Less Than Jake - TV/EP

So...Less Than Jake made an entire album out of TV show theme songs, aptly named TV/EP. I'm not sure what to think about this. I mean, this is really what they're doing with their time?

I don't mean to sound critical, but LTJ is definitely on my list of favorite bands of all time. So, what are they doing? Yes, it's fun, it's campy, and they love them some cover songs, but I would have much rather had one or two of these per album on subsequent albums, rather than 16 songs that I've already heard all lumped into one. They have come out with an album of original material since 2008's GNV FLA, and it's sad, dammit.

What I love about Less Then Jake is their absolute dedication to making the best album possible (also, live shows. They're fucking incredible live) and this just seems like a half-assed effort to keep their name on the lips of fans. Well, we're already fans and we'd like some actual music, thanks.

From the standpoint that this is a real album, well, I'm not interested. From the standpoint that this is just something fun that they did to fill the time until a real album comes out, like I said, it's fun and silly and campy. I mean, they do that pirate credit report commercial song, which is rad. And the Malcolm in the Middle song. And the That 70's Show theme song. On the other hand, they do the Scooby Doo and Spongebob Squarepants themes. Like those haven't been done 2384502938502935 times already. 

I am disappointed in Less Than Jake for the first time in my life. This is not okay, you guys. They should have made an original album and made this a free download when you bought in online or something. Or just make a new album, soon, and I'll forgive them. I don't think I could stay mad at them for long. It's like when your adorable new puppy eats a shoe. Yeah, you're pissed, but you know they'll grow out of it. I want to rub Less Than Jake's nose in this album.

So, long story short, beg, borrow, or steal this album. It's not worth your $5.99 (MP3 Download) or $7.99 (album). Actually, you can listen to the whole thing over on their Myspace. For long time fans, it's another notch in the collection and something you can show your friends (the cover art is pretty fun), but not something you'll be listening to repeatedly.

I'm sorry, Less Than Jake. :( I still love you. I hope we can still be friends. C
Still, make sure to check out their site for all the good news.