The band's name derives from a bird Vinnie had while growing up, which was treated better than the rest of the family. It's also a reference to the phrase "everything is jake," which is an old phrase meaning everything is cool.
Less Than Jake released their debut album, Pezcore, in 1995, following a series of independent seven-inch single releases. The band's subsequent two studio albums, Losing Streak (1996) and Hello Rockview (1998), were released on major label, Capitol Records, leading to increased exposure. The band's fifth studio album Anthem (2003) was their most commercially successful to date, featuring the singles, "She's Gonna Break Soon" and "The Science of Selling Yourself Short".
In 2008 the band founded its own label, Sleep It Off Records, and released its seventh full-length album, GNV FLA. The band has recently stated its preference for EP releases, and independently issued Greetings from Less Than Jake (2011) and its counterpart, Seasons Greetings from Less Than Jake (2012). In late 2012, the band combined the two to create the compilation album, Greetings and Salutations (2012) Their eighth studio album, See the Light, was released on November 12, 2013.
Miscellaneous Info:
Vinnie was previously the owner of the independent record label Fueled by Ramen, as well as a toy company called Wünderland War (formerly Monkey Vs. Robot). This label has signed bands such as Fall Out Boy, Punchline, The AKAs, Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco and Days Away. Roger, meanwhile, is in a second band, called Rehasher, for whom he composes lyrics and plays guitar. JR played sax on the last track of Off Key Melodies. JR works with a promoting company called the CT Mafia, as well as composing solo music. He contributed one track to the Drive-Thru compilation tribute to Bob Dylan, using the band name The Stay At Home Joneses (Roger sang backup for this track).
Roger and Vinnie have an unexplained fetish for Pez candy and they reportedly have sizeable dispenser collections. This love for Pez goes so far as to name one of their albums, Pezcore (parodying of the way in which many bands are described as [something]-core, starting with hardcore) and Pez dispenser motifs are a common feature of their merchandise.
Roger's employment history includes a smoke shop in the band's hometown Gainesville, Florida known as Knuckleheads which has since been transformed into a similar establishment named Smoke. Band member haunts have included Eddie C's, the Hardback (which was transformed into the Lyric), and Insomnia (which used to be the Covered Dish, and is now the new location of Common Grounds).
The members of Less Than Jake also served as backup musicians for Asian Man Records owner Mike Park in the B.Lee Band (once called "the Bruce Lee Band", changed for legal reasons).
The track "Look What Happened" appeared on two of their albums, "Borders & Boundaries" (2000) and "Anthem." (2003) The "Anthem" version is completely re-recorded, and has eschewed the brass at the beginning of the song that was featured in the previous recording. The re-recording features guest vocals from Teen Idols/Bullets To Broadway's Heather.
They have also re-recorded many other songs, including "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore" and "Shotgun".
They recorded the main theme song "We're all Dudes" for the 1997 film "Goodburger" based on the sketch from the Nikelodeon TV show "All That." The song features Kel Mitchell (main character, Ed, in the movie). The song is based off of the jingle "Ed" would always sing while waiting for the next situation to come up in the Goodburger sketches. At the end of the song Mitchell says "Ah, Ed and Less than Jake, oh, uh... no?"
In 2004, Less Than Jake appeared on the Projekt Revolution Tour, joining such artists as The Used, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and the headlining band: Linkin Park.
Lineups:
Chris DeMakes - vocals and guitar (1992–present)
Roger Lima - vocals and bass (1993–present)
Buddy ''Goldfinger'' Schaub - tenor trombone and backing vocals (1993–present)
Peter ''JR'' Wasilewski - tenor saxophone and backing vocals (2000–present)
Matt Yonker - Drums (2018–present)
Past members:
Jessica Mills - alto saxophone (1993–1998)
Derron Nuhfer - tenor and baritone saxophone (1995–2000)
Pete Anna - tenor and alto trombone (1998–2001)
Vinnie Fiorello - drums (1992–2018)
Website: http://www.lessthanjake.com/
Channel 2
Less Than Jake Lyrics
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and get the most marbles with your hippo
Playing Hungry Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos
[Talking:]
Hungry Hungry Hippos is the name of the game
Playing Hungry Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos
[Talking:]
Hungry Hungry Hippos
from Hasbeen
Hugnry Hungry Hippos
The lyrics to Less Than Jake's song "Channel 2" make reference to the popular children's game, "Hungry Hungry Hippos." The first stanza suggests that in order to be successful in the game, one must have good aim and collect the most marbles with their hippo. The second stanza simply repeats the name and concept of the game, emphasizing the frantic and competitive nature of it. The final stanza mentions the brand of the game, "Hasbeen," which may be a tongue-in-cheek reference to the fact that the band is playing overused and outdated media (i.e. channel 2).
