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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| Name = The Feel Good Record of the Year
| name = The Feel Good Record of the Year
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[No Use for a Name]]
| artist = [[No Use for a Name]]
| Cover = No Use for a Name - The Feel Good Record of the Year cover.jpg
| cover = No Use for a Name - The Feel Good Record of the Year cover.jpg
| Released = April 1, 2008
| alt =
| released = April 1, 2008
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| Recorded = 2007-2008, at The [[Blasting Room]], [[Ft. Collins, Colorado]]
| recorded = 2007-2008
| Genre = [[Punk rock]], [[melodic hardcore]]
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| studio = [[The Blasting Room]], [[Fort Collins, Colorado]]
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| Length = 34:27
| Label = [[Fat Wreck Chords]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[pop punk]], [[melodic hardcore]]
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| length = 34:27
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| Producer = [[Bill Stevenson (musician)|Bill Stevenson]]
| Last album = ''[[All the Best Songs]]''<br />(2007)
| label = [[Fat Wreck Chords]]
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| producer = [[Bill Stevenson (musician)|Bill Stevenson]]
| This album = '''''The Feel Good Record of the Year'''''<br /> (2008)
| prev_title = [[All the Best Songs]]
| Next album =
| prev_year = 2007
| next_title = [[Rarities Vol. I: The Covers]]
| next_year = 2017
}}
}}

{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = [[AbsolutePunk.net]]
| rev1 = [[AbsolutePunk.net]]
| rev1Score = (85%)<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=309715 Absolutepunk.net review]</ref>
| rev1Score = (85%)<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=309715 Absolutepunk.net review]</ref>
| rev2 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev2 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev2Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1335346}}</ref>
| rev2Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1335346}}</ref>
| rev3 = Punktastic
| rev3 = Punktastic
| rev3Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[http://www.punktastic.com/reviews/2834 Punktastic review]</ref>
| rev3Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[http://www.punktastic.com/reviews/2834 Punktastic review]</ref>
| rev4 = Unglued Reviews
| rev4Score = (Positive)<ref>[http://unglued.24hourcynic.com/2008/04/01/no-use-for-a-name-%e2%80%93-the-feel-good-record-of-the-year-fat-wreck Unglued Reviews]</ref>
| noprose = yes
| noprose = yes
}}
}}


'''''The Feel Good Record of the Year''''' is the eighth and final studio album by [[punk rock]] band [[No Use for a Name]]. It was recorded in [[Fort Collins]], [[Colorado]] at the [[Blasting Room]] with the producers [[Bill Stevenson (musician)|Bill Stevenson]] & Jason Livermore ([[Descendents (band)|Descendents]], [[Rise Against]], [[Good Riddance]], [[7 Seconds (band)|7 Seconds]]), and was released April 1, 2008.
'''''The Feel Good Record of the Year''''' is the eighth and final studio [[album]] by [[punk rock]] band [[No Use for a Name]]. It was recorded in [[Fort Collins]], [[Colorado]] at the [[Blasting Room]] with the producers [[Bill Stevenson (musician)|Bill Stevenson]] & Jason Livermore ([[Descendents (band)|Descendents]], [[Rise Against]], [[Good Riddance (band)|Good Riddance]], [[7 Seconds (band)|7 Seconds]]).

