No Use for a Name: Taken Before Their Time

History lesson on the NorCal skate punk legends No Use for a Name! Along with some added trivia and a few thoughts from yours truly.
Enjoy!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - The Hardcore Years
6:13 - Incognito, Don’t Miss the Train, & The Daily Grind
12:53 - Leche Con Carne & Making Friends
18:16 - More Betterness & Hard Rock Bottom
21:37 - Keep Them Confused & Tony’s Solo Project
23:50 - The Feel Good Record of the Year
25:46 - Tony’s Passing
27:09 - No Use’s Legacy
31:02 - My Thoughts
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[@nicknordstrom774]

I like how this channel is actually about punk rock unlike the punk rock mba

[@xp7575]

Limp Bizkit and Pop Country MBA

[@ReelTimeXtended]

Facts

[@mangogoat4691]

He can talk about what he wants

[@nicknordstrom774]

@@mangogoat4691 correct

[@spitmacabre]

Chad MBA

[@tybauer1108]

Favorite band of all time. I’m 18 and will listen to them until I’m dead. I got to tell fat Mike to do a no use and friends show but it was shot down pretty quick. I will regret not being able to see them my whole life. Rip tony.

[@mr_unsane]

I love hearing that you are 18 and No Use is your favorite band! They were my favorite band when I was 18, I am now 48 and they remain my favorite band to this day! Fuck Yeah bro!

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

​@tonysly1824 I hope things get better for you soon. Don't give up. ✌️❤️

[@nismojunk]

Being a teenager in the 90's was different. The excitement of going to the music store and finding the CD seeing the album art and insert sleeve, reading the lyrics to the songs, sharing it round with your mates can never be beat. RIP Tony, a King of Punk Rock.

[@paulhamernick9185]

No Use for a Name opened for my first punk concert. Was hooked on them since. Sad how it ended but I still listen to them regularly

[@PowercellZeke]

Hell yes! I'm glad my year of asking has finally paid off, great video my guy! Sorry for the essay, but it's rare I get to talk about these guys. NUFAN is my favourite band, and Tony Sly is my favourite artist of all time. I was first introduced to punk rock through a friend in high school at 14, when he showed me his favourite band, NOFX. Kinda changed my life haha. I didn't find out about No Use until they're 2016 album First Ditch Effort, which had Mike's tribute song, "I'm So Sorry Tony". I really loved the song, and could feel the heartache in the lyrics, even though I had no idea who he was singing about. It made me seek out No Use, and I started with Hard Rock Bottom. At first I thought they were fine, but the more I listened, the more I grew to appreciate the musicianship, and adored Tony's songwriting. As an angsty teen who had a lot of mental health issues, Tony's lyrics connected with me in ways no other artist had before. His poppy melodies would hook you in, but the way he was able to capture the sadness of everyday life and the world around us, while also making you feel like everything was gonna be ok was exactly what I needed at that time in my life. I think it's safe to say his music saved my life at least once. This also extends to his acoustic solo stuff as well (which I understand you're not super into), but I fell in love with those couple solo albums. It really is a testament to how good a songwriter he was that he was able to write in these two opposing styles and still get you to feel in similar ways. His acoustic cover albums with Joey Cape, and they're 2011 Scorpios album are also absolutely incredible, I just can't get enough of them. No Use is one of only a few bands I can think of whose music just got better with each release, and their evolution through the years is so self evident. I love every era of the band (though I haven't listened to a ton of the super early hardcore stuff), but I think the final 3 albums and that lineup of the band is definitive No Use, and their best stuff was written in that era imo. Feel Good Record to me is their absolute best work, truly at the peak of their careers, with tight as hell writing and performance, to killer production quality. It's Rory Koff's favourite album as well, and I can really see why. Just from how it sounds, it sounds like they're all having a blast recording it, and the songs range from fun as hell (I Wanna Be Wrong), to hard hitting bangers (Biggest Lie), to more somber emotional pieces (Under the Garden, Ontario). While there was plans to record a new album with the final lineup before Tony passed, this truly feels like a final album from an incredible band. This year marks 10 years since Tony's passing, and even though I wasn't introduced to his music until years after, his death still really affects me. Even though I'm unsure I ever would have heard of him if it didn't happen. Cheers for the video my guy, really awesome to see such a high quality video about this band that doesn't get talked about as much as they deserve. Side note, Lagwagon and Yotam Ben Horin's tributes to Tony, "One More Song", and "Tony Sly" are also excellent songs. Can't be understated how close Tony and Joey were, so listening to these tributes hits hard. I'd also recommend checking out the tribute album Fat Wreck put out in 2013 "The Songs of Tony Sly: A Tribute". Really excellent stuff. And again, a testament to how good a songwriter he was that his songs would be able to transition to these different styles and still be great songs

