 2008.[7][8] The Feel Good Record of the Year was made available for streaming on March 29, 2008 through their Myspace, before being released four days later.[9] It was promoted with a tour of Europe with support from Far from Finished.[10] The band went on the second leg of the Fat Tour with NOFX and American Steel in May 2008.[11] On May 23, a music video for "Biggest Lie" premiered through Fuse's website.[12] In November 2008, the band went on a short West Coast tour with Pulley.[13] In January and February 2009, the band went on a tour of Europe, which was followed by two shows in Israel with Useless ID.[14] In April 2009, the band embarked on a tour of South America.[15] Following this, they headlined the Fat Canada Tour, which lasted throughout May 2009.[16] In October and November 2009, the band went on a tour of Asia, visiting China, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia.[17]
This is the final No Use for a Name studio album released before the death of frontman Tony Sly in 2012.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Tony Sly
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Biggest Lie" | 2:11 |
2. | "I Want to Be Wrong" | 2:44 |
3. | "Yours to Destroy" | 3:25 |
4. | "Under the Garden" | 3:01 |
5. | "Sleeping Between Trucks" | 2:05 |
6. | "Domino" | 3:02 |
7. | "The Feel Good Song of the Year (Intro dialogue from 'Night of the Living Dead')" | 3:09 |
8. | "The Trumpet Player" | 3:09 |
9. | "Night of the Living Living" | 2:28 |
10. | "Ontario" | 1:55 |
11. | "Pacific Standard Time" | 2:48 |
12. | "The Dregs of Sobriety" | 2:44 |
13. | "Kill the Rich" | 2:06 |
14. | "Take It Home" | 2:42 |
Total length: | 34:27 |
Personnel
[edit]- No Use for a Name
- Tony Sly – Vocals, rhythm guitar
- Matt Riddle – Bass guitar, vocals
- Dave Nassie – Lead guitar
- Rory Koff – Drums
- Artwork
- Matt Schwartz – Cover Photo
- Gilles Baro – Photography
- Additional musicians
- Production
- Bill Stevenson – Producer, engineer
- Jason Allen – Engineer
- Jason Livermore – Mastering, audio production, engineer
- Andrew Berlin – Engineer, strings
Charts
[edit]Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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US Top Heatseekers | 19 |
References
[edit]- ^ Absolutepunk.net review
- ^ The Feel Good Record of the Year at AllMusic
- ^ Punktastic review
- ^ Conoley, Ben (January 20, 2008). "No Use For A Name title new record". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (January 23, 2008). "No Use for a Name post artwork for new album". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ White, Adam (November 23, 2007). "NOFX / No Use For A Name / The Flatliners". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (February 25, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'Biggest Lie'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 24, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'I Want to Be Wrong'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 29, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'The Feel Good Record of the Year'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 17, 2008). "No Use for a Name / Far From Finished (Europe)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ White, Adam (February 14, 2008). "NOFX / No Use For A Name / American Steel". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (May 23, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'The Biggest Lie'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (October 1, 2008). "No Use For a Name / Pulley (West Coast)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (December 31, 2008). "No Use for a Name / Useless ID (Israel)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 26, 2009). "No Use For A Name (South America)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 27, 2009). "No Use For a Name / Only Crime / Pour Habit". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ White, Adam (October 16, 2009). "No Use For A Name (Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 12, 2022.