==Release==
On January 20, 2008, ''The Feel Good Record of the Year'' was announced for release in three months' time, followed by the track listing three days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27376/no-use-for-a-name-title-new-record|title=No Use For A Name title new record|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Conoley, Ben|date=January 20, 2008|access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27418/no-use-for-a-name-post-artwork-for-new-album|title=No Use for a Name post artwork for new album|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=January 23, 2008|access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref> In February and March 2008, the band appeared on the Fat Tour, alongside [[NOFX]] and [[the Flatliners]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/26644/tours-nofx-no-use-for-a-name-the-flatliners|title=NOFX / No Use For A Name / The Flatliners|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=November 23, 2007|access-date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> On February 25, 2008, "Biggest Lie" was posted on the band's [[Myspace]] profile, followed by "I Want to Be Wrong" on March 24, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27854/media-no-use-for-a-name-biggest-lie|title=No Use for a Name: 'Biggest Lie'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=February 25, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28215/media-no-use-for-a-name-i-want-to-be-wrong|title=No Use for a Name: 'I Want to Be Wrong'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 24, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref> ''The Feel Good Record of the Year'' was made available for streaming on March 29, 2008 through their Myspace, before being released four days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28298/media-no-use-for-a-name-the-feel-good-record-of-the-year|title=No Use for a Name: 'The Feel Good Record of the Year'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 29, 2008|access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref> It was promoted with a tour of Europe with support from Far from Finished.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28130/tours-no-use-for-a-name-far-from-finished-europe|title=No Use for a Name / Far From Finished (Europe)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 17, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref> The band went on the second leg of the Fat Tour with NOFX and [[American Steel]] in May 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/27725/tours-nofx-no-use-for-a-name-american-steel|title=NOFX / No Use For A Name / American Steel|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=February 14, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2022}}</ref> On May 23, a music video for "Biggest Lie" premiered through [[Fuse (TV channel)|Fuse]]'s website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/29008/videos-no-use-for-a-name-the-biggest-lie|title=No Use for a Name: 'The Biggest Lie'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=May 23, 2008|access-date=June 17, 2022}}</ref> In November 2008, the band went on a short West Coast tour with [[Pulley (band)|Pulley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/30664/tours-no-use-for-a-name-pulley-west-coast|title=No Use For a Name / Pulley (West Coast)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=October 1, 2008|access-date=June 19, 2022}}</ref> In January and February 2009, the band went on a tour of Europe, which was followed by two shows in Israel with [[Useless ID]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/31757/tours-no-use-for-a-name-useless-id-israel|title=No Use for a Name / Useless ID (Israel)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=December 31, 2008|access-date=June 21, 2022}}</ref> In April 2009, the band embarked on a tour of South America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/32848/tours-no-use-for-a-name-south-america|title=No Use For A Name (South America)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 26, 2009|access-date=October 4, 2022}}</ref> Following this, they headlined the Fat Canada Tour, which lasted throughout May 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/32871/tours-no-use-for-a-name-only-crime-pour-habit|title=No Use For a Name / Only Crime / Pour Habit|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 27, 2009|access-date=October 4, 2022}}</ref> In October and November 2009, the band went on a tour of Asia, visiting China, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/35622/no-use-for-a-name-indonesia-malaysia-china-japan|title=No Use For A Name (Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan)|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=October 16, 2009|access-date=October 12, 2022}}</ref>


This is the final No Use for a Name studio album released before the death of frontman [[Tony Sly]] in 2012. After his death, the band split up for good.
This is the final No Use for a Name studio album released before the death of frontman [[Tony Sly]] in 2012.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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{{tracklist
| all_writing = [[Tony Sly]]
| all_music = No Use for a Name
| total_length = 34:27
| total_length = 34:27
| title1 = Biggest Lie
| title1 = Biggest Lie
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| title6 = Domino
| title6 = Domino
| length6 = 3:02
| length6 = 3:02
| title7 = The Feel Good Song of the Year
| title7 = The Feel Good Song of the Year (Intro dialogue from 'Night of the Living Dead')
| length7 = 3:09
| length7 = 3:09
| title8 = The Trumpet Player
| title8 = The Trumpet Player
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*[[Tony Sly]] – [[Vocals]], [[rhythm guitar]]
*[[Tony Sly]] – [[Vocals]], [[rhythm guitar]]
*[[Matt Riddle]] – [[Bass guitar]], vocals
*[[Matt Riddle (musician)|Matt Riddle]] – [[Bass guitar]], vocals
*[[Dave Nassie]] – [[Lead guitar]]
*[[Dave Nassie]] – [[Lead guitar]]
*Rory Koff – [[Drum kit|Drums]]
*Rory Koff – [[Drum kit|Drums]]
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;Artwork
;Artwork
*Matt Schwartz – Cover Photo
*Matt Schwartz – Cover Photo
*Gilles Baro – Photography
*Gilles Baro – Photography


;Additional musicians
;Additional musicians
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*Jason Allen – Engineer
*Jason Allen – Engineer
*Jason Livermore – [[Audio mastering|Mastering]], audio production, engineer
*Jason Livermore – [[Audio mastering|Mastering]], audio production, engineer
*Andrew Berlin – Engineer, strings
*Andrew Berlin – Engineer, strings