[@JessJoanne]

We have a similar story. I was 13. 1992. I found NOFX and Pennywise. I loved The Offspring, but I can't put them in the same category. I later started listening to a lot of The Ramones, Misfits, Bad Religion, Dashboard Confessional, Lagwagon, Social D. Anyways, I didn't find NUFAN until 2016 either. I have no idea how after all those years. My soulmate, my best friend sent me a song because we always talked about music. It reminded him of a song I sent him. The Quiet things that No one Knows by Brand New (incredibly underrated guitarist by the way). Not sure how it made him think of NUFAN, but I instantly fell in love. It felt like home. Maybe I had heard some of their stuff and never realized it. Best punk band ever. Tony was the best vocalist and songwriter of any punk band ever. I absolutely love the acoustic songs him and Joey did. I got to return the favor because my friend didn't realize how many there were. They made him cry. Unfortunately, I lost him 3/30/22. One of the most important people in my entire life. My forever music soulmate. He would be turning 41 this next Sunday. I'll be listening to all of our favorite NUFAN and Joey and Tony songs. I probably didn't share this comment very well. Brings up so many emotions, it is hard to deal.

[@PowercellZeke]

@@JessJoanne Thank you for sharing this. He sounded like a pretty rad guy.

[@JessJoanne]

@@PowercellZeke you're welcome! He was the best! Thank you for sharing as well. I forgot to mention how great of a guitar player he was. He did a Rolling Stones Song and a Danzig one just for me. I'm forever thankful for those videos I have.

[@mr_unsane]

❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Good stuff

[@royale4507]

Nicely done! I actually found out about the band on an old in-line skate video called Videogroove 3 which featured their songs Fatal Flu and Don’t Miss the Train. I got the CD Leche con Carne for Christmas in 1996 and was hooked ever since. I found a guy that owned the demo tape on discogs back in 2013 and finally talked him into selling it to me. He hadn’t really kept up with the band after 1988 but especially after Tony’s passing I had to get it so I could share it with the world finally. I had it professionally digitized and that was me who posted it on my KZbin channel. It was really cool seeing Tony’s musical and vocal ability transform over the years and I always saw them as extremely underrated especially compared to the mainstream music at the time. But I appreciate their old stuff a lot more now too.

[@houdini-ng9yv]

Like most of my (now) favorite bands, I was late to the table....a friend of mine, knowing I was a Pogue's fan, said "of course you've heard No Use For a Name's version of Fairytale of New York, right?" Well, 'of course' I had not. I still remember listening to the beginning and thinking "(yawn!) that's an OK cover" and then...."WTF!?!" I realized immediately that, if that's what they are doing with a cover of a classic song, then their own shit had to kick ass----I've never looked back! Yeah, it's a weird way to be introduced to them but at least I was! And the magic is going back and finding all the cool/beautiful music prior while waiting for what's next..... Thanks for this video/lesson on some true legends.

[@ThePunkAughts]

Great video! I have a similar NUFAN journey. Was aware of them as a teenager, but always a second-tier band for me. Years later I come across Lenche and More Betterness on vinyl and I can't quit them. Tony is at another level of songwriting. As someone who can be caught listening to Good Charlotte and Bad Religion in the same sitting, I feel like NUFAN is the perfect combo of both worlds. Their sound is THE sound when I think of my ideal of punk.

