(Alternative, Post-Grunge) Local H - No Fun [EP] - 2003, FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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 of which are originals and three of which are covers. The covers being 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. FYTW is one of Local H's less rhythmic and/or graceful songs. But, what is impressive is Scott Lucas' ability to reasonably replicate 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 that were recorded during the sessions for Local H's previous album, Here Comes the Zoo. None of the tracks made that album, but those demo versions were later featured on '99-'00 Demos, which was 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.
Track listing

All songs by Local H unless otherwise noted
"No Fun" – 4:40
"President Forever" – 3:23
"Birth, School, Work, Death" (The Godfathers) – 4:14
"Cooler Heads" – 3:34
"I Just Want Something To Do" (Joey Ramone) – 2:48
"Fuck Yeah, That Wide" (Primal Scream, Local H) – 9:47
The liner notes claim words by Primal Scream and music by "every band who's ever done this shit before." However, the song is officially published by Local H
This title is a reference to a Mr Show sketch called "It's Insane, This Guy's Taint"
Personnel
Scott Lucas – vocals
Brian St. Clair – drums
Kii Arens – photography, package design
Local H – production
Andy Gerber – production, engineering, recording
Andy VanDette – mastering

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Local H / No Fun EP

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