Live from Uranus cover

Live from Uranus

Less Than Jake · 1999

23 min · 9 tracks · ska punk

Energetic ska rhythms fuse with punk's raw edge, creating a lively, spontaneous live atmosphere.

Why this album works

The album highlights Less Than Jake's ability to translate their infectious live energy into recorded form, becoming a staple for fans of the ska punk genre. It also contributed to the band's growing reputation in the late '90s, coinciding with the ska revival that influenced many subsequent bands.
Career context
Released in 1999, 'Live from Uranus' came as Less Than Jake's first live album following their breakthrough with 'Hello Rockview' in 1998. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the ska punk scene and capturing their energetic performances for fans.
Stylistic neighbors
No Doubt· Sublime with Rome· Lyapis Trubetskoy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Liquor Store Standout 3:03
  • 2 Time And A Half on 2nd Ave and 6th Street 2:36
  • 3 Econolodged 3:09
  • 4 Just Like Frank 2:00
  • 5 Automatic Standout 2:39
  • 6 Lockdown 2:40
  • 7 Never Going Back To New Jersey Standout 3:02
  • 8 How's My Driving, Doug Hastings? 1:33
  • 9 Shindo 2:46

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