==Charts==
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Revision as of 09:25, 21 January 2024

The Feel Good Record of the Year
Studio album by
No Use for a Name
ReleasedApril 1, 2008
Recorded2007-2008
StudioThe Blasting Room, Fort Collins, Colorado
GenrePunk rock, pop punk, melodic hardcore
Length34:27
LabelFat Wreck Chords
ProducerBill Stevenson
No Use for a Name chronology
All the Best Songs
(2007) 		The Feel Good Record of the Year
(2008) 		Rarities Vol. I: The Covers
(2017)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk.net(85%)[1]
AllMusic[2]
Punktastic[3]

The Feel Good Record of the Year is the eighth and final studio album by punk rock band No Use for a Name. It was recorded in Fort Collins, Colorado at the Blasting Room with the producers Bill Stevenson & Jason Livermore (Descendents, Rise Against, Good Riddance, 7 Seconds).

Release

On January 20, 2008, The Feel Good Record of the Year was announced for release in three months' time, followed by the track listing three days later.[4][5] In February and March 2008, the band appeared on the Fat Tour, alongside NOFX and the Flatliners.[6] On February 25, 2008, "Biggest Lie" was posted on the band's Myspace profile, followed by "I Want to Be Wrong" on March 24, 2008.[7][8] The Feel Good Record of the Year was made available for streaming on March 29, 2008 through their Myspace, before being released four days later.[9] It was promoted with a tour of Europe with support from Far from Finished.[10] The band went on the second leg of the Fat Tour with NOFX and American Steel in May 2008.[11] On May 23, a music video for "Biggest Lie" premiered through Fuse's website.[12] In November 2008, the band went on a short West Coast tour with Pulley.[13] In January and February 2009, the band went on a tour of Europe, which was followed by two shows in Israel with Useless ID.[14] In April 2009, the band embarked on a tour of South America.[15] Following this, they headlined the Fat Canada Tour, which lasted throughout May 2009.[16] In October and November 2009, the band went on a tour of Asia, visiting China, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia.[17]

This is the final No Use for a Name studio album released before the death of frontman Tony Sly in 2012.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tony Sly

No.TitleLength
1."Biggest Lie"2:11
2."I Want to Be Wrong"2:44
3."Yours to Destroy"3:25
4."Under the Garden"3:01
5."Sleeping Between Trucks"2:05
6."Domino"3:02
7."The Feel Good Song of the Year (Intro dialogue from 'Night of the Living Dead')"3:09
8."The Trumpet Player"3:09
9."Night of the Living Living"2:28
10."Ontario"1:55
11."Pacific Standard Time"2:48
12."The Dregs of Sobriety"2:44
13."Kill the Rich"2:06
14."Take It Home"2:42
Total length:34:27

Personnel

No Use for a Name
Artwork
  • Matt Schwartz – Cover Photo
  • Gilles Baro – Photography
Additional musicians
Production

Charts

Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Top Heatseekers 19

References

  1. ^ Absolutepunk.net review
  2. ^ The Feel Good Record of the Year at AllMusic
  3. ^ Punktastic review
  4. ^ Conoley, Ben (January 20, 2008). "No Use For A Name title new record". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  5. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 23, 2008). "No Use for a Name post artwork for new album". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  6. ^ White, Adam (November 23, 2007). "NOFX / No Use For A Name / The Flatliners". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  7. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 25, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'Biggest Lie'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  8. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 24, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'I Want to Be Wrong'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  9. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 29, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'The Feel Good Record of the Year'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  10. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 17, 2008). "No Use for a Name / Far From Finished (Europe)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  11. ^ White, Adam (February 14, 2008). "NOFX / No Use For A Name / American Steel". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  12. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 23, 2008). "No Use for a Name: 'The Biggest Lie'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  13. ^ Paul, Aubin (October 1, 2008). "No Use For a Name / Pulley (West Coast)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  14. ^ Paul, Aubin (December 31, 2008). "No Use for a Name / Useless ID (Israel)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  15. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 26, 2009). "No Use For A Name (South America)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  16. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 27, 2009). "No Use For a Name / Only Crime / Pour Habit". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  17. ^ White, Adam (October 16, 2009). "No Use For A Name (Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
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