[@utubedosal]

No Use was and till is in my top 3 all-time, and I had the privilege to not only see them live on their Keep Them Confused supporting tour, but also tour with them in their last South American tour in 2009. I got to chat a lot with Matt, an incredible guy, but didn't exchange more than a few words with Tony. The Brazilian leg was the last part of the tour and his wife would be meeting him in Rio for a vacation. He seemed really tired and was really looking forward to that. When they left the last venue, I stopped him and told him how his songwriting has been the single most influential thing in my career and how grateful I was for him and the whole experience of one of the craziest weeks iny life, and he smiled, looked into my eyes and said thank you. Never in a million years I would imagine it would be the last time I'd see him, but I cherish that moment ever so dearly. I still listen to them almost everyday, and there's not a single time I pick up a guitar that I won't play a few covers. RIP Tony 🥲

[@LuizFelipe-xw5lk]

They played at “Casa do Gaucho” in Porto Alegre in this tour , “The feel good tour of the year” i was there

[@andrewgrignon826]

RIP Tony Sly! Truly remarkable song writer, like Fat Mike says in his song " I'm so sorry Tony" his songs just didn't touch you, they punched you in the fuckin eye. I lost 2 of my best friends to O.D's and I can't listen to that song without tearing and choking up. NUFAN was and is an incredibly fantastic band. I saw them multiple times on tour and at Warped Tour. Sucks that they'll never play again but we'll always have their songs. Great job on this video. Can't wait to see what's next. Keep up the great work bro! 🤘

[@richardwhite3458]

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[@mrzee2720]

My personal favorite is still and always will be Making Friends. How critics gave that (or any of their stuff) a lukewarm reception is a mystery.

[@Westcoasttrendkill]

The band had such a profound impact on me and my band. We mimicked our melodies and harmonies off them and Bad Religion. I was super bummed when i heard that he passed away that i couldn't hear any of their tunes for a while. But over time i was glad that i had the privilege to see the band many many times including being at the recording for the Live in a dive record.

[@XpappaedgeX]

He died in Florida, the day after their Gainesville show. I was SO PISSED I missed him and Joey's show in New Smryna Beach, Fl. I missed the last time I'd ever see him again. 10 years, and my heart breaks. Anyway.....Favorite album? Feel Good Record of the Year. It was PERFECTLY written. Such epic hits on that album. Also Hard Rock Bottom. I still have my shirt from the first time I saw them, in '93 in Cleveland. That's when I first met him and Rory. One of my all time favorites! #NeverForgetTonySly

[@bushleague3472]

Damn straight, Feel Good was a masterpiece that most overlook. Feel Good and More Betterness are lyricaly the strongest reccords IMO.

[@ASM881]

I still have my “out comes the wolves” tour t from 1994. Rancid played in a gym under the basketball nets. Halfway through the show they opened the doors and let all the kids outside into the venue for free. It’s one of my favourite memories from my teen years.

[@eugeneeasthon5906]

My first (and unfortunately only) time seeing them was my first punk show. Fat Wreck tour at the Agora with Mad Caddies and Consumed. I know Frenzal Rhomb was on my ticket stub,but I don't recall them playing. I wish I would have gotten the chance to see them once I actually knew who they were. Also, my favorite 2 are also Hard Rock Bottom, followed closely by Feel Good Record.

[@mylesayres6060]

That cover of Making Friends is permanently burned into my subconscious. I just can't listen to one song by this band. It has to be all the way through. Different albums different moods. All of them are phenomenal. I never really knew about their history growing up. But, dang, after learning about what Dodge, Papoutsis, and Koff started way back when... It just makes the music all the better and meaningful. Thanks for the vid! I needed that today.

[@XpappaedgeX]

Tony's death was SO hard on me. Nicest person I've ever known. One of the greatest song writers ever!

[@jimhimesjr]

Great timing as I just went on a NUFAN listening binge a few days ago. One of my favorite skate punk bands!

[@joshfrench5858]

No use for a name is how I found out of the greatest punk festivals in Canada. Montabello rock fest in Quebec. That was like a religious pilgrimage every summer while it lasted for me.

[@TheGorillafoot]

Leche con Carne. Man, so many memories just hearing that. What an awesome time to be a teenager.

[@yourfavouritenerd]

One of the most underrated bands of punk rock and Tony was one of the most underrated song writers ever.

