Greetings & Salutations is the latest release from ska-punk veterans Less Than Jake. While this 12-song effort is considered a full length album, the reality is that this is simply their two last EPs –
Greetings From Less Than Jake and
Seasons Greetings From Less Than Jake — combined
into one full-length collection. There are also two unreleased songs
that appear on the album, “View From The Middle” and “Flag Holders
Union.” Apparently,
Greetings and
Seasons Greetings didn’t
get much attention from the LTJ fan base, as releases were only
available online and at live shows. The two releases were also put out
by LTJ’s own record label, Sleep It Off — thus limiting distribution and availability.
With
Greetings & Salutations being released in the US on
Fat Wreck, the hope is to get the newer material into the hands of the
fans. Those happy with Less Than Jake’s newer material will appreciate
the sound featured here — straightforward rock backed by horns with a
touch of ska guitar. For those of you who missed the two last EP
releases, this proves to be a great chance to catch up on LTJ’s post
GNV FLA material.
(Fat Wreck Chords, 2196 Palou Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124)
