Less Than Jake have announce details behind their new record See The Light, the band’s first proper full length studio album in over 5 years set to drop on November 12th via Fat Wreck Chrods.
After nearly a year in the works, LTJ has made the official announcement, releasing the record’s cover art and list of 13 brand new tracks, as well as 27 dates in support of the release.
After the success of the bands past two decades of musical creation, fans should not expect a general re-hash. As bassist Roger Lima explained, “If you’re expecting retreads and repeats, this record will disappoint. It’s all new songs and new vibes, only recorded in our old school way.”
Vocalist and guitarist Chris DeMakes describes the recording as “…one hell of a ride. 21 years in and we still enjoy the process of creating and recording new music. It keeps us sane and happy. Life has a way of bringing things full circle and we are beyond stoked to be releasing our new record as part of the Fat Wreck Chords family. Our new album ‘See The Light’ is pure Less Than Jake. 13 songs that were written, recorded and produced in our hometown of Gainesville, Florida.
This announcement comes as LTJ gears up to hit the road this month. After listing several dates already both in the US and abroad, the guys have just filled in the rest of their fall schedule, putting together a massive tour across North America in support of the new album. The Fat Tour 2013 features Less Than Jake, Anti-Flag, Masked Intruder and Get Dead all touring together under the Fat banner this November.
When a band releases new material, introducing it into a live set can be difficult. “You never know what people are going to think when you release new music.” admits DeMakes. “All you can do is what comes from your heart and we feel like we have accomplished what we set out to do with these new songs. Hopefully our fans will feel the same passion for this album as we do. See ya on the road!!”
Less Than Jake – See The Light
1.) Good Enough
2.) My Money is on the Long Shot
3.) Jump
4.) The Loudest Songs
5.) Do the Math
6.) Bless the Cracks
7.) John the Baptist Bones
8.) American Idle
9.) The Troubles
10.) Give Me Something to Believe In
11.) Sunstroke
12.) A Short History Lesson
13.) Weekends All Year Long
LTJ Tour Dates:
Aug 20 @ The Norva Norfolk, VA
Aug 22 @ Music Farm Charleston, SC
Aug 23 @ House Of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC
Aug 24 @ House Of Blues Orlando, FL
Aug 30 @ HighDive Gainesville Rock City, FL
Aug 31 @ HighDive Gainesville Rock City, FL
Sep 01 @ HighDive Gainesville Rock City, FL
Sep 20 @ The Republik. Honolulu, HI
Oct 12 @ WROS FEST Sao Paulo, Brazil
Oct 13 @ WROS FEST Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nov 04 @ Vinyl Music Hall. Pensacola, FL
Nov 05 @ Free Bird Live. Jacksonville Beach, FL
Nov 07 @ Ramshead Live. Baltimore, MD
Nov 09 @ Starland Ballroom. Sayreville, NJ
Nov 08 @ The Trocadero. Philadelphia, PA
Nov 10 @ Highline Ballroom. New York, NY
Nov 12 @ Royale. Boston, MA
Nov 13 @ Stage AE. Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 14 @ Clutch Cargos. Pontiac, MI
Nov 15 @ Agora Theater. Cleveland, OH
Nov 16 @ Concord Music Hall. Chicago, IL
Nov 17 @ Firebird. St Louis, MO
Nov 19 @Granada Theater. Lawrence, KS
Nov 20 @ Varsity Theater. Minneapolis, MN
Nov 21 @ The Waiting Room. Omaha, NE
Nov 22 @ The Summit Music Hall. Denver, CO
Nov 23 @ Aggie Theatre.Fort Collins, CO
Nov 24 @ The Complex. Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 26 @ The Showbox at the Market. Seattle , WA
Nov 27 @ Hawthorne Theatre. Portland, OR
Nov 29 @ Slim’s. San Francisco, CA
Nov 30 @ The Fonda Theatre. Los Angeles, CA
Dec 01 @ House of Blues. San Diego, CA
Dec 02 @ Hard Rock Live. Las Vegas, NV
Dec 03 @ Nile Theater .Mesa, AZ
Dec 05 @ The Belmont. Austin, TX
Dec 06 @ Scout Bar. Houston, TX
Jan 29 @ The Limelight. Antrim, NH
Jan 30 @ The Academy. Dublin, Ireland
Feb 02 @ O2 Academy. Bristol, United Kingdom
Feb 04 @ O2 Academy. Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Feb 05 @ O2 ABC. Glasgow, United Kingdom
Feb 06 @ O2 Academy. Leeds, United Kingdom
Feb 07 @ Rock City. Nottingham, United Kingdom
Feb 08 @ O2 Academy. Birmingham, United Kingdom
Feb 10 @ U.E.A. Norwich, United Kingdom
Feb 11 @ O2 Academy.Oxford, United Kingdom
Feb 12 @ Portsmouth Pyramid Centre. Southsea, United Kingdom
Feb 13 @ Concorde 2. Brighton, United Kingdom
Feb 14 @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. London, United Kingdom
Feb 15 @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. London, United Kingdom
For more information on Less than Jake, their music, touring schedule, and the event check out the links below..
Less Than Jake Links:
Less Than Jake Website
Less Than Jake Facebook
Less Than Jake Twitter
Article By: Aaron Solomon
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