[@daymonmac6185]

How exactly is this band under-rated?

[@revdondee7429]

I first saw these guys back at the Varsity Club in Palo Alto opening for the Offspring back in '94.

[@andrewbair7810]

I was 17 when Making Friends came out. I was obsessed with that record. NUFAN always stood out to me as one of skate punks greatest bands. That album run from Leche Con Carne to Hard Rock Bottom is legendary. Thanks for the trip down punk rock memory lame man! Love these videos.

[@gutterpunx01]

Great video! I went to high school with Rory and Tony. Saw all their shows in the 80's and 90's. Love all their music. Favorites are Power Bitch and Bio Mag

[@gutterpunx01]

forgot about song (until its gone)

[@mr_unsane]

@@gutterpunx01 until its gone def one of my favs

[@johnlindsay4273]

Since the first time I saw them in the early 90s! I never missed a show when they came to St Petersburg Fl! Tony’s lyrics are forever ingrained in my mind as the sound track id skate to or the late night guitar solos in my bedroom! Lyrically I find it hard to compare him to anyone in the skate punk scene! I’m a fan of almost the entire late 80s - early 2000s punk scene! But Tony will remain number one to me forever!

[@pamelaclaytor9626]

Thanks so much for this overview of NUFAN. They changed my life as a teenager and were a truly my gateway to punk rock. Tony Sly was hands down my favorite vocalist and songwriter. I hope that by watching your video that you introduce a new generation to their music! Thank you so much for keeping their legacy alive!

[@mikef8450]

I saw Tony play with Joey Cape 2 days before his death. He honestly looked very tired and depressed while we bought shots for Joey who was having a blast. Tony said no thank you. Im glad I got to at least speak with him after the show. It was the best weekend of my life and he will be missed.

[@JessJoanne]

That is amazing! How cool that you got to experience that.

[@johnlindsay4273]

GVille. I was supposed to be there!! Biggest regret I’ll ever have!

[@Albomxnista]

Last time I saw NUFAN, was at the HOB alongside NoFX. They were always so tight live. Still remember the day Tony died. It fucking sucked. I was 22, and had been a HUGE fan of them since I was 14 or so, when one of my best friends gave me a hard rock bottom cassette. I remember waiting for them to go on tour that year. It never happened. 2022 and I still fucking miss you, Tony.

[@MikaelHindsberg]

Oh man, had completely forgot about No Use. Listened quite a lot to Leche con Carne back 8n the day, all over here in cold and remote Finland. Must dig it out and give it a spin again. Thanks for the vids!

[@shlynn-k3c]

How come?!!!!

[@daymonmac6185]

Must not have listened THAT much lol, forgot??

[@MikaelHindsberg]

@@daymonmac6185 lol, well maybe not completely forgot, but then again it’s been 25 years and a lot of water (and wine) has passed under the bridge…

[@MikaelHindsberg]

@@shlynn-k3c life happened

[@mr_unsane]

I discovered No Use in early 1994 when I bought their "The Daily Grind" record at my local record store while was stationed at RAF Lakenheath UK . From that day on NUFAN has been my favorite band hands down. One of my top five all time favorite albums is Tony Sly solo - 12 Song Program. Definitely DO NOT overlook his solo stuff! Song like "toaster in a bathtub", "The Shortest Pier", and " Fireball" are some of the best songs Tony wrote. The fact that all the heavy hitters came out to put out the tribute album and cover his songs tells you all you need to know, he was loved by everyone. No Use is to this day my favorite band, if I could post a pic of my license plate here you would see that! These songs hit me hard every time I listen to them and generally can easily have me trying to hide the tears coming from my eyes from everyone around. Death Doesnt Care What SIde You Are On!!!!!

[@BOMBPHONICS]

I loved No Use For a Name. I found Making friends and Leche Con Carne in the used bin at Hastings in the late 80’s when I was 15. I loved the name and use to buy cds just based in names and covers, not knowing what to expect and found some amazing bands that way back in the day.

[@punkyagogo]

Did you mean the 90s? Both those albums are from the 90s. Awesome albums to get at a discount though! I wish I’d grown up during a time you could just pick up albums like that. Everything was getting digitized online by the time I was in middle school and high school.

