''Keep Them Confused'' the seventh studio
album by
punk rock band
No Use for a Name
No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved con ...
, released on June 14, 2005, via Fat Wreck Chords. A video for "For Fiona", a track about lead singer Tony Sly's daughter, has been released on the aforementioned record label.
Release
On March 3, 2005, ''Keep Them Confused'' was announced for release in three months' time.
[ No Use for a Name initially planned to tour Europe in April and May 2005 as part of the ]Deconstruction Tour
Deconstruction Tour was a one-day punk music and skate festival that was staged in various countries across Europe. It first took place in 1999 and occurred annually until 2006. The tour was arranged by Destiny Tourbooking. In general, the tour of ...
, thought they later pulled out of the trek and were replaced by Mad Caddies.[ On the same day as the album, "For Fiona" was released to radio.]Useless ID
Useless ID ( he, יוסלס איי.די) is an Israeli punk rock band, formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994. Known as one of the most successful Middle Eastern punk bands worldwide.
History
Useless ID was founded in 1994 as a four-piece:
Guy Carmel - ...
. In October and November 2005, they toured Australia, which was followed by treks to New Zealand and Japan. They opened 2006 supporting Pennywise on their headlining month-long West Coast US tour. Following this, the band toured the rest of the US with the Suicide Machines and I Am the Avalanche until early March 2006. Shows continued for the rest of the month with Rufio replacing the Suicide Machines. No Use for a Name returned to Europe in April and May 2006 alongside the Lawrence Arms
The Lawrence Arms are an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. They have released seven full-length albums and toured extensively.
Band history Pre-history
Prior to forming the Lawrence Arms, the three band members were active i ...
, which included an appearance at the Groezrock
Groezrock was an annual music festival that took place in Meerhout, Belgium. It started as a small rock and pop festival with one stage and a few hundred people attending, but evolved into a large punk rock/hardcore punk festival, with attendan ...
festival. Following this, they embarked on a short tour of Canada, appeared at Wakestock, and went on a short tour of Japan with I Am the Avalanche.
Track listing
All songs written by Tony Sly
Anthony James Sly (November 4, 1970 – July 31, 2012) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the front man of the punk rock band No Use for a Name. In his later years he also gained attention for his acoustic ...
.
# "Part Two" – 3:35
# "There Will Be Revenge" – 2:42
# "For Fiona" – 2:41
# "Check for a Pulse" – 2:36
# "Divine Let Down" – 1:41
# "Black Box" – 2:50
# "Bullets" – 2:27
# "Failing is Easier (Part Three)" – 0:41
# "Apparition" – 3:18
# "It's Tragic" – 3:24
# "Killing Time" – 2:58
# "Slowly Fading Fast" – 3:10
# "Overdue" – 3:14
Inside group photo by Bryan K. Wynacht
Personnel
* Tony Sly
Anthony James Sly (November 4, 1970 – July 31, 2012) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the front man of the punk rock band No Use for a Name. In his later years he also gained attention for his acoustic ...
- vocals and guitar
* Dave Nassie
No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff ( drums). The band's sound evolved c ...
– guitar
* Matt Riddle – bass
* Rory Koff – drums
References
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No Use for a Name albums
2005 albums
Fat Wreck Chords albums
Albums produced by Ryan Greene