Release

No Singles is a compilation album consisting of Japandroids' first two EPs: Lullaby Death Jams (2008) and All Lies (2007). It was released by Polyvinyl Record Co.

Polyvinyl Record Co.

Polyvinyl Record Co. is an American independent record label based in Champaign, Illinois. It has released notable records by of Montreal, Japandroids, Braid, Mates of State and many others.-History:...

 on May 11, 2010. The compilation represents all of Japandroids' recorded material prior to the release of their debut album, 2009's Post-Nothing

Post-Nothing

-Background:The band self-financed the recording of Post-Nothing in the summer of 2008, with the intention of self-releasing it in 2009. However, by the fall of 2008, King and Prowse had become convinced that the band was going nowhere, and mutually decided to call it quits at the end of the year...

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Both EPs were originally self-released by the band, and had previously been out of print. Each one was remastered by John Golden for this release. A booklet included with No Singles details Japandroids’ early history, with rare photos, show fliers, etc. The band has stated that the re-release of their earliest material in 2010 was strictly designed to appease fans desire for more music, as they would not be able to record a 2nd 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 Darkness on the Edge of Town

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Darkness on the Edge of Town is the fourth album by Bruce Springsteen, released in the late spring of 1978. The album marked the end of a three year period of forced hiatus from recording brought on by contractual obligations and legal battling with former manager Mike Appel...

album and the Gastown

Gastown

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 neighbourhood of Vancouver

Vancouver

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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
• John Golden - Mastering

Original EPs

Year	EP Details	Track listing
2008	Lullaby Death Jams Label: Self-released DIY ethic The DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are more experienced or able complete them for one's behalf. It promotes the idea that an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible... Recorded: 24-25 June 2007 Released: 01 January 2008 Formats: CD Copies: 500	"Darkness on the Edge of Gastown" - 4:14 "No Allegiance to the Queen" - 4:36 "Sexual Aerosol" - 3:59 "Lovers/Strangers" - 1:46 "Lucifer's Symphony" - 6:53
2007	All Lies Label: Self-released DIY ethic The DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are more experienced or able complete them for one's behalf. It promotes the idea that an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible... Recorded: 26-27 November 2006 Released: 01 May 2007 Formats: CD Copies: 500	"Couture Suicide" - 4:41 "Avant Sleepwalk" - 2:37 "Coma Complacency" - 3:05 "To Hell With Good Intentions" (Mclusky Mclusky Mclusky , originally known as Best, were a three-piece post-hardcore group formed in Cardiff, Wales. The group consisted of Englishman Andy "Falco" Falkous from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Jonathan Chapple and Jack Egglestone , who replaced previous drummer Matthew Harding in late... ) - 3:27 "Press Corps" - 5:15