[@BOMBPHONICS]

@@punkyagogo oh hell I didn't catch that. yes I did in fact mean the 90's. It was definitely a cool time come up!

[@Colincarpenter2]

No Use, Lagwagon, Pennywise, Propaggandi.. man they were fun fucking days.... didn't have much but gee we had a great time

[@meggiemcguire8114]

I loved No Use For A Name. So much. *sigh* They were seriously underrated...I probably discovered them from one of the many, MANY punk compilation albums that were all over the place in the early nineties that I had developed a fascination with. If it so much as implied it was punk and it was affordable, it was in my collection immediately. Discovered SO many gems I otherwise would never have been aware of (U.S. Bombs, Tiger Army, The Distillers, Rancid and anyone they collaborated with, and so, so many more.) So much nostalgia here. :) I love this video, thank you for uploading...Also, anyone who is looking for bands they maybe haven't heard of from that era, I suggest looking into the Punk-O-Rama albums and following any and all rabbit holes there. SO WORTH IT.

[@rbalara31]

I'm in the Dumb Reminders music video, recorded at The Glasshouse in Pomona.

[@ramonescorerob4791]

Seriously awesome overview of NUFAN dude! They're still my favourite band so it's really great to see other people have the same respect for Tony Slys phenomenal songwriting. My favourite song if I had to choose would be On the outside and my favourite album is Keep Them Confused. His acoustic stuff is just incredible too!

[@utubedosal]

major fan here, and On The Outside is also my favourite song. It's so freaking good and it incompasses basically every trait of their sound in such a visceral manner.

[@AchimE]

Very nice band review! I loved this band for many years! Still have the Leche con Carne shirt.. saw them live a few times! Awesome songwriting, melodic overflow! A tragedy with Tony! Great band, thanks and greetings from Germany 👍🤘

[@FM_Stag]

My favourite band of all time. Finally got to see them in London in 2006. Incredible.

[@brendanoprey762]

Mate this was so well together. Great sign of respect to Tony. I've been into them since about '99, but Feelgood Record is my personal favourite. Biggest Lie just rips it open, but Domino and Sleeping Between Trucks just demonstrates Tony's incredible songwriting. I had that album on repeat as I drove my T2 VW Camper down through France in the winter with no heating and freezing my bollocks off. Great memories.

[@omgwtfbbq2011]

being from the uk i only caught them a few times live -but got to meet tony outside of the venue twice and was such a genuine and sweet human being , took from us too early on . papa bless hes shredding somewhere you know it

[@seanwilson6690]

Justified Black Eye has to be their best song

[@8Matt8]

Well done man what a great vid, cant find most of that footage and good to see the whole story. Thanks!!

[@jnrmrtn]

Saw them live a bunch of times in the late 90s and early 2000s. Still probably the band I listen to the most. Really liked Tony's later work too. Such a big talent.

[@vinniejoe86]

I loved your RKL video. I have an unopened Russian issue vinyl of rock n roll nightmare. I’d like to send a few pics to you. Unfortunately I will never open to see the comic inside lol

[@adamfrank1630]

You’re killing it with these documentaries on my favorite bands, bro.

[@Rubberlegs8375]

This kind of videos is why I love KZbin! Great video once again, Jack!! Keep up the good work, love your content! NUFAN was a really influential and underrated band. I know what I'll be listening to this weekend.

[@JeffNixonComedy]

Leche con Carne was one of the first cd’s I bought way back in grade 6. It was so unique and fast and awesome. Still toss it on once or twice a year for that sweet sweet hit of nostalgia.

[@fajarputranto6410]

RIP Tony Sly, had the privilege of opening for NUFAN on their Indonesian leg of their SEA tour back in 09. I played Face to Face's Disconnected bass lick at check sound, Matt Riddle was there and for some reason he was angry at me for that

[@donnierogers9408]

I really love it that there's someone who truly represents punk and its branches and not then switch to metal core or whatever. You should do a video on my favorite pop punk band of all time :Teenage Bottlerocket!!!! Their whole catalog is amazing and I think that in terms of sing alongs and purely catchy songs there isn't another band out there who have had better or more pop punk perfect songs in the last 20 years. Rebound,Be Stag,Radio,So Cool, of course Maverick are the best pop punk songs of the last 20 years easily.Just a thought and something to cosider. They deserve their video on your channel bro. It would be awesome.

