''No Singles'' is a compilation album by Canadian rock duo

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Release

''No Singles'' is a compilation album consisting of Japandroids' first two EPs: ''Lullaby Death Jams'' (2008) and ''All Lies'' (2007). Released by

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on May 11, 2010, the compilation represents all of the material Japandroids recorded prior to the release of their debut album, ''

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'' (2009). Both EPs were originally self-released by the band, and had previously been out of print. Both were remastered by John Golden for this release. A booklet included with ''No Singles'' details Japandroids' early history, with rare photos, show fliers, etc.Lymangrover, Jason
Album Review: No Singles
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'', 11 May 2010. Retrieved on 05 March 2019. The band has stated that the re-release of their earliest material in 2010 was strictly designed to appease their fans desire for more music, as they would not be able to record a second album until 2011 due to an extensive touring schedule. The title of "Darkness on the Edge of Gastown" is a dual reference to Bruce Springsteen's 1978 album ''

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Track listing

Personnel

;Japandroids * Brian King – guitar, lead vocals * David Prowse - drums, backup vocals ;Technical personnel * Matt Skillings - Engineer * Thomas Shields - Engineer

Original EPs

References

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