''No Good for No One Now'' is the second studio

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released on November 19, 2002. The album was recorded in

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's old bedroom at his mom's house. The cover art is a painting by Charlot Byj. "The Ghost of What Should've Been" was posted on the label's website on November 15, ahead of the album's release. On November 20, the album was made available for streaming via an

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. In January and February 2003, Owen appeared on the Polyvinyl Winter Tour alongside

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and

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. In October and November, Owen toured across the US with

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and Mico.

Track listing

References

2002 albums Polyvinyl Record Co. albums Owen (musician) albums {{2000s-indie-rock-album-stub