[@Milkshakist]

Thank you for educating me.

[@TranzparentMethods]

"The Feel Good Record of the Year" is in my top 10 favorite albums of all time. "Night of the Living Living" and "Under the Garden" struck tone with me, I was around 30 at the time. It spoke to me about the collapse of society, the "American Dream", and it really just made me think a lot more, ESPIECIALLY "Under the Garden". It's one of the best songs ever written about class struggle and what it's doing to our society.

[@punkyagogo]

I still remember the day Tony passed. It was so shocking as a college kid who grew up with the Fat label. As cliche as it sounds, International You Day is still my fav NUFAN song (blew me away the first time I heard it all those years ago), followed by Dumb Reminders, Coming Too Close, Soulmate, For Fiona, Biggest Lie, On The Outside, and Let Me Down, but they’ve really never written a bad song; Tony was a lyrical genius! Never thought any of the frontmen of the three big names could ever just go like that, much less Tony. He and the band may now be gone, but I’m glad that it happened. RIP, and Never Forget, Tony Sly ❤️🤘

[@GrannaandPop]

Just found your channel, Great stuff. always been a metal head and now at 50 I'm finding all of this great punk music. Some in depth history like this would be great on The Real McKenzie's

[@jamesjones8480]

This channel is addictive

[@davidshaul307]

Tony Sly, in my opinion, was the best punk song writer I've ever heard abs his acoustic songs are brilliant. Flying South is incredible lyrically and methodically. His music and lyrics are still relevant. Songs like The Trumpet Player are timeless.

[@brainrotplague]

Great video! I discovered NUFAN (And Lagwagon) on a Fat Wreck comp disc that came with the Mack Dawg Productions snowboard VHS Technical Difficulties. That comp is so good! NUFAN was with me throughout all my teen years, and Tony is always in my heart. I played guitar and sang along to their Live in a dive record a million times. I even copied his beard style and bought an Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Gibson was too expensive)

[@lucasleorato1792]

dude!!!! amazing info and so well presented out!! you certainly know your business! keep going man amazing material for all old punk rockers like myself! 5 stars for ya!

[@matthewmazur1529]

Appreciate the background work... You covered alot of facts I was not aware of. I have been following nufan since don't miss the train and saw them for the first and sadly only time on the 95' warped tour. Still have my signed Duffs hat from Tony. -- This was one of if not the most impactful band in my life and I feel Tony was the most articulate, detailed and prolific song writer. He never got the "main stream" praise that a bunch of the same era bands archived. but I am not sure that was Tony's goal. I saw an interview where Fat Mike said that Tony was one of the best song writers hes ever worked with and from where I am standing I could not agree more. Wish he was still with us but he has never left my go to song catalog.

[@benjywalsh]

Tony sly is a hero of mine.

[@toddpacker4683]

So fucking good. They never put out a bad album. Feel good record was a perfect last album

[@eliayala9852]

I first heard no use in 411VM skateboarding videos when I was 12 I’m 41 now and still one of my favorite bands. RIP Tony

[@CommissarAgustus]

Mischief Brew has gotta be my gone too soon. Erik Petersen was easily my favorite songwriter back when i was a dirty kid. Some of the best shows I've ever been too. I actually got to open for him a few times in detroit and I was just over the moon about it.

[@bobeeman9730]

A little more folk, than anti folk, but I don't understand why Rob Taxpayer is not under some sort of punk protective service. I cant lose another hero, like I did with Erik. He could have at least ruined his legacy first. Nope, he had to be a martyr. Son of a bitch.

[@DotDotDottt]

Never forget Tony Sly! No use for a name have such a diverse yet awesome discog, i loved how u covered this, and you put into words what i could never. great job

[@christopherlavegliaii3575]

Thanks for doing a video about No Use!

[@FlavioThepianist]

I got into them in 2015 as a senior in high school then found out the singer passed away I was sad 😢 I still listen to them from time to time but the songs bring back memories of my teenage years

[@PeterPan50341]

Great channel bro. I was 17 and bought the daily grind album, around 95. As a bodyboarder and skater I listen punk melodic hc. My favorite album is Leche con carne. My fav song is Invincible.

[@subhuman311]

Thanks for your channel. This is my teens and twenties. I found this No Use vid by search hoping there was a video out there about them

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Saw them a couple of times back in the day, when they toured Australia, and I own the vast majority of their albums. I don't have their Slap-a-Ham stuff unfortunately. 'More Betterness' to me is their finest, most cohesive album. I think it is the perfect blend of their older skate punk style and Tony Sly's future solo work. They were one of the tightest 90's punk bands I've ever seen. Here's some trivia: Steve Papoutsis went on to be VP of Visceral Games; the studio behind 'Dead Space'.

[@dylantheelite1784]

NUFAN was one of my earliest favorites

[@rogerdodger1984]

I have always been such a huge fan of No Use. I bought Leche Con Carne on release and I have loved them ever since. I got to see them live a bunch of times and so happy I got to experience it. Along with bands like Lagwagon and Millencolin, that was my entire teenage years.

[@hungk69]

its kinda hilarious dude left the band because he didn't like the direction of the lyrics, and we honestly ended up getting one of the best lyricists of all time. I truly believe some of the things Tony wrote are the most powerful things I ever heard, and I felt that well before he died too. I was borrowing cds from a friend and I had to steal one of theirs. He wouldn't have minded but it's just a funny thing.

[@lm8404]

Another good one, my brother!! I have even seen them all… but I’m am in love with the punk rock music culture… and you are doing us all a great long needed service.. See ya at the next show!

[@Scamc1974]

Fantastic synopsis. What a great video. Awesome nod to Chuck btw, who was one of the best metal / death metal guitarist of all time.

[@Niko26-t1y]

I never got into no use for a name, but I respect them legacy Rip Tony sly.

[@ReelTimeXtended]

It's never too late!

[@tybauer1108]

Now is the time

[@DotDotDottt]

this videos your sign. go do it!

[@notyoursavior78]

This was interesting. I was a big No Use fan at one time, I still occasionally listen to their old albums. My interest in them peaked around More Betterness. I didn't really pay much attention to them after that. I guess I was hoping they'd go back to the faster era of Making Friends or Daily Grind but they never did to my knowledge. I did wind up getting the first Tony Sly solo release after his passing and generally liked it though actually. Well good retrospective. I'll have to check out more of your channel sometime.

[@bushleague3472]

I lost interest after More Betterness too, but then my kids got into Nufan and I discovered Feel Good Record of the Year, it does have some slower stuff on it, but I felt that the faster stuff was a return to form, and the lyrics were top notch.

[@johnchedsey1306]

I first heard these guys in college. There was this one guy in the dorms who seemed to always be a step ahead of us on good music, so he was playing Don't Miss the Train for us. I picked up The Daily Grind a year later and absolutely still love that album to this day. I've always been a metalhead so the thrashy/speedy guitars really kill on that release. I kinda drifted away as they got more into the pop-punk thing, though. I briefly met Tony Sly when I was working at a record store in the late 90s. Super nice guy. It was truly sad to hear of his passing. Speaking of Death, they put out their best material in the 90s when metal was an afterthought or ignored by many. Metal seem to have a nice resurgence in the 00s and beyond, so Death was a perfect band for many to uncover. Had those albums been released when metal was more popular, they would have instantly been well known throughout the metal world. They deserve the praise they get.

[@bushleague3472]

Tony Sly was one of the best songwriters of the 90's, period. I like how alot of his songs seem to lead up to, set stage and context, then end with him dropping the most killer line of the song. A very unique formula that he used to various degree's from More Betterness on.

[@Lethargy01]

Great songs, and the 94-2008 era had lineups of absolute beasts in their respective roles in the band. What else can you ask for?!?! If you're ever bummed out or need some motivation to get going some days, throw on their greatest hits album and it will pull you right up out of whatever hole you're in that day! Also, Feel Good Record of the Year and it's change of producer really captured them at a new level of expertise, totally on fire on that one!

