Hard Rock Bottom

2002 studio album by No Use for a Name

Hard Rock Bottom

Studio album by

No Use for a Name

Released| June 18, 2002
Recorded| 2002
Genre| Punk rock, pop punk
Length| 34:29
Label| Fat Wreck Chords
Producer| Ryan Greene, No Use for a Name
No Use for a Name chronology
| More Betterness!
(1999)  | Hard Rock Bottom
(2002)  | Keep Them Confused
(2005)

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
Allmusic| [1]
Sputnikmusic| 4/5[2]

Hard Rock Bottom is the sixth studio album by punk rock band No Use for a Name, released on June 16, 2002. The band recorded the album with producer Ryan Greene, in January 2002.[3] Song number nine, "This Is a Rebel Song", features Karina Denike from Dance Hall Crashers. A video for "Dumb Reminders" was released and features the band running from angry fans.

## Release[edit]

On April 3, 2002, the track listing for Hard Rock Bottom was posted online.[4] Hard Rock Bottom was released on June 18, 2002. On the same day, a music video was released for "Dumb Reminders".[5] Between late June and mid-August, the group went on the 2002 edition of Warped Tour.[6] In October and November 2002, No Use for a Name embarked on a headlining US tour, with support from Yellowcard, Slick Shoes, and the Eyeliners.[7] Later in October, the band performed on The Mike Bullard Show and Off the Record with Michael Landsberg.[8] In February and March 2003, the band toured with Sum 41.[9] In September, the band embarked on a tour of Canada, which was followed by a European tour in October and November; both stints with Bigwig and Irish Car Bomb.[10] On April 16, the band appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly.[11]

## Track listing[edit]

All songs written by Tony Sly, except where noted.

1. "Feels Like Home" – 1:04
2. "International You Day" – 2:52
3. "Pre-Medicated Murder" – 1:58
4. "Dumb Reminders" – 2:49
5. "Any Number Can Play" – 2:38
6. "Friends of the Enemy" – 3:27
7. "Angela" – 2:45
8. "Let Me Down" – 2:58
9. "This Is a Rebel Song" – 2:24 (Sinéad O'Connor cover)
10. "Solitaire" – 2:46
11. "Undefeated" – 2:54
12. "Insecurity Alert" – 3:11
13. "Nailed Shut" – 2:41

## Personnel[edit]

* Tony Sly \- vocals and guitar
* Dave Nassie – guitar
* Matt Riddle – bass
* Rory Koff – drums

## References[edit]

1. ^ Hard Rock Bottom at AllMusic
2. ^ Sputnikmusic review
3. ^ White, Adam (January 2, 2002). "Fat Bands in Studio". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
4. ^ Heisel, Scott (April 3, 2002). "Tracklist for NUFAN's Nu Album". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
5. ^ White, Adam (June 18, 2002). "Vagrant installs one of those fancy German Motors". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
6. ^ D'Angelo, Joe (January 30, 2002). "Warped Tour '02 To Feature Bad Religion, NOFX, New Found Glory, More". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
7. ^ Heisel, Scott (September 27, 2002). "No Use For A Name to tour with Yellowcard, Eyeliners, Slick Shoes". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
8. ^ Heisel, Scott (October 21, 2002). "Bands on TV - week of 10/21/02". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
9. ^ Heisel, Scott (January 1, 2003). "No Use For A Name to open for Sum 41". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
10. ^ White, Adam (September 15, 2003). "NUFAN / Bigwig / Irish Car Bomb Dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
11. ^ Heisel, Scott (April 12, 2004). "Bands on TV - week of 4/12/04". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 28, 2021.

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No Use for a Name

* John Meyer
* Doug Judd
* Chris Dodge
* Steve Papoutsis
* Rory Koff
* Tony Sly
* Robin Pfefer
* Ed Gregor
* Chris Shiflett
* Matt Riddle
* Dave Nassie
* Chris Rest
* Boz Rivera

Studio albums|

* Incognito
* Don't Miss the Train
* ¡Leche con Carne!
* Making Friends
* More Betterness!
* Hard Rock Bottom
* Keep Them Confused
* The Feel Good Record of the Year

Compilation albums|

* All the Best Songs
* Rarities Vol. I: The Covers
* Rarities Vol. 2: The Originals

EPs|

* The Daily Grind

Related articles|

* Discography
* The Songs of Tony Sly: A Tribute
* New Red Archives
* Fat Wreck Chords

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* MusicBrainz release group

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