Less Than Jake — Anthem

Sire Records, 2001

Some Bigwig: "Guys, ska-punk is so 1995. We need to freshen up your sound. What do you think of Sum 41?"

Less Than Jake: "Dude, we're trying to keep it real."

Bigwig: "Keeping it real on a major is a laugh, kids."

Which brings us to Anthem, an album that all but destroys Less Than Jake's ska-influenced sound in favour of sounding like every other pop-punk band in existence. Perfect for skateboarding, underage drinking and "crashing the mall. "

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