[@scottcollins1105]

More betterness and the feel good record of the year have meant so much to me at some important moments in my life

[@ryanhardy4830]

I'll live for your problems and think of you when I'm gone - Tony sly #NEVER4GETTONYSLY Nufan fans from Malaysia❤

[@Ryattt81]

I love NUFAN. This was my era. RIP Tony...a great loss for music.

[@Shabbado55]

Great work! 🤘 Slight correction, Tony was from Los Altos, not Cupertino.

[@dcmotion2452]

Would love to see a video about samiam. They deserve more love.

[@Jason-pl7yy]

Got to see these guys at Warped Tour #1 (along with Sublime). Good times!

[@danroy6526]

Another great video on another great band. Well done Sir!

[@burgerbeatz6293]

Thanks to the almighty algorhythm i just stumpled upon your channel, very refreshing! Keep it up!

[@SLG52]

I went to an early show at a gym in Chula Vista CA.... They were incredible!!! Might have been San Ysidro. Then....30+ years later in Virginia!

[@bodyrot2794]

No use was the most metal of 90’s punk with riffs and their melodic sound. Always has been one of my favorite bands.

[@rbourne35]

Songs of Tony Sly is the best tribute album EVER! So many great takes from a variety of styles. Proof of how influential he was

[@laggers54]

My two favourite records are making friends and feel good record.

[@achillesV]

“The outside” got me in to nufan. I remember exactly where I heard it the first time.

[@flibbidyx2]

A tear forms in my eye every time I hear NOFX's Linewleum and they sing the line "It was the last song that Tony ever played"

[@backwater_j]

I remember picking up More Betterness on CD (remember those?) in a secondhand record store because of my at-the-time drummer who knew a former member. No I don't know which, more research is in order here. One of the best purchases I ever made. Thank you for reminding me of some truly legendary talent that somehow got lost in the shuffle of history.

[@closrod8856]

First time I saw No Use was when they played the first ever Warped Tour, when it was called Board In…. Amazing show with a lot of people who have since passed away.

[@Tteaspoon1031]

I was 16 when I first heard NUFAN. More Betterness. My buddy borrowed it from someone and I listened to it on repeat about 12 times while playing road rash 3d all night. One of my faves of all time for sure. Great video, newly subscribed.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I love NUFAN, one of my favorite bands! RIP Tony 🙏

[@johnnydriver5046]

Junior year of highschool “more betterness” basically set me up for music for the rest of my life. Melodic with heartfelt lyrics and great guitar riffs. Also it helped I was really into a girl.

[@KevinCreamore]

Got to see them live in the mid 90's during the Making Friends album. Definitely one of the top three punk concerts I have ever seen. Only beat out by Face to Face and Blink 182 @ warp tour both in the mid 90's as well. Great video

[@seriouscon]

I saw them in a club basement on the Making Friends tour. Ani-Flag opened. One of my favorite shows of all time. Time flies.

[@patswayze7359]

your my favorite channel on here no bs keep it up broski

[@UniversalistSon9]

I’m super surprised that there’s even a vid about this band wow good job

[@diegopalacios68]

Awesome video! Keep it up! 🤘 One of my favorites band. So sad I never got to see them live. Again, thanks for the video! New subscriber here!

[@meganpiazza1528]

I've been listening to Strung Out since 2001 and I can honestly say that this band is hands down one of the most talented bands in the punk scene. I've seen SO live at least five times in concert and they kill it every single time they play. In my opinion, if a band performs just as good live as they do in the studio, that is a dead giveaway that the band is solid. Also (just a little footnote here), the members of SO smoke massive amounts of w33d and are still able to perform flawlessly at shows. Even Jordan nailed a set back in 2007 or 2008 when SO opened for NOFX for the Wolves in Wolves Clothing Tour and he had a broken ankle 😲. Tbh, I'm not a huge fan of SO's albums post Exile in Oblivion; but I can still greatly appreciate the amount of talent and tightness put into every song the band releases. Looking forward to seeing SO live as long as they're on tour 🖤🤘🖤