The reference to "Hungry Hungry Hippos" in this song could be interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it could be seen as a nostalgic callback to the childhoods of the band members and/or their listeners. On the other hand, the song's focus on competition and the need to come out ahead could represent the cutthroat nature of the music industry, in which artists often have to fight for recognition and success.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to win the game you gotta take good aim
To achieve success, one must have precision in their efforts.
and get the most marbles with your hippo
The goal in playing the game is to gather the most marbles with your designated hippo.
Playing Hungry Hungry Hungry Hippos
The activity being engaged in is the game of Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Hungry Hungry Hippos
The repeated phrase serves as the title of the game and a reminder of its central objective.
[Talking:] Hungry Hungry Hippos is the name of the game and whose ever hippo grabs the most marbles wins
The specific rules of the game and its underlying principle that the individual with the most marbles wins are discussed prior to its commencement.
[Talking:] Hungry Hungry Hippos from Hasbeen
The origins of the game, which was produced by a company named Hasbeen, are briefly mentioned.
Contributed by Caroline K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jirachibi25
1- Leave It All To Me (iCarly) - 0:00
2- Hungry Hungry Hippos - 1:10
3- Animaniacs - 1:41
4- Big Mac (McDonalds) - 2:46
5- It Takes Different Strokes (Different Strokes) - 3:10
6- Boss of Me (Malcolm in the Middle) - 4:03
7- Pac Man Cereal - 4:42
8- Sccoby Doo, Where Are You? (Scooby Doo) - 5:14
9- Kit Kat - 6:09
10- Spongebob Squarpants - 6:25
11- In The Street (That 70's Show) - 7:03
12- Oscar Meyer Wieners - 7:56
13- love and Marriage (Married...With Children) - 8:26
14- Toys R Us Kid (Toys R Us) - 9:11
15- Making Our Dreams Come True (Laverne and Shirley) - 9:38
16- Pirate Jingle (FreeCreditScore) - 10:54
@timairz
this album is ridiculously outrageously fantastic its almost stupid
@Jirachibi25
1- Leave It All To Me (iCarly) - 0:00
2- Hungry Hungry Hippos - 1:10
3- Animaniacs - 1:41
4- Big Mac (McDonalds) - 2:46
5- It Takes Different Strokes (Different Strokes) - 3:10
6- Boss of Me (Malcolm in the Middle) - 4:03
7- Pac Man Cereal - 4:42
8- Sccoby Doo, Where Are You? (Scooby Doo) - 5:14
9- Kit Kat - 6:09
10- Spongebob Squarpants - 6:25
11- In The Street (That 70's Show) - 7:03
12- Oscar Meyer Wieners - 7:56
13- love and Marriage (Married...With Children) - 8:26
14- Toys R Us Kid (Toys R Us) - 9:11
15- Making Our Dreams Come True (Laverne and Shirley) - 9:38
16- Pirate Jingle (FreeCreditScore) - 10:54
@bavarianmapper4566
Jira lol toys R us at 911 XD
@voodoomamataytay7760
Doing God's work
@cdc3337
This just goes to show Ska Punk makes everything better!
@atomeschisawesome
I saw them at Summerfest a few weeks ago, it was sweet.
@alexl2475
Who would have thought iCarly would kick harder than a mule?
@bobbybell5537
great album!!! long live less than jake!!!!!!!
@Wynnstorm
🔥🔥
@Wynnstorm
Still don't understand why this isn't on Spotify