***Culled From the band’s entire discography, which includes their releases on Asian Man Records, Epitaph Records, and FAT, We Are The Champions Of The World serves as both a retrospective and an introduction to the Chicago institution. The track list was handpicked by the band bassist / vocalist BRENDAN KELLY, guitarist / vocalist CHRIS MCCAUGHAN, and drummer NEIL HENNESSY in order to show how these three friends went from making gritty, lo-fi records to becoming some of the sharpest songwriters in all of punk. In addition to the monumental track list, all the liner notes were written by Kelly and McCaughan. They both reflect on how each song came to be, sharing anecdotes about what inspired them to put pen to paper, without explicitly detailing what the songs are about. The result is a fun glimpse into the band’s creative process, that preserves the mythology built up by fans over the years. Finally, the track list boasts a little something new for even the most seasoned fans of THE LAWRENCE ARMS, with 5 previously unreleased and super rare songs. In all, We Are The Champions Of The World serves as the perfect collection for newcomers and longtime fanatics alike. (STREET DATE - 3/30/2018)
CD $15.00
03/30/2018
2XLP $32.25
03/30/2018
***BACK IN STOCK!!! Note new price. The latest from pop-punk touring machine the LAWRENCE ARMS. Compared to great three-piece bands like Jawbreaker, and the more contemporary Alkaline Trio, Lawrence Arms further develop their frantic version of ornate Midwestern power pop with this release. Cohesion between co-vocalists (CHRIS and BRENDAN) makes for the band’s best album to date. Twelve alcohol-induced stories of friendship and love, spattered with literary references, and jokes on pop culture permeate the lyrical content of the album. Even a nod to author Judy Bloom is dished with "Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, God."
LP $25.50
03/07/2006
CD $7.25
03/07/2006
***The second Fat Wreck album from Chicago punk trio the LAWRENCE ARMS. Fourteen tracks of shit-hot melodic punk rock, smoked with dual vocals, schizophrenia, alcohol, lowbrow culture, and pinkie-raised art. Packaged with great artwork.
LP $25.50
09/30/2003
CD $7.75
09/30/2003
***BACK IN STOCK!!! Note new price. Chicago's gritty and clever punk darlings celebrate the end of a year-long tour, and return with a brand new album. Fronting both gravel-voiced and squeaky-clean vocals, the band tears through eleven tracks of defiant, desperate, and dangerous punk rock music. Features former members of SLAPSTICK, BROADWAYS, and BAXTER.
LP $25.50
02/19/2002
CD $7.